Systems Integrator

Apex Systems; Fairfax (VA); On-site; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401K plan

ESP P program

HSA

Job summary

Everforth Apex Systems seeks an experienced Systems Integrator to support space systems ground software verification at Fairfax, VA or Morrisville, NC. Candidates must have TS/SCI clearance with CI Poly eligibility and be able to obtain DoD clearance.

You will work with multidisciplinary engineers, develop automated verification scripts in Python, and diagnose complex integration issues across C2 and Mission Management components.

Qualifications

• Experience with ground software verification for Command and Control and Mission Management.
• Strong integration and test leadership across complex systems.
• Proficient in scripting/automation and documenting issues clearly.

Responsibilities

• Site hardware deployment, integration, checkout and test through verification complete.
• Verify Satellite Ground SW systems including C2 and mission management.
• Develop and maintain automated test scripts for verification testing.
• Document issues clearly and coordinate with developers across teams.
• Analyze complex integration failures and trace root causes from logs.
• Collaborate with multidisciplinary engineering teams to resolve interaction problems.

Skills

Ground software verification

System integration

Automation testing

Diagnostic reasoning

Documentation & coordination

Tools

Python

MATLAB

C/C++

Java

GitLab

Docker/Kubernetes

JIRA

Confluence

Visio

Cameo

STK

AWS

Job description

Job Description

Candidates must be U.S. citizens able to obtain and/or maintain a Department of Defense security clearance as a condition and continuation of employment.

Northrop Grumman Space Systems (NGSP) is seeking an experienced Systems Integrator supporting our Intelligence and Sensing Business Unit (BU) to support a program out of our Fairfax, VA, or Morrisville, NC locations.

We are seeking a highly skilled Systems Integrator with expertise in ground software systems, integration, and testing. The ideal candidate will be responsible for supporting the verification of ground software systems and integrating key mission-critical technologies. This position offers the opportunity to work on cutting-edge space systems while collaborating with multidisciplinary engineering teams.

Key Responsibilities

• Site Hardware deployment, integration, checkout and test through verification complete
• Experience with Satellite Ground SW system verification including Command and Control and Space vehicle mission management
• Experience with Python
• System architecture understanding – ability to comprehend how various components interact and identify potential integration points
• Scripting and automation expertise – proficiency in create and maintaining automated test scripts used for verification testing
• Communication and collaborations – skill in clearly documenting issues and coordinating with developers across different teams to resolve interaction problems
• Diagnostics reasoning – capability to analyze complex integration failures, diagnose software deficiencies through log analysis and debugging tools, trace root cause, and identify patterns across seemingly 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 be cleared to get a CI Poly

Preferred Qualifications

• Active Top Secret/SCI clearance with CI poly
• 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 Cloud services.

Everforth Apex Systems is an equal opportunity employer. We do not discriminate or allow discrimination on the basis of race, color, religion, creed, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, breastfeeding, or related medical conditions), age, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, ancestry, citizenship, genetic information, registered domestic partner status, marital status, disability, status as a crime victim, protected veteran status, political affiliation, union membership, or any other characteristic protected by law. Everforth Apex will consider qualified applicants with criminal histories in a manner consistent with the requirements of applicable law.

Everforth Apex offers a range of supplemental benefits, including medical, dental, vision, life, disability, and other insurance plans that offer an optional layer of financial protection. We offer an ESPP (employee stock purchase program) and a 401K program which allows you to contribute typically within 30 days of starting, with a company match after 12 months of tenure. Everforth Apex also offers an HSA (Health Savings Account on the HDHP plan), a SupportLinc Employee Assistance Program (EAP) with up to 8 free counseling sessions, a corporate discount savings program and other discounts. In terms of professional development, Everforth Apex hosts an on-demand training program, provides access to certification prep and a library of technical and leadership courses/books/seminars once you have 6+ months of tenure, and certification discounts and other perks to associations that include CompTIA and IIBA. Everforth Apex has a dedicated customer service team for our Consultants that can address questions around benefits and other resources, as well as a certified Career Coach. You can access a full list of our benefits, programs, support teams and resources within our ‘Welcome Packet’ as well, which an Everforth Apex team member can provide.