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 peoples 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 nations 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, theyre making history.

Northrop Grumman Space Systems—Launch and Missile Defense Systems presents an excellent opportunity for a Principal Engineer Systems (25-446) to join our team of skilled and diverse professionals. This role, based in Colorado Springs, CO, or Huntsville, AL, is crucial in supporting the U.S. President, the Secretary of Defense, and combatant commanders at strategic, regional, and operational levels.

This position does not offer relocation assistance and requires on-site work with no remote options.

Position Overview:

The Command and Control, Battle Management, and Communications (C2BMC) program is a vital component of the Missile Defense System. It provides a critical operational platform that allows the U.S. president, the secretary of defense, and combatant commanders at strategic, regional, and tactical levels to systematically plan missile defense operations, monitor battle progress, and actively manage networked sensors and weapon systems to achieve global and regional mission goals. C2BMC offers a layered missile defense capability, delivering an optimized response to threats across all ranges and flight phases. It functions as a force multiplier by connecting, integrating, and synchronizing autonomous sensor and weapon systems and operations both worldwide and locally to enhance overall performance. Additionally, C2BMC is an essential part of all ground and flight tests that verify and demonstrate the missile defense systems current and future capabilities.

Develops and publishes corporate automation plans using cost-effective delivery technologies to support major corporate strategies. Performs complex software design activities that incorporate multiple technologies. Provides architectural guidelines for all software design efforts in current and future technological environments. Maintains up-to-date knowledge of technologies, planning, design, and analysis methodologies. Is responsible for the design and architectural standards for current and future software technological initiatives.

Essential Functions:

• Will be responsible for designing C2BMC AT and DEF SW solutions that meet customer requirements
• Must have excellent verbal and written communication skills, be able to work independently, and possess the poise and flexibility needed to thrive in a highly dynamic environment
• Must be a self-starter who can initiate research and clearly document results
• Must have a thorough understanding of system software deployment architectures and continuous integration/continuous delivery (CI/CD) principles
• Must have shown leadership skills in software projects
• Ability to understand and decompose requirements to support verification and validation testing of software components
• Ability to generate detailed, repeatable, automated test procedures
• Ability to extract data to support analysis requirements
• Ability to create procedures that test functionality
• Ability to apply Agile and Lean Product Development principles and train others through a DevOps-style environment
• Experience should encompass all phases of the software development life cycle
• Candidates must have experience working in a collaborative team environment with other systems, software, and specialty engineers to develop solutions
• The candidate should possess an understanding and knowledge of the Ballistic Missile Defense System (BMDS)
• Must have demonstrated ability to lead a team of high-performing individuals across a multi-site, multi-discipline organization
• Ability to analyze high-level needs and, through a structured and logical approach, refine the need into an evolving architecture that results in a fielded product
• Capable of communicating effectively and clearly presenting technical approaches and findings
• Able to write and implement engineering plans within a project
• Proven experience interacting in a team environment is essential

Salary range in Colorado Springs: $100,300 - $150,500

Salary range in Huntsville: $105,400 - $158,000

Basic Qualifications:

Please list your current security clearance and IAT or relevant certifications on your resume, if applicable.

• A Bachelor’s Degree in STEM Computer Science, Systems Engineering, Software Engineering, Mathematics, Physics, or a related field from an accredited university is preferred, 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 related field with 1 year of relevant work experience
• Applicants must have a current, active in-scope DoD-issued Secret security clearance at the time of application, which is required to start
• Applicants must have a current active DoD 8140 certification at IAT Level II or higher (such as Security+, GSEC, SCNP, SSCP, CISSP, CISA, GSE, SCNA, etc.), which is required to start
• Willingness and ability to travel up to 10 to support business needs
• Should understand and possess demonstrable skills, including the ability to document architectures into system modelling tools, such as CAMEO or Enterprise Architect
• Experience with:
  • VMware
  • Linux
  • Windows operating systems
  • Git
  • Ansible
  • JIRA
  • Confluence
  • Microsoft Excel & Visio, and other open source development tools

Preferred Qualifications:

• Masters Degree in Systems Engineering
• Certification: INCOSE Certified Systems Engineering Professional (CSEP) Certification
• Certification: Object Management Group Certified Systems Modeling Professional - Model Builder Fundamental (OCSMP - MBF)
• VMware certifications are desired
• Will have previous experience designing automation pipelines to support efficient development in environments with rapidly changing requirements, design challenges that demand innovative solutions, fast-paced tasks, and tight deadlines

What We Can Offer You:

Northrop Grumman offers a comprehensive benefits package and a work environment that supports your growth while fostering both employee development and the companys success. The benefits provided by Northrop Grumman offer flexibility and control, allowing you to select options that best meet 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

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

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Additional Northrop Grumman Information:

Primary Level Salary Range: $100,300.00 - $158,000.00

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 candidates experience, education, skills and current spanet 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.