Sr Principal Engineer Systems – System Integration Engineer (25-310)

RELOCATION ASSISTANCE: No relocation assistance available

CLEARANCE TYPE: Secret

TRAVEL: Yes, 10% of the Time

Description

At Northrop Grumman, our employees have incredible opportunities to work on revolutionary systems that impact people's lives around the world today, and for generations to come. Our pioneering and inventive spirit has enabled us to be at the forefront of many technological advancements in our nation's history - from the first flight across the Atlantic Ocean, to stealth bombers, to landing on the moon. We look for people who have bold new ideas, courage and a pioneering spirit to join forces to invent the future, and have fun along the way. Our culture thrives on intellectual curiosity, cognitive diversity and bringing your whole self to work — and we have an insatiable drive to do what others think is impossible. Our employees are not only part of history, they're making history.

Northrop Grumman Space Systems—Launch and Missile Defense Systems is offering an exciting opportunity for a Sr. Principal Engineer Systems – System Integration Engineer (25-310) to join our team of skilled and diverse professionals. This role, based at Schriever Space Force Base in Colorado Springs, CO, is crucial in supporting the U.S. President, Secretary of Defense, and combatant commanders at strategic, regional, and operational levels.

Relocation assistance is not available for this position, and this role is on-site with no remote options.

Position Overview:

The Command and Control, Battle Management, and Communications (C2BMC) program is a vital part of the Missile Defense System. It serves as a key operational platform that enables the U.S. president, the secretary of defense, and combatant commanders at strategic, regional, and operational levels to systematically plan ballistic missile defense operations, oversee battle progress, and actively manage designated networked sensors and weapon systems to achieve global and regional mission objectives. C2BMC provides a layered missile defense capability that delivers an optimized response to threats across all ranges and flight phases. It acts as a force multiplier by networking, integrating, and synchronizing autonomous sensor and weapon systems and operations both worldwide and locally to boost overall performance. Additionally, C2BMC is a crucial component of all system ground and flight tests, which verify and demonstrate the current and future capabilities of the missile defense system.

Integrate C2BMC software into the C2BMC test suites at the MDIOC, mainly on Virtual servers; develop site- and event-specific configurations to support testing, war games, and exercise scenarios. Operate and troubleshoot C2BMC systems during test events. Collaborate with external National Team (CLAW) personnel to resolve test lab issues, and work closely with C2BMC Operations and Sustainment, as well as Level II support staff, to address installation and processing problems.

Essential Functions:

• Create and modify scripts to extract specific information from log files, perform data analysis of input, internal, and output message data, and troubleshoot both test and operational issues
• Document test results and prepare test status reports
• Author Spiral and build-level test plans and procedures, and create Test Discrepancy Reports to document issues
• Assist software development personnel with investigating and resolving issues
• Develop troubleshooting procedures and workaround documents
• Develop and execute detailed test plans and procedures to test C2BMC in an integrated environment or to evaluate specific capabilities
• Plan and lead integration tests between C2BMC and external elements and sensors
• Review and provide feedback on system specifications, development, testing, and network documents as needed
• Attend meetings with other C2BMC FAs, customers, and stakeholders, and represent the Integration team
• The position is based in Colorado Springs at the MDIOC but may require multi-week travel to customer sites (e.g., EUCOM, CENTCOM) and contractor sites (e.g., Huntsville, HWY 83)
• Must be a self-starter with strong communication, interpersonal, and problem-solving skills, and able to work effectively in a fast-paced team environment
• Able to cooperatively develop integration plans and procedures from sources such as:
  •  Functional/performance requirements and stated technical capabilities
  • Monitor the integration of test resources
  • Carry out these detailed integration procedures
  • Analyze integration results
  • Present the results verbally and in written format
• Able to work effectively and cooperatively with people inside and outside the program, and must be proficient in Microsoft Office applications
• Experience in troubleshooting small to large-scale infrastructure

Basic Qualifications:

Please note your updated security clearance and IAT/relevant certifications on your resume, if applicable.

• A Bachelor’s Degree in STEM fields like Computer Science, System Engineering, Engineering, Mathematics, Physics, or a related area from an accredited university is preferred, along with 8 years of experience; or a Master’s degree in a STEM-related field with 6 years of relevant work experience; or a PhD in a related field with 4 years of relevant experience
• Applicants must possess a current, active in-scope DoD-issued Secret security clearance at the time of application, which is required to start with the ability to obtain Top Secret clearance
• A DoD 8140 certification at IAT Level II or higher (Security+ CE, GSEC, SCNP, SSCP, CISSP, CISA, GSE, SCNA, etc.) is required to start
• Ability and willingness to travel up to 10% to support business needs are required
• Knowledge or basic skills in Systems Integration and System/Software Testing, including virtualized environments
• Practical experience with LINUX/UNIX and Windows operating systems
• Understanding the software development process, from requirements to final product deployment

Preferred Qualifications:

• A current and active in-scope DoD-issued Top Secret clearance is highly preferred
• The ideal candidate should have either knowledge of or hands-on experience with industry or DoD test methodologies and terminology
• Experience with operational systems (e.g., Aegis, Patriot), development systems (e.g., GMD, THAAD, Aegis), and off-the-shelf statistical analysis packages is advantageous
• Experience in integrating system components within an integrated test environment
• Working knowledge of system design and how to integrate systems into an operational environment
• High proficiency with VMware, virtual servers, UNIX, including shell scripting
• Detailed understanding of Windows and Unix environments
• Practical knowledge of test plan and procedure preparation, as well as test execution

What We Can Offer You:

Northrop Grumman offers a comprehensive benefits package and a work environment that promotes your growth while supporting both employees and the company's success. The benefits provided by Northrop Grumman give you flexibility and control to select options that best suit your needs and those of your family. Your benefits will include the following:

• Health Plan
• Savings Plan
• Paid Time Off
• Education Assistance
• Training and Development
• Flexible Work Arrangements

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Additional Northrop Grumman Information:

Salary Range: $124,900.00 - $187,300.00

The above salary range represents a general guideline; however, Northrop Grumman considers a number of factors when determining base salary offers such as the scope and responsibilities of the position and the candidate's experience, education, skills and current market conditions.

Depending on the position, employees may be eligible for overtime, shift differential, and a discretionary bonus in addition to base pay. Annual bonuses are designed to reward individual contributions as well as allow employees to share in company results. Employees in Vice President or Director positions may be eligible for Long Term Incentives. In addition, Northrop Grumman provides a variety of benefits including health insurance coverage, life and disability insurance, savings plan, Company paid holidays and paid time off (PTO) for vacation and/or personal business.

The application period for the job is estimated to be 20 days from the job posting date. However, this timeline may be shortened or extended depending on business needs and the availability of qualified candidates.

Northrop Grumman is an Equal Opportunity Employer, making decisions without regard to race, color, religion, creed, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, national origin, age, veteran status, disability, or any other protected class. For our complete EEO and pay transparency statement, please visit http://www.northropgrumman.com/EEO. U.S. Citizenship is required for all positions with a government clearance and certain other restricted positions.