Staff Integration & Test Engineer – Integration Lab (CIL) Lead (25-044)

RELOCATION ASSISTANCE: No relocation assistance available

CLEARANCE TYPE: Top 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 has an exciting career opportunity for a Staff Integration and Test Engineer – C2BMC Integration Lab (CIL) Lead to join our team of qualified, diverse individuals. This position will be in Colorado Springs, CO, and/or Schriever Space Force Base, CO.

Position Overview:

The Command and Control, Battle Management, and Communications (C2BMC) program integrates the Missile Defense System. It is a vital operational system that enables the U.S. president, secretary of defense, and combatant commanders at strategic, regional, and operational levels to systematically plan ballistic missile defense operations, to see the battle develop collectively, and to dynamically manage designated networked sensors and weapons systems to achieve global and regional mission objectives.

C2BMC supports a layered missile defense capability that enables an optimized response to threats of all ranges in all phases of flight. C2BMC is the force multiplier that globally and regionally networks integrate, synchronizing autonomous sensor and weapon systems and operations to optimize performance. C2BMC is integral to all system ground and flight tests, which verify and exercise all current and future missile defense system capabilities.

Lead Product and Solution Level efforts for integration of the C2BMC Enterprise Baseline to include Software, Cyber, and Network Baselines of the current Operationally deployed baseline +1 (the next version to be deployed) into the C2BMC Integration Lab (CIL). Managing new assets and new integration demands, building and providing a network modeling environment, integration, and test timelines, and assisting in Earned Value Metrics for efforts supported by the CIL.  Applies advanced concepts, theories, and principles and contributes toward developing new principles and concepts.  Works unusually complex problems with consultative direction.  The position requires previous experience integrating separate software components into a single system.

Essential Functions:

• Responsible for decisions that drive critical capabilities and organizational objectives
• Advises top management and customers on advanced technical research studies and applications
• May function in project leadership roles and represent the organization as prime customer contact on significant technical matters on contracts
• Responsible for helping junior engineers with tasks if needed
• Coordinate the planning and execution of major integration projects for the Product Integration Team
• Identify a roadmap for lab infrastructure evolution and work towards achieving that vision
• Create, maintain, and present KPIs and other metrics related to the Network Enterprise
• Familiarity in integrating components of C2BMC Global and Regional Assets
• Documentation and verification of all installation and configuration steps in the documentation to be delivered to the customer
• Develop installation scripts to automate the system installation
• Develop test plans/procedures for conducting software integration tests, be responsible for integration/execution, detailed data analysis, and preparation of software test reports
• Coordinate execution of SW integration tests to verify system operation
• Support requests from and work with software developers as needed to help diagnose and identify the root cause of problems found during software integration
• Submit problem reports for errors found
• Responsible for implementing all system Information Assurance directives, including running IA scans
• Task and coordinate daily integration activities
• Prepare documentation and conduct software releases in accordance with program release processes
• Coordinate Buildout & Sustainment, Integration, and testing efforts, as well as planning and tracking with Agile Scrum Masters, including the capture of Earned Value
• Coordinate with the Buildout & Sustainment team to maximize the testing environment's operability
• Delegate tasks to subordinates and train individuals on C2BMC-centric concepts through testing
• Understanding of C2BMC’s mission and the Systems Engineering Life Cycle

Basic Qualifications:

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

• Bachelor’s Degree in a STEM (Computer Science, Technology, Engineering, Systems Engineering, or Mathematics) discipline preferred from an accredited university and 12 years of related experience or a Master’s degree and 10 years of experience, or a PhD with 8 years of experience
• Applicants must have a current active in-scope DoD-issued Top Secret security clearance at the time of application, which is required to start
• DoD 8140 certification at IAT Level II or higher (Security+ CE, CCNA-Security, CySA+, CND, GSEC, SCNP, SSCP, CISSP, CISA, GSE, SCNA) is required to start
• Ability and willingness to travel up to 10% to support business needs
• Installation and configuration of Linux and Windows HW platforms from the OS to the C2BMC-developed applications
• Strong troubleshooting experience with complex systems and architectures
• Strong understanding of the 8.2 C2BMC baseline and the future CIMI goal
• Strong understanding of infrastructure and networks under the C2BMC architecture and the system-level changes that will take place in CIMI architecture
• Experience with integration of procedures and processes across engineering disciplines
• Ability to adapt to constant change and communicate and coordinate across engineering disciplines
• Integrating complex applications on Windows and Unix/Linux platforms
• Linux and Windows system administration, including installing and configuring systems from the OS level up
• Network administration, including installing and configuring network devices from the OS level up
• VMWare systems administration and installation
• Information Assurance policies and procedures and the ability to apply IA requirements to an existing system
• PowerShell/Bash/Korn scripting languages (developing, debugging, and maintaining)
• Hands-on experience with DoD integration processes, Agile and DevOps methodologies, and automated test tools
• Ability to read and troubleshoot application source code
• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment and adapt to change
• CAM/EVM training
• Must be able to write clear, concise system installation and configuration instructions
• Experience writing installation manuals
• Experience writing & Reviewing proposals and EEs

Preferred Qualifications:

• Use of Git Version Control System VM Horizon View experience is a plus
• Familiarity with Java and object-oriented development is a plus
• Knowledge/expertise in the C2BMC operations and user interface concept
• Good communication skills with the ability to establish and maintain good working relationships with software developers, system administrators, and analysis and test engineers

What We Can Offer You:

Northrop Grumman provides a comprehensive benefits package and a work environment that encourages your growth and supports the mutual success of our people and our company. Northrop Grumman benefits give you the flexibility and control to choose the benefits that make the most sense for you and your family. Your benefits will include the following:

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

https://benefits.northropgrumman.com/us/en2/BenefitsOverview/Pages/default.aspx

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Salary Range: $128,500.00 - $192,700.00

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 committed to hiring and retaining a diverse workforce. We are proud to be an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action 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/AA 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.