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# Space Payload Integration and Test Engineer Level 2-3

- **Company:** Northrop Grumman
- **Location:** Baltimore, MD, United States
- **Salary:** $87,600.0 - $131,400.0
- **Contract:** Permanent contract
- **Skills:** Java (Programming Language), Agile Methodology, Systems Engineering, Confluence, JIRA, Automation of Tests, C++ (Programming Language), Software Debugging, Python (Programming Language), Verification and Validation (Software), Systems Integration, Test Scripts, Hardware Testing, Atlassian Tools, Bitbucket
- **Published:** July 17, 2026
- **Apply:** https://www.clearancejobs.com/jobs/9038736/space-payload-integration-and-test-engineer-level-2-3

## About the Role

* Bachelor's Degree in a STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering or Mathematics) discipline from an accredited university
 * Familiarity with Python, Java, or C++
 * Applicants must have a current active in-scope U.S. Government issued Secret security clearance at the time of application which is required to start.
 * Experience with (or interest in) formal requirement verification and composition
 * Experience with (or interest in) test procedure development for verification of requirements
 * Experience creating or editing test plans and procedures
 * Agile development experience a plus

 * DoD Top Secret and SCI/Poly eligible highly desired
 * Experience or related experience in RF sensors and systems
 * Working knowledge of DOORS, CAMEO, Atlassian tools (Jira, Confluence, Bitbucket)

## Description

is a strategic partner specializing in delivering intelligence, surveillance, and reconnaissance solutions for classified and unclassified missions in space. As part of Eastern Region Systems Engineering, Integration and Test (ER-SEIT), you will have the opportunity to experience the entire space design lifecycle. We do it all here, on-site, from sensors to payloads to full up spacecraft, supporting Class A to Class D missions. All the way from early mission and concept design to on-orbit operational support. This position is for an Integration & Test Engineer supporting programs in our Surveillance and Targeting Business Unit.

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As a Systems Integration & Test Engineer, you will be responsible for the integration, testing, deployment, and troubleshooting/debugging of subsystem which are part of advanced Northrop Grumman Space Payloads. All integration and test activities are conducted in

The selected candidate will participate in the integration and test hardware product. This includes the following essential functions.

 * - Conduct live software debugging, performance analysis, and defect reporting using Atlassian Jira.
 * - Create automated test scripts, document test procedures, produce test reports, and conduct formal requirement verification and validation.
 * - Support and coordinate special test events as needed.
 * - Effectively collaborate with Integration and Test Lead; provide regular status updates to engineering and management


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