Integration and Test Engineer - Level 4 (26-436)

0090 CORP-Corporate Office; United States; On-site; USD 107,000 - 160,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health Plan

Savings Plan

Paid Time Off

Education Assistance

Training and Development

Flexible Work Arrangements

Job summary

Northrop Grumman Space Systems—Missile Defense Integration is seeking a Sr Principal Integration and Test Engineer (Lead) to guide a team of software integrators in C2BMC I&T. On-site in Colorado Springs, this role emphasizes planning, execution, and rapid problem solving.

You will collaborate with developers, testers, IA, and operations to ensure robust system integration and documentation, with opportunities to influence critical defense programs.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, Mathematics, or Physics from an accredited university.
• Active 8140 Government-Issued certification at IAT Level II or higher required at time of application.
• Active in-scope Government-issued Secret security clearance required to start.
• Proven leadership in fast-paced environments and strong software integration experience.
• C2BMC CONOPS knowledge and strong communication with cross-functional teams.

Responsibilities

• Lead a team of software integrators supporting C2BMC I&T; plan and manage tasks.
• Ensure Earned Value Management (EVM) compliance and risk management.
• Install and configure Linux/Windows hardware across lab and operational environments.
• Develop installation scripts and automation for repeatable deployments.
• Lead software integration tests, analyze data, and prepare test reports.
• Coordinate IA directives, test events, and cross-site integration activities.

Education

Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, Mathematics, or Physics

Tools

Jira

Job description

RELOCATION ASSISTANCE: No relocation assistance available CLEARANCE REQUIRED FOR START: Yes CLEARANCE TYPE: Secret TRAVEL: Yes, 10% of the Time Description At Northrop Grumman, our employees have incredible opportunities to work on revolutionary systems that impact people's lives around the world today, and for generations to come. Our pioneering and inventive spirit has enabled us to be at the forefront of many technological advancements in our nation's history - from the first flight across the Atlantic Ocean, to stealth bombers, to landing on the moon. We look for people who have bold new ideas, courage and a pioneering spirit to join forces to invent the future, and have fun along the way. Our culture thrives on intellectual curiosity, cognitive diversity and bringing your whole self to work — and we have an insatiable drive to do what others think is impossible. Our employees are not only part of history, they're making history. Northrop Grumman Space Systems—Missile Defense Integration offers an excellent opportunity for a Sr Principal Integration and Test Engineer (Lead) (26-436) to join our team of skilled and diverse professionals. Based in Colorado Springs, CO, this role is essential to supporting the U.S. President, the Secretary of Defense, and combatant commanders at the strategic, regional, and operational levels. This position does not provide relocation assistance and requires on-site work with no remote options. Position Overview: The C2BMC program is a key component of the Missile Defense System (MDS). It enables the U.S. President, the Secretary of Defense, and Combatant Commanders at strategic, regional, and operational levels to plan missile defense operations, monitor the battle, and dynamically control networked sensors and weapon systems to achieve global and regional mission goals. C2BMC supports layered missile defense capabilities, providing optimized responses to threats across all ranges and flight phases, and serves as a force multiplier by networking, integrating, and synchronizing autonomous sensor and weapon systems and operations worldwide. As the Deputy Software Integration Lead Engineer, you will work closely with the Software Integration Lead to plan, coordinate, and execute complex integration activities for C2BMC capabilities. You will lead a team of integrators, manage work scope and priorities, ensure Earned Value Management (EVM) compliance, and drive technical rigor across integration, installation, configuration, and verification activities. Essential Functions: Partner with Software Integration Lead to provide day-to-day leadership and direction for a team of software integrators supporting C2BMC I&T Plan and manage teamwork using Jira or equivalent tools, including forecasting velocity and bandwidth, and ensuring tasks align with EVM and programmatic commitments Ensure team execution remains compliant with Earned Value Management (EVM) practices, including status reporting, schedule adherence, and risk/issue management Lead installation and configuration of Linux and Windows hardware platforms—from the operating system layer through to C2BMC-developed applications—across lab and operational environments Develop, document, and verify all installation and configuration steps in formal documentation to be delivered to the customer, ensuring repeatability and auditability Develop and maintain installation scripts and automation to streamline and standardize system installation and configuration Develop test plans and detailed procedures for software integration test conduct; lead integration and test execution, perform detailed data analysis, and prepare comprehensive software test reports Coordinate and oversee the execution of software integration tests to verify correct system operation, performance, and interfaces Work closely with software developers to diagnose and identify root causes of issues discovered during integration; submit clear, actionable problem reports for errors found Implement all Information Assurance (IA) directives on assigned systems, including running IA scans, analyzing results, and coordinating remediation activities Task and coordinate daily integration activities with local team members and collaborate with cross-functional stakeholders (development, test, IA, operations) Contribute to continuous improvement of integration processes, tools, and documentation to increase efficiency, quality, and system reliability in a fast-paced environment Basic Qualifications: Please list your current security clearance and IAT or relevant certifications on your resume, if applicable. A Bachelor’s Degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, Mathematics, Physics, or a related field from an accredited university, along with 8 years of experience; or a Master’s degree in a related field with 6 years of relevant work experience; or 12 years of relevant work experience may be considered as an alternative to a degree Applicants must have a current, active Government-Issued 8140 certification at IAT Level II or higher (such as Security+ CE, CCNA-Security, CySA+, CND, etc.) at the time of application, which is required to start. The candidate is responsible for maintaining their 8140 certifications throughout the entire contract period Applicants must have a current, active in-scope Government-issued Secret security clearance at the time of application, which is required to start Demonstrated ability to lead a team in a fast-paced environment and adapt to changing priorities, requirements, and schedules Strong skills in software integration planning and execution, including experience integrating complex, distributed mission or enterprise systems Ability to develop or gain in-depth expertise in the C2BMC Concept of Operations (CONOPS) and user interface to effectively validate and troubleshoot system behavior Excellent communication skills, with the ability to establish and maintain strong working relationships with software developers, system administrators, analysts, and test engineers Proven ability to decompose high-level requirements into actionable integration tasks, test steps, and problem reports Non-standard work hours may occasionally be required to support integration events, IA activities, or critical test campaigns Limited travel may be required to support integration, test events, or coordination with other sites and stakeholders Preferred Qualifications: Experience integrating C2BMC capabilities across multiple domains or mission areas Knowledge of key Missile Defense System elements such as Aegis, Long Range Discrimination Radar (LRDR), and Ground-based Midcourse Defense (GMD) Understanding of cloud solutions, virtualization, and architectural best practices for distributed mission systems

What We Can Offer You:

• Health Plan
• Savings Plan
• Paid Time Off
• Education Assistance
• Training and Development
• Flexible Work Arrangements

Primary Level Salary Range:

$106,800.00 - $160,200.00 The above salary range represents a general guideline; however, Northrop Grumman considers a number of factors when determining base salary offers such as the scope and responsibilities of the position and the candidate's experience, education, skills and current market conditions. Depending on the position, employees may be eligible for overtime, shift differential, and a discretionary bonus in addition to base pay. Annual bonuses are designed to reward individual contributions as well as allow employees to share in company results. Employees in Vice President or Director positions may be eligible for Long Term Incentives. In addition, Northrop Grumman provides a variety of benefits including health insurance coverage, life and disability insurance, savings plan, Company paid holidays and paid time off (PTO) for vacation and/or personal business. The application period for the job is estimated to be 20 days from the job posting date. However, this timeline may be shortened or extended depending on business needs and the availability of qualified candidates.

Northrop Grumman is an Equal Opportunity Employer, making decisions without regard to race, color, religion, creed, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, national origin, age, veteran status, disability, or any other protected class. For our complete EEO and pay transparency statement, please visit http://www.northropgrumman.com/EEO.

U.S. Citizenship is required for all positions with a government clearance and certain other restricted positions.

We are a pioneering company. With careers across all areas: air, cyber, land, sea and space – our 90,000 employees work as one to defend and define the future. Northrop Grumman careers and internships are as varied as your interests, with a lifetime of potential that will give you every opportunity to do your best work. Working together with people from many backgrounds, personal passions and disciplines, we share a drive to push the boundaries of science, technology and engineering to meet the ever evolving needs of our customers worldwide.