Systems Integrator

About the role

The Intelligence Systems Division within Northrop Grumman’s Space Systems Sector develops, designs, produces, and sustains optimized product lines to provide a decisive advantage to the warfighter. Northrop Grumman Space Systems (NGSP) is seeking an experienced Systems Integrator for the Intelligence and Sensing Business Unit, working at either the Fairfax, VA, or Morrisville, NC location. The role focuses on ground software systems integration, verification, and testing for mission‑critical technologies.

Key Responsibilities

• Deploy, integrate, checkout, and test site hardware through verification completion.
• Verify satellite ground software systems, including Command and Control (C2) and space‑vehicle mission management.
• Develop and maintain automated test scripts for verification testing, primarily using Python.
• Understand system architecture to identify integration points and potential issues.
• Document issues clearly and coordinate with developers across teams to resolve interaction problems.
• Analyze complex integration failures, diagnose software deficiencies via log analysis and debugging tools, trace root causes, and identify patterns across unrelated issues.

Basic Qualifications

• U.S. citizenship with the ability to obtain and maintain a Department of Defense security clearance.
• Active Top Secret/SCI clearance required at time of application, with the ability to obtain a CI polygraph.
• 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.

Preferred Qualifications

• Active Top Secret/SCI clearance with CI polygraph.
• Proficiency in programming and scripting languages such as Python, MATLAB, C, C++, and Java.
• Experience with Model‑Based Systems Engineering (MBSE) tools (e.g., Visio, Cameo).
• Familiarity with collaboration and lifecycle management tools (JIRA, Confluence, 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 such as GitLab.
• Understanding and use of container technologies (e.g., Docker, Kubernetes).
• Familiarity with cloud technologies, especially AWS services.

Benefits

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