Sr Principal Engineer Systems – System Integration Engr (26-107)

RELOCATION ASSISTANCE: No relocation assistance available

CLEARANCE REQUIRED FOR START: Yes

CLEARANCE TYPE: Secret

TRAVEL: No

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—Missile Defense Integration offers an excellent opportunity for an Internal Only: Sr Principal Engineer Systems – System Integration Engr (26-107) to join our team of talented and diverse professionals. Located at Schriever Space Force Base, Colorado Springs, CO, this role is essential to supporting the U.S. President, the Secretary of Defense, and combatant commanders at the strategic, regional, and operational levels.

*******NOTE: This position is only available to current and active C2BMC personnel********

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

Position Overview:

The Command, Control, Battle Management, and Communications (C2BMC) program is a crucial component of the Missile Defense System. It is an essential operational system that enables the U.S. president, the secretary of defense, and combatant commanders at strategic, regional, and operational levels to plan missile defense operations efficiently, monitor the battle collectively, and dynamically control networked sensors and weapon systems to achieve global and regional mission goals. C2BMC supports layered missile defense capabilities that allow 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 at regional and worldwide levels to enhance performance. C2BMC is vital for all ground and flight tests that verify and demonstrate the current and future capabilities of missile defense systems.

Integrate Command and Control, Battle Management, and Communications (C2BMC) hardware and software into testbeds and operational systems, and conduct comprehensive system checkouts of virtual machines, networks, and message flows.

Essential Functions:

• Collaborate with various internal and external entities within the Missile Defense System (MDS) to test, troubleshoot, and resolve complex system issues

• Create test plans and procedures

• Create Problem Reports to document issues

• Give feedback to developers

• Create and modify scripts to extract specific information from log files and perform data analysis of input/output and internal message traffic

• Operate and troubleshoot C2BMC systems during testing events and integration activities

• Conduct support meetings with National Team groups, other MDS components, and government clients

• Non-standard work hours may sometimes be required, depending on test or fielding schedules

• The position is based at Schriever SFB in Colorado Springs, CO, but travel to field sites and National Team locations (e.g., Huntsville, HWY83) may be required

• At least 3 years of experience as a system integrator or administrator

Basic Qualifications:

 

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

 

• A Bachelor’s Degree in a STEM Computer Science, Systems Engineering, Mathematics, Physics, or a related field from an accredited university, along with 8 years of experience; or a Master’s degree (preferred) in a STEM-related field with 6 years of relevant work experience; or a PhD in a related discipline with 4 years of relevant work experience

• Applicants must have a current, active DoD 8140 certification at IAT Level II or higher (such as Security+ CE, CCNA-Security, CySA+, CND, etc.) at the time of application, which is required to start. The candidate is responsible for maintaining their DoD 8140 certification throughout the entire contract period

• Applicants must have a current, active in-scope DoD-issued Secret security clearance at the time of application, which is required to start

• Expertise in at least one or more of these areas: Networking, Linux, or Windows

• Self-starter with strong communication, interpersonal, and problem-solving skills, capable of working effectively in a fast-paced team environment with the Government customers as well as internal and external personnel

• Basic troubleshooting skills and the ability to understand hardware and software components in a widely distributed, virtual environment

• Ability to perform complex troubleshooting by analyzing application and system logs, network configurations, and interface documents

Preferred Qualifications:

• Technical knowledge of the Missile Defense Agency (MDA) Missile Defense System (MDS), including sensors, interceptors, command and control systems, and networks

• Previous experience with integration and testing within the Command and Control, Battle Management, and Communications (C2BMC) program

• Experience with Agile Methodologies

• Creating and managing capabilities, features, and pull requests

What We Can Offer You:

Northrop Grumman provides a comprehensive benefits package and a work environment that promotes your growth, supporting both employees and the company's success. The benefits offered are flexible and customizable, allowing you to choose options that best suit your needs and your family's. 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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Primary Level Salary Range: $129,300.00 - $193,900.00

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.