Senior Systems Integrator

# Senior Systems IntegratorApply**Job#: 3052103****Job Description:** *Candidates must be U.S. citizens able to obtain and/or maintain a Department of Defense security clearance as a condition and continuation of employment.*JOB DESCRIPTIONThe Intelligence Systems Division, a division within Northrop Grumman’s Space Systems Sector is known for pushing the boundaries of innovation, redefining engineering capabilities, and driving advances in various sciences through cutting-edge technology. Our team is chartered with providing the skills, and innovative technologies to develop, design, produce, and sustain optimized product lines across the sector while providing a decisive advantage to the warfighter. Come be a part of our mission!Northrop Grumman Space Systems (NGSP) is seeking an experienced *Systems Integrator* in the Intelligence Systems Division Engineering organization supporting our Intelligence and Sensing Business Unit (BU) to support a program out of our **Fairfax, VA, or Morrisville, NC** locations.We are seeking a highly skilled Systems Integrator with expertise in ground software systems, integration, and testing. The ideal candidate will be responsible for supporting the verification of ground software systems and integrating key mission-critical technologies. This position offers the opportunity to work on cutting-edge space systems while collaborating with multidisciplinary engineering teams.**Key Responsibilities:**•Site Hardware deployment, integration, checkout and test through verification complete•Experience with Satellite Ground SW system verification including Command and Control and Space vehicle mission management•Experience with Python•System architecture understanding – ability to comprehend how various components interact and identify potential integration points•Scripting and automation expertise – proficiency in create and maintaining automated test scripts used for verification testing•Communication and collaborations – skill in clearly documenting issues and coordinating with developers across different teams to resolve interaction problems•Diagnostics reasoning – capability to analyze complex integration failures, diagnose software deficiencies through log analysis and debugging tools, trace root cause, and identify patterns across seemingly unrelated issues**Basic Qualifications:**· Proven experience with ground software system verification, specifically related to Command and Control (C2) and Mission Management (MM).· Strong background in integration and test efforts, including planning, execution, and documentation.· Expertise in testing tools and automation.· **Active Top Secret/SCI clearance required at time of application with the ability to be cleared to get a CI Poly****Preferred Qualifications:**· **Active Top Secret/SCI clearance with CI poly**Proficiency in programming and scripting languages such as Python, MATLAB, C, C++, and Java.· Exposure to Model-Based Systems Engineering (MBSE) tools like Visio and Cameo.· Familiarity with collaboration and lifecycle management tools, including JIRA, Confluence, and Bitbucket.· Knowledge of Systems Tool Kit (STK) for mission simulation and analysis.· Experience with Agile program execution, including sprint planning, backlog management, and iterative development.· Working knowledge of Gherkin/Cucumber testing frameworks for behavior-driven development (BDD).· Hands-on experience with version control systems like GitLab.· Understanding and use of container technologies (e.g., Docker/Kubernetes).· Familiarity with cloud technologies, especially AWS Cloud services. *Everforth Apex is a world-class IT services company that serves thousands of clients across the globe. When you join Everforth Apex, you become part of a team that values innovation, collaboration, and continuous learning. We offer quality career resources, training, certifications, development opportunities, and a comprehensive benefits package. Our commitment to excellence is reflected in many awards, including ClearlyRateds Best of Staffing in Talent Satisfaction in the United States and Great Place to Work in the United Kingdom and Mexico.**Everforth Apex uses a virtual recruiter as part of the application process. Click here for more details. By applying for this job, you agree to receive calls, AI-generated calls, text messages, or emails from Everforth Apex and its affiliates, and contracted partners. Frequency varies for text messages. Message and data rates may apply. Carriers are not liable for delayed or undelivered messages. You can reply STOP to cancel and HELP for help. You can access our privacy policy at Apex Benefits Overview: Everforth Apex offers a range of supplemental benefits, including medical, dental, vision, life, disability, and other insurance plans that offer an optional layer of financial protection. We offer an ESPP (employee stock purchase program) and a 401K program which allows you to contribute typically within 30 days of starting, with a company match after 12 months of tenure. Everforth Apex also offers a HSA (Health Savings Account on the HDHP plan), a SupportLinc Employee Assistance Program (EAP) with up to 8 free counseling sessions, a corporate discount savings program and other discounts. In terms of professional development, Everforth Apex hosts an on-demand training program, provides access to certification prep and a library of technical and leadership courses/books/seminars once you have 6+ months of tenure, and certification discounts and other perks to associations that include CompTIA and IIBA. Everforth Apex has a dedicated customer service team for our Consultants that can address questions around benefits and other resources, as well as a certified Career Coach. You can access a full list of our benefits, programs, support teams and resources within our ‘Welcome Packet’ as well, which an Everforth Apex team member can provide.**Everforth Apex Systems is an equal opportunity employer. We do not discriminate or allow discrimination on the basis of race, color, religion, creed, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, breastfeeding, or related medical conditions), age, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, ancestry, citizenship, genetic information, registered domestic partner status, marital status, disability, status as a crime victim, protected veteran status, political affiliation, union membership, or any other characteristic protected by law. Everforth Apex will consider qualified applicants with criminal histories in a manner consistent with the requirements of applicable law.**If you require an accommodation under the Americans with Disabilities Act to participate in an interview with a virtual recruiter or to use our website for a search or application, please contact our Benefits Department at View email address on click.appcast.io or View phone number on click.appcast.io. Please note that this contact information is strictly to be used for medical ADA accommodations and that no other inquiries will be answered.**UnitedHealthcare creates and publishes the Transparency in Coverage Machine-Readable Files on behalf of Everforth Apex Systems.***Employee Type:** Contract**Location:** Fairfax, VA, US**Job Type:****Date Posted:** September 17, 2026**Pay Range:** $70 - $90 per hour #J-18808-Ljbffr