Systems Software Integrator - Level 3 or 4 (AHT)

Northrop Grumman; Town of Aurora (NY); On-site; USD 104,000 - 194,000; Full time

Job summary

Northrop Grumman Space Systems (NGSP) is hiring a Software Systems Integrator at the Aurora, CO location. You’ll join a cross‑functional agile team focusing on deploying Kubernetes‑based services, config‑management docs, end‑to‑end integration, and automated regression testing.

Expect Linux troubleshooting, Docker and Java basics, and collaboration across multiple teams to deliver stable builds. The role requires TS/SCI clearance, strong Git/Linux/scripting skills, and experience with

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s, Master’s or PhD with relevant experience; level determined by qualifications.
• Active Top Secret/SCI clearance with adjudicated Full‑Scope polygraph required at application.
• Proficient with Git, Linux and shell scripting; basic Java understanding.
• Docker concepts and Kubernetes services; ability to debug via CLI/Rancher; Jira/Confluence usage.
• Experience developing test procedures and executing functional/check‑out testing; Sec+ or equivalent.

Responsibilities

• Baseline definition, control, and reproducibility across baselines with proper tagging and traceability.
• Integrate components from multiple teams into a single build; resolve interface issues.
• Maintain configuration‑management documentation; ensure linkages to requirements and defects.
• Support verification, integration testing, and triage defects; ensure testable baselines.
• Identify risks and plan integration sequences; collaborate in agile sprint ceremonies.

Education

Bachelor’s degree

Master’s degree

PhD

Tools

Git

Linux

Shell scripting

Java

Docker

Kubernetes

Confluence

Jira

CI/CD (Jenkins, GitLab CI, GitHub Actions)

Job description

RELOCATION ASSISTANCE: Relocation assistance may be available

CLEARANCE REQUIRED FOR START: Yes

CLEARANCE TYPE: SCI

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 (NGSP) is looking for you to join our team as a Software Systems Integrator - Level 3 or 4 based out of Aurora, CO.

What you’ll get to do:

We are looking for a seasoned Software System Integrator to join a cross‑functional agile team. The role focuses on deploying and managing Kubernetes‑based services, creating and maintaining configuration‑management documentation, performing end‑to‑end system integration and validation, and automating regression testing. The ideal candidate is comfortable troubleshooting in a Linux environment, understands basic Docker and Java concepts, can debug services.

Job Duties

• Baseline Definition & Control – Understand what code, configuration, and tools are in each official baseline. Ensure every baseline is reproducible and traceable (version tags, branches, build scripts). Manage change control into the baseline (only approved changes, proper review).
• Integration of Components - Take software from multiple teams and deploy them into a single working build across multiple environments. Resolve integration conflicts and coordinate with developers to fix issues and clarify interface requirements.
• Configuration‑Management Documentation – Work closely with CM to ensure baselines are properly tagged, documented, and archived. Ensure each baseline is linked to requirements, change requests, and defect records. Maintain traceability, i.e., which features/fixes are in which baseline and when they were introduced
• Verification & Integration Testing Support - Support integration and regression testing by providing stable, well‑defined builds. Verify that integrated baselines are testable (correct configs, data, environment). Help triage defects discovered in integrated builds (is it integration, environment, or code issue?).
• Risk & Dependency Management - Identify integration risks (late deliveries, unstable components, interface changes), coordinate priorities when multiple teams need changes in the same baseline, and help plan integration sequences (what integrates first, what depends on what)
• Agile Collaboration – Participate in sprint planning, daily stand‑ups, retrospectives, and backlog grooming within a cross‑functional team.

This requisition will be filled at the job grade based on an evaluation of the candidates qualifications listed below.

This requisition may be filled as either a level 3 or 4.

Basic Qualifications for a Level 3:

• Bachelor’s degree with 5 years of relevant experience – OR – Master’s degree with 3 years of relevant experience – OR – PhD with 1 year of relevant experience. An additional 4 years of relevant experience may be considered in lieu of a degree.
• Active Top Secret/SCI clearance with adjudicated Full‑Scope polygraph is required at time of application
• Proficient with Git, Linux and shell scripting and a basic understanding of Java
• Understanding basic Docker concepts and Kubernetes services with the ability to debug using the command line and/or Rancher
• Experience working with the Atlassian Suite of tools (Confluence, Jira)
• Experience developing test procedures, and executing functional/check‑out testing
• Must have Sec+ Certification or equivalent prior to start

Basic Qualifications for a Level 4:

• Bachelor’s degree with 8 years of relevant experience – OR – Master’s degree with 6 years of relevant experience – OR – PhD with 4 years of relevant experience. An additional 4 years of relevant experience may be considered in lieu of a degree.
• Active Top Secret/SCI clearance with adjudicated Full‑Scope polygraph is required at time of application
• Proficient with Git, Linux and shell scripting and a basic understanding of Java
• Understanding basic Docker concepts and Kubernetes services with the ability to debug using the command line and/or Rancher
• Experience working with the Atlassian Suite of tools (Confluence, Jira)
• Experience developing test procedures, and executing functional/check‑out testing
• Must have Sec+ Certification or equivalent prior to start

Preferred Qualifications

• Certifications such as CKA , CKAD , or CNCF Certified Helm.
• Hands‑on experience deploying services with Helm / Helmfile
• Experience with CI/CD platforms (Jenkins, GitLab CI, GitHub Actions) integrating Helm/Helmfile pipelines.
• Experience in integration and test of ground station systems to include antenna and RF knowledge
• Deep knowledge of Kubernetes best practices, security hardening, and observability tools (Prometheus, Grafana, Loki).
• Hands‑on experience with cloud platforms (AWS, Azure, GCP)
• Experience with data collection/instrumentation methods
• Good Customer interaction and presentation skills.
• Experience mentoring junior engineers or leading small project teams.

Primary Level Salary Range: $103,600.00 - $155,400.00

Secondary Level Salary Range: $129,300.00 - $193,900.00

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.