Northrop Grumman · 1 day ago
System Test Engineer 3 – (26-049)
Colorado Springs, CO
Full-time
Onsite
Senior Level
$94K/yr - $141K/yr
5+ years expNorthrop Grumman is a leader in technological advancements and offers an opportunity for a System Test Engineer 3. This role involves overseeing test event data management for the Command and Control, Battle Management, and Communications program, which is crucial for missile defense operations.
AerospaceData IntegrationManufacturingRemote SensingSecurity
No H1B
Security Clearance RequiredU.S. Citizen Only
Responsibilities
The System Test Data Manager oversees the collection, processing, delivery, and maintenance of all test event data
Data is collected from testbeds, laboratories, and real-world operational environments
Processing requests for real-world event (RWE) data
Meeting analysts' demands for accurate data
Managing server and NAS disk space effectively
Archiving data according to System Test procedures
Coordinating with FFRDC and Contractor analysts, Execution Leads, System Integrators, program leadership, and the Government customer
Creating reports on data processing and delivery status
Work will take place at Schriever SFB, with occasional nonstandard hours as needed based on test schedules
Qualification
Required
A Bachelor's Degree in STEM Computer Science, Systems Engineering, Mathematics, Physics, or a related field from an accredited university, along with 5 years of experience; or a Master's degree (preferred) in a STEM-related field with 3 years of relevant work experience; or a PhD in a STEM-related discipline with 1 year of relevant work experience
Applicants must have a current, active DoD 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 DoD 8140 certification throughout the entire contract period
Applicants must have a current, active in-scope DoD-issued Secret security clearance at the time of application, which is required to start
Must have Linux and Windows server systems administrator skills experience
Self-starter demonstrating strong communication, interpersonal, and problem-solving abilities, with the capability to work efficiently in a fast-paced team environment alongside government clients and both internal and external personnel involved in the program
Rudimentary coding skills to develop scripts to assist in automating data collection and management activities
Fundamental troubleshooting skills combined with the ability to comprehend software components functioning within a broadly distributed virtual environment
Shell scripting, cron jobs, tools, and automation
Preferred
Master's Degree in Systems Engineering is highly preferred
Certification: INCOSE Certified Systems Engineering Professional (CSEP) Certification
Certification: Object Management Group Certified Systems Modeling Professional - Model Builder Fundamental (OCSMP - MBF)
Python and Java are highly sought-after
Prior integration and testing experience within the Command and Control, Battle Management and Communications (C2BMC) program
Technical knowledge of the Missile Defense Agency (MDA) Missile Defense System (MDS), including sensors, shooters, command and control systems, and networks
Benefits
Health Plan
Savings Plan
Paid Time Off
Education Assistance
Training and Development
Flexible Work Arrangements
Company
Northrop Grumman
Northrop Grumman is an aerospace, defense and security company that provides training and satellite ground network communications software.
10001+ employees
Funding
Current Stage
Public CompanyTotal Funding
$3.7BKey Investors
U.S. Department of DefenseNASA
2025-05-27Post Ipo Debt· $1B
2024-01-29Post Ipo Debt· $2.5B
2023-12-20Grant· $72M
Leadership Team
Tom Wilson
Corporate Vice President, Enterprise Business Development
Jeffrey Worsham
Chief Product Owner - Advanced Technology Development
Recent News
2026-02-06
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