Integration and Test Engineer - Level 4 (26-436)
Northrop Grumman· enterprise· Defense· Sep 18, 2026 · 1mo ago
United States-Colorado-Colorado Springs
In office
Full-time
Staff
$175K–$240K est.
8+ years exp
Job description
RELOCATION ASSISTANCE: No relocation assistance available
CLEARANCE REQUIRED FOR START: Yes
CLEARANCE TYPE: Secret
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—Missile Defense Integration offers an excellent opportunity for a Sr Principal Integration and Test Engineer (Lead) (26-436) to join our team of skilled and diverse professionals. Based in Colorado Springs, CO, this role is essential to supporting the U.S. President, the Secretary of Defense, and combatant commanders at the strategic, regional, and operational levels.
This position does not provide relocation assistance and requires on-site work with no remote options.
Position Overview:
The C2BMC program is a key component of the Missile Defense System (MDS). It enables the U.S. President, the Secretary of Defense, and Combatant Commanders at strategic, regional, and operational levels to plan missile defense operations, monitor the battle, and dynamically control networked sensors and weapon systems to achieve global and regional mission goals. C2BMC supports layered missile defense capabilities, providing optimized responses to threats across all ranges and flight phases, and serves as a force multiplier by networking, integrating, and synchronizing autonomous sensor and weapon systems and operations worldwide.
As the Deputy Software Integration Lead Engineer, you will work closely with the Software Integration Lead to plan, coordinate, and execute complex integration activities for C2BMC capabilities. You will lead a team of integrators, manage work scope and priorities, ensure Earned Value Management (EVM) compliance, and drive technical rigor across integration, installation, configuration, and verification activities.
Essential Functions:
• Partner with Software Integration Lead to provide day-to-day leadership and direction for a team of software integrators supporting C2BMC I&T
• Plan and manage teamwork using Jira or equivalent tools, including forecasting velocity and bandwidth, and ensuring tasks align with EVM and programmatic commitments
• Ensure team execution remains compliant with Earned Value Management ( EVM ) practices, including status reporting, schedule adherence, and risk/issue management
• Lead installation and configuration of Linux and Windows hardware platforms —from the operating system layer through to C2BMC-developed applications—across lab and operational environments
• Develop, document, and verify all installation and configuration steps in formal documentation to be delivered to the customer, ensuring repeatability and auditability
• Develop and maintain installation scripts and automation to streamline and standardize system installation and configuration
• Develop test plans and detailed procedures for software integration test conduct; lead integration and test execution, perform detailed data analysis, and prepare comprehensive software test reports
• Coordinate and oversee the execution of software integration tests to verify correct system operation, performance, and interfaces
• Work closely with software developers to diagnose and identify root causes of issues discovered during integration; submit clear, actionable problem reports for errors found
• Implement all Information Assurance (IA) directives on assigned systems, including running IA scans, analyzing results, and coordinating remediation activities
• Task and coordinate daily integration activities with local team members and collaborate with cross-functional stakeholders (development, test, IA, operations)
• Contribute to continuous improvement of integration processes, tools, and documentation to increase efficiency, quality, and system reliability in a fast-paced environment
Basic Qualifications:
Please list your current security clearance and IAT or relevant certifications on your resume, if applicable.
• A Bachelor’s Degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, Mathematics, Physics, or a related field from an accredited university, along with 8 years of experience; or a Master’s degree in a related field with 6 years of relevant work experience; or 12 years of relevant work experience may be considered as an alternative to a degree
• Applicants must have a current, active Government-Issued 8140 certification at IAT Level II or higher (such as Security+ CE, CCNA-Security, CySA+, CND, etc.) at the time of application, which is required to start. The candidate is responsible for maintaining their 8140 certifications throughout the entire contract period
• Applicants must have a current, active in-scope Government-issued Secret security clearance at the time of application, which is required to start
• Demonstrated ability to lead a team in a fast-paced environment and adapt to changing priorities, requirements, and schedules
• Strong skills in software integration planning and execution , including experience integrating complex, distributed mission or enterprise systems
• Ability to develop or gain in-depth expertise in the C2BMC Concept of Operations ( CONOPS ) and user interface to effectively validate and troubleshoot system behavior
• Excellent communication skills, with the ability to establish and maintain strong working relationships with software developers, system administrators, analysts, and test engineers
• Proven ability to decompose high-level requirements into actionable integration tasks, test steps, and problem reports
• Non-standard work hours may occasionally be required to support integration events, IA activities, or critical test campaigns
• Limited travel may be required to support integration, test events, or coordination with other sites and stakeholders
Preferred Qualifications:
• Experience integrating C2BMC capabilities across multiple domains or mission areas
• Knowledge of key Missile Defense System elements such as Aegis, Long Range Discrimination Radar (LRDR), and Ground-based Midcourse Defense (GMD)
• Understanding of cloud solutions, virtualization, and architectural best practices for distributed mission systems
What We Can Offer You:
Northrop Grumman provides a comprehensive benefits package and a supportive work environment that encourages your growth, benefiting both employees and the company. The benefits are flexible and customizable, enabling you to choose options that suit your individual and family needs. Your benefits will include the following:
• Health Plan
• Savings Plan
• Paid Time Off
• Education Assistance
• Training and Development
• Flexible Work Arrangements
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Primary Level Salary Range: $106,800.00 - $160,200.00
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 northropgrumman.com. U.S. Citizenship is required for all positions with a government clearance and certain other restricted positions.
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