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# Software Systems Integration Engineer - Level 4

- **Company:** Northrop Grumman
- **Location:** Aurora, CO, United States
- **Experience:** Experienced
- **Salary:** $129,300.0 - $193,900.0
- **Contract:** Permanent contract
- **Skills:** Configuration Management, Custom Software, Linux, Software Systems, System Testing, Systems Integration, Gitlab, Kubernetes
- **Published:** June 19, 2026
- **Apply:** https://www.clearancejobs.com/jobs/8986752/software-systems-integration-engineer-level-4

## About the Role

* Must have an active U.S. Government Top Secret/Sensitive Compartmented Information (SCI) security clearance at the time of application
 * Bachelor's degree with 8 years of relevant experience; 6 years of relevant experience with a Master's degree; 4 years of relevant experience with a PhD. An additional 4 years of relevant experience may be considered in lieu of a degree.
 * Experience with commercial off the shelf and custom software installation
 * Understanding of, and experience in, investigating log files and software/infrastructure issues
 * Ability to create a lightweight configuration management process
 * Ability to troubleshoot in a Linux environment
 * Experience with GIT Lab
 * Must have Sec+ certification or equivalent prior to start

Preferred Qualifications:

 * Experience with Kubernetes
 * Experience with command-and-control systems and software
 * Experience integrating software and hardware

## Description

* 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 for completing systems
 * Coordinates integrated testing activities
 * Reviews and evaluates test requirements to insure completeness of test program
 * Performs technical analysis of complete systems and prepares comprehensive system level evaluations


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