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Agent guide: [/agents.md](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/agents.md). --- # Systems Test Engineer - Level 3 or Level 4 (AHT) - **Company:** Northrop Grumman - **Location:** Colorado Springs, CO, United States - **Experience:** Starter - **Salary:** $94,200.0 - $141,200.0 - **Contract:** Permanent contract - **Skills:** Testing (Software), Agile Methodology, Systems Engineering, Automation of Tests, C++ (Programming Language), CompTIA Security+, Formal Verification, Hardware Design, Requirements Management, Software Configuration Management, Software Engineering, System Integration Testing, System Testing, Systems Integration, Technical Data Management Systems, Strategies of Testing, Data Processing, Test Scripts, Modeling and Simulation - **Published:** August 10, 2026 - **Apply:** https://www.careerjet.com/job/us373e3929e837e1edff09591d13c07265/eaa ## About the Role Level 3: 5 Years with Bachelors STEM in Science; 3 Years with Masters; 1 Year with PhD Level 4: 8 Years with Bachelors STEM in Science; 6 Years with Masters; 4 Years with PhD Must have an active U.S. Government Top Secret security clearance at time of application, current and within scope, with the ability to obtain and maintain SCI approval/access Experience developing software requirements verification procedures. Experience conducting formal requirements verification tests. Preferred Qualifications: The willingness and ability to support combined international and CONUS travel up to 30%. Experience preparing test reports. Experience working on an Integration & Test team across multiple engineering disciplines. 2+ years hands-on experience in missile defense, space tracking, and/or satellite operations (in lieu of degree). Experience integrating large, complex systems with diverse hardware and software elements. Ability to support Integration and Test/Checkout (IATC) of hardware and software configuration items. Experience generating Modeling & Simulation (M&S) scenarios. Ability to document and record integration activities (plans, procedures, results, and deficiencies). International integration and/or test experience. Software development integration and test methodologies experience. Working knowledge of Agile development methodologies. CompTIA Security+ certification. SSCP (Systems Security Certified Practitioner) certification. Experience integrating large ground data processing systems. Experience with radar processing algorithms or software integration. Experience with C++. ## Description This role performs end-to-end system testing with a strong emphasis on software test for an advanced radar system. Responsibilities include developing clear, step-by-step requirements verification procedures for formal on-site system acceptance testing, and supporting fault detection, isolation, and recovery during subsystem-to-system integration testing. The role also aggregates and analyzes technical data and provides key inputs to final acceptance test reporting. In this job, you will: Execute software testing on an advanced radar system. Develop and maintain test plans, test procedures, and test reports. Create detailed requirements verification procedures to support formal acceptance testing at the site. Support system/subsystem integration and test activities, including fault detection, fault isolation, and fault recovery. Document test requirements and verification methodologies in the requirements management system. Review systems engineering documentation to ensure test plans and methodologies are accurate, complete, consistent, and aligned to system needs. Support development of system integration plans, procedures, and scenarios for software/hardware integration testing. Participate in system/element-level test planning, including test readiness reviews; prepare for and execute assigned test events. Contribute to the development of innovative test automation solutions. Support an Agile software development team and coordinate effectively with engineers and stakeholders across the integration and test effort. Participate in engineering peer reviews as a document originator and/or reviewer to ensure appropriate technical rigor and quality. Report to the Integration and Test Lead. 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