Sr Principal Engineer Systems – Anti-Tamper Systems/HW Engineer (24-326)

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 Sr Principal Engineer Systems – Anti-Tamper Systems/Hardware Engineer (24-326) to join our team of qualified, diverse individuals. This position will be in Colorado Springs, CO, or Huntsville, AL.

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.

The successful candidate must have a demonstrated ability to collaborate with 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 minimum viable product (MVP) that leads to a fielded product. Able to communicate effectively and clearly present technical approaches and findings. Able to write and implement engineering plans within a project. Previous experience should demonstrate the technical skills and position responsibilities cited here. Ideally, the candidate will have previously engineered automation pipelines to enable effective development within environments with rapidly changing requirements. These design challenges require novel solutions, fast-paced activities, and tight deadlines. Understanding anti-tampering and exportability concerns and applying secure hardware/software methodologies. The candidate should understand the Ballistic Missile Defense System (BMDS). Some travel between development sites (COS and HSV) may be required.

Essential Functions:

• Coordinate with Missile Defense Agency (MDA) Anti-tamper (AT) and C2BMC leadership on updates and changes to the C2BMC system.
• Perform Anti-Tamper Risk and Threat Management Assessments and reports for the C2BMC program.
• Develop the analysis process, prepare the AT plan, and provide coordination and input for near-term fielding decisions.
• Develop, deliver, and maintain the C2BMC AT Plan, C2BMC AT Evaluation Plan, C2BMC Key Management Plan, and the C2BMC Program Protection Plan.
• Develop, deliver, and maintain Critical Program Information (CPI) analysis, Defense Exportability Assessments, and defense export strategy.
• Develop, deliver, and maintain waivers for CPI, AT, or defense exportability features
• Assess program Anti-Tamper designs and implementation plans in support of verification and validation efforts.
• Develop and deliver recommendations to improve program protection while meeting cost, schedule, and performance objectives.
• Assess program protection and Anti-Tamper designs and implementation plans to support verification and validation efforts.
• Identify risk-based technical countermeasures for protecting C2BMC Critical Program Information and Critical Components.
• Brief Anti-Tamper and Program Protection requirements and prepare white papers and evaluations as required.
• Support program milestone reviews and Fielding Decisions and verify entrance criteria are satisfied by approving the Anti-Tamper and Program Protection products.
• Interact with customers to define SSE requirements, solutions, trades, costs, implementation, system impacts, and effectiveness.
• Support developing plans and estimates, task execution, project tracking, reporting, and risk identification and mitigation plans.
• Keep senior management informed on significant accomplishments, issues, and concerns.
• Able to work independently and the poise and flexibility required to work in a highly dynamic environment.
• Self-starter who can initiate research and clearly document results.

Salary range in Huntsville: $127,000 - $190,600

Salary range in Colorado Springs: $121,000 - $181,400

Basic Qualifications:

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

• An active Secret clearance is required to start.
• 8 years with a Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Computer Science, Mathematics, Physics, or a related field; 6 years with a Masters degree in a related field; or 12 years experience in lieu of a degree.
• Must possess a DoD 8140 certification at IAT Level III or higher (Security+, GSEC, SCNP, SSCP, CISSP, CISA, GSE, SCNA)
• Must possess a substantial understanding of system design and development, service-oriented architecture development principles, and implementation and continuous integration/continuous delivery (CI/CD).
• Understand and possess demonstrable skills, including:
  • Designing and implementing Anti-Tamper (AT) and Defense Exportability Features (DEF) solutions.
  • The ability to engineer complex systems to ensure separation of concerns.
  • The ability to factor confidentiality, integrity, and availability considerations in all phases of the system development lifecycle.
  • The ability to understand and decompose requirements to support hardware components' implementation, verification, and validation testing.
  • The ability to generate detailed, repeatable, automated test procedures.
  • The ability to extract data to support analysis requirements.
  • The ability to generate procedures that test functionality.
  • The ability to apply Agile and Lean Product Development principles as well as train others through a DevOps-type environment.
  • The candidate's background should include all system development life cycle aspects, including experience with Git, JIRA, Confluence, and other open-source development tools.
  • Candidates must also have experience working in an integrated team environment with other systems, software, and specialty engineers to develop solutions.

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: $121,000.00 - $190,600.00

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.

Employees may be eligible for 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.