Senior Systems Integrator

About the role

Northrop Grumman’s Intelligence Systems Division within the Space Systems Sector is seeking an experienced Systems Integrator to support the Intelligence and Sensing Business Unit. The position is based in Fairfax, VA, or Morrisville, NC and focuses on ground software systems integration, verification, and testing for mission‑critical space technologies. Candidates must be U.S. citizens and be able to obtain and maintain a Department of Defense security clearance.

Key Responsibilities

• Site hardware deployment, integration, checkout and test through verification completion.
• Satellite ground software system verification, including Command and Control and space‑vehicle mission management.
• Develop and maintain automated test scripts using Python.
• Understand system architecture to identify integration points and component interactions.
• Create and maintain scripting and automation solutions for verification testing.
• Document issues clearly and coordinate with developers across teams to resolve interaction problems.
• Analyze complex integration failures, diagnose software deficiencies through log analysis and debugging tools, trace root causes, and identify patterns across unrelated issues.

Basic Qualifications

• Proven experience with ground software system verification, specifically related to Command and Control (C2) and Mission Management (MM).
• Strong background in integration and test efforts, including planning, execution, and documentation.
• Expertise in testing tools and automation.
• Active Top Secret/SCI clearance required at time of application, with the ability to obtain a CI Polygraph.

Preferred Qualifications

• Active Top Secret/SCI clearance with CI polygraph.
• Proficiency in programming and scripting languages such as Python, MATLAB, C, C++, and Java.
• Exposure to Model‑Based Systems Engineering (MBSE) tools like Visio and Cameo.
• Familiarity with collaboration and lifecycle management tools, including JIRA, Confluence, and Bitbucket.
• Knowledge of Systems Tool Kit (STK) for mission simulation and analysis.
• Experience with Agile program execution, including sprint planning, backlog management, and iterative development.
• Working knowledge of Gherkin/Cucumber testing frameworks for behavior‑driven development (BDD).
• Hands‑on experience with version control systems like GitLab.
• Understanding and use of container technologies (e.g., Docker/Kubernetes).
• Familiarity with cloud technologies, especially AWS services.

Benefits

• Medical, dental, vision, life, disability, and other insurance plans.
• Employee Stock Purchase Program (ESPP).
• 401(k) program with company match after 12 months of tenure.
• Health Savings Account (HSA) on the HDHP plan.
• SupportLinc Employee Assistance Program (EAP) with up to 8 free counseling sessions.
• Corporate discount savings program and additional discounts.
• On‑demand training program, certification preparation, and a library of technical and leadership courses, books, and seminars (available after 6 + months).
• Certification discounts and perks for professional associations such as CompTIA and IIBA.
• Dedicated customer service team for consultants and a certified Career Coach.