Systems Test Engineer - Level 3 or 4

Company: Northrop Grumman
Location: Aurora
Posted on: April 1, 2026

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 seeking a Systems Test Engineer - Level 3 or 4 for their Aurora, CO location. The individuals applying for this position should have experience in the areas of system integration and test, software troubleshooting, creating and running test procedures, and development support. The primary responsibilities of this position will include but are not limited to: Synthesizes customer contractual needs and requirements into system test solutions that acknowledges technical, schedule and cost constraints Develops and directs preparation and execution of comprehensive test plans, procedures and schedules Coordinates integrated testing activities; reviews and evaluates test requirements to ensure compliance with policies and procedures Performs technical analysis of complete systems and prepares comprehensive system level evaluations Create and perform comprehensive test procedures that meet stringent customer requirements Generate/respond to comprehensive discrepancy reports; continuous follow-up coordination with developers to solve complex problems associated with real-time processing software Perform software installation and checkout in support of development, integration and testing efforts Utilize sound technical writing to document equipment failures, prepare status reports, and assist in developing concepts of operations (CONOPs) and improvements to the operations of communication systems Analyze requirements and write required test procedures to satisfy Site Acceptance Testing with customer Perform SAT and End to End testing Integrate and install Software Baseline and troubleshoot Software Baseline This requisition may be filled at a higher job grade based on the qualifications listed below. This requisition may be filled as either a Level 3 or a Level 4. Basic Qualifications for a Level 3: Bachelor’s degree and a minimum of 5 years of relevant experience; 3 years with a Masters; 0 years with a PhD. An additional 4 years of relevant experience may be considered in lieu of a degree. Active Top Secret/SCI clearance required at time of application Experience supporting Operational Customers with system execution Position may require planned and emergency travel throughout the year to various locations Basic Qualifications for a Level 4: Bachelor’s degree and a minimum of 8 years of relevant experience; 6 years with a Masters; 4 years with a PhD. An additional 4 years of relevant experience may be considered in lieu of a degree. Active Top Secret/SCI clearance required at time of application Experience supporting Operational Customers with system execution Position may require planned and emergency travel throughout the year to various locations Preferred Qualifications: Proven experience with management/troubleshooting of a Kubernetes Cluster and SW deployment tools 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.

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