Systems Test Engineer - Level 2/3, SCI Clearance (Onsite)

Northrop Grumman; Aurora (CO); On-site; USD 83,000 - 155,000; Full time

Job summary

Northrop Grumman Space Systems in Aurora, CO, is seeking a Systems Test Engineer at Level 2 or 3 to join our on-site team. The role involves synthesizing customer requirements into test solutions, developing tests and coordinating integration activities.

The position requires active DoD SCI clearance, a relevant bachelor’s degree with experience, and strong scripting, Git, and containerization skills (Kubernetes/Helm). On-site work is mandatory.

Qualifications

• Active DoD SCI clearance at time of application.
• Bachelor’s degree with 2 years of relevant experience; Master’s with 0 years; or equivalent.
• Experience with ground system software deployment, integration and testing in complex, cloud-based environments.
• Understanding of requirements decomposition, verification planning and execution.
• Ability to collaborate with software teams to ensure understanding and resolution steps.
• Proficiency in troubleshooting and root cause investigation; generating detailed problem reports.

Responsibilities

• Synthesizes contractual needs into system test solutions within schedule and cost constraints.
• Develops and directs preparation and execution of comprehensive test plans and schedules.
• Coordinates integrated testing activities and evaluates test requirements for completeness.
• Performs technical analysis of complete systems and prepares system-level evaluations.

Skills

Scripting languages

Git

Containerization

Java

Troubleshooting

Collaboration with software teams

Python

Education

Bachelor’s degree in a relevant field

Master’s degree in a relevant field

PhD (optional)

Tools

Kubernetes

Helm

Python

Bash

Job description

Northrop Grumman Space Systems in Aurora, CO, is seeking a Systems Test Engineer at Level 2 or 3 to join our on-site team. The role involves synthesizing customer requirements into test solutions, developing tests and coordinating integration activities.

The position requires active DoD SCI clearance, a relevant bachelor’s degree with experience, and strong scripting, Git, and containerization skills (Kubernetes/Helm). On-site work is mandatory.