Principal Integration & Test Eng – System Integration Eng (25-157 & 25-158)

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 has an exciting career opportunity for a Principal Integration & Test Eng – System Integration Eng (25-157 & 25-158) to join our team of qualified, diverse individuals. This position, located in Schriever Space Force Base, Colorado Springs, CO., plays a crucial role in our mission to support the U.S. president, secretary of defense, and combatant commanders at strategic, regional, and operational levels.

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 globally and regionally. Networks integrate and synchronize 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.

The System Integration Engineer requires at least administrator-level knowledge but does not perform normal administrator job functions. Integrate C2BMC software into the C2BMC test suites at the MDIOC, primarily Virtual servers.

Essential Functions:

• Develop site and event-specific configurations to support System Test events
• Operate and troubleshoot C2BMC systems during test events and integration activities
• Work with external personnel to resolve test lab issues
• Work with C2BMC Operations and Sustainment and Level-II support personnel to resolve installation and processing issues
• Create and modify scripts to extract specific information from log files
• Perform data analysis of input, internal, and output message data
• Troubleshoot both test and operational issues
• Document test results and prepare test status documentation
• Read test plan documents and procedures
• Create Test Discrepancy Reports to document issues
• Assist software development personnel with the investigation and resolution of issues
• Develop troubleshooting procedures and work-around documents
• Develop and execute detailed test plans and procedures to test C2BMC in an integrated environment or to test specific capabilities
• Participate in the integration of C2BMC tests with external elements and sensors
• Review and provide feedback on system specifications, development, test, and network documents as necessary
• Attend meetings with other C2BMC FAs, customers, etc.

Basic Qualifications:

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

• Bachelor’s Degree in a Computer Science, Computer Engineering, Information Systems,  Network Engineering, Systems Engineering, Software Engineering, or Mathematics discipline preferred from an accredited university and 5 years of related experience or a Master’s degree in a related discipline and 3 years of experience, or 9 years of related experience may be considered
• Applicants must have 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
• DoD 8140 certification at IAT Level II or higher (Security+, GSEC, SCNP, SSCP, CISSP, CISA, GSE, SCNA, etc.) is required at the start
• The position is based in Colorado Springs at the MDIOC, but sometimes multi-week travel to customer sites (e.g., EUCOM, CENTCOM) and contractor sites (e.g., Huntsville, HWY83) may be required
• The ability to travel is a requirement
• Must have knowledge or practical experience with industry or DoD test methodologies and terminology
• Experience with operational systems like:
  • Aegis
  • Patriot
  • Development systems (e.g., GMD, THAAD, Aegis)
  • Off-the-shelf statistical analysis packages
• Integrating system components within an integrated test environment
• Working knowledge of system design and overall integration into an operational environment
• High proficiency with:
  • Networking (Junos)
  • VMware
  • Virtual servers
  • Linux, including shell scripting
• Knowledge of Windows and Linux environments
• Working knowledge in test plan/procedure preparation and test execution
• The desire to conduct complex troubleshooting by analyzing proprietary application logs, firewall policies, and interface documentation.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Current and Active in-scope DoD-Issued Top Secret clearance is highly desired
• Technical knowledge of the Missile Defense Agency (MDA) Missile Defense System, including sensors, shooters, command and control systems, and networks, is a plus
• Prior integration and test experience within the Command and Control, Battle Management, and Communications (C2BMC) program is a plus
• Experience with Agile Methods and Capability and Feature definition is a plus

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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Additional Northrop Grumman Information:

Salary Range: $82,900.00 - $124,300.00

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.