Principal/Sr. Principal Systems Integrator
Company: Northrop Grumman
Location: Aurora
Posted on: April 3, 2026
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Job Description:
RELOCATION ASSISTANCE: Relocation assistance may be available
CLEARANCE REQUIRED FOR START: Yes CLEARANCE TYPE: SCI TRAVEL: Yes,
25% 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. The Intelligence Systems Division,
a division within Northrop Grumman’s Space Systems Sector is known
for pushing the boundaries of innovation, redefining engineering
capabilities, and driving advances in various sciences through
cutting-edge technology. Our team is chartered with providing the
skills, and innovative technologies to develop, design, produce,
and sustain optimized product lines across the sector while
providing a decisive advantage to the warfighter. Come be a part of
our mission! Northrop Grumman Space Systems (NGSP) is seeking an
experienced Principal/Sr. Principal Systems Integrator in the
Intelligence Systems Division Engineering organization supporting
our Intelligence and Sensing Business Unit (BU) to support a
program out of our Aurora, CO location. 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: · Perform Verification & Validation
(V&V) activities for ground software systems, including mission
management, command and control, and space vehicle operations. ·
Develop and execute integration and test plans, including test
cases, procedures, and documentation to ensure system functionality
and compliance with requirements. · Collaborate with developers,
testers, and other team members to resolve issues and achieve full
system integration. · Utilize testing tools and automation
strategies to enhance efficiency and effectiveness during the
integration process. · Provide detailed documentation of processes,
results, and recommendations for optimization. This position may be
filled at a higher job level based on the qualifications listed
below. This requisition may be filled as either a Principal or Sr.
Principal Systems Integrator. Basic Qualifications for a Principal
Systems Integrator: · Bachelor's degree and 5 years of relevant
experience; 3 years of relevant experience with a Master's; 0 years
of relevant experience with a PhD. · 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 with a CI Poly required at time of
application Basic Qualifications for a Sr. Principal Systems
Integrator: · Bachelor's degree and 8 years of relevant experience;
6 years of relevant experience with a Master's; 4 years of relevant
experience with a PhD. · 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 with a CI Poly required at time of
application Preferred Qualifications: · 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). · Familiarity with cloud
technologies, especially AWS Cloud services. Primary Level Salary
Range: $108,800.00 - $171,000.00 Secondary Level Salary Range:
$135,800.00 - $213,400.00 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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