Training System Integrator

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 has an exciting career opportunity for a Systems Engineer to join our team of qualified, diverse individuals. The position is located at the Missile Defense Integration & Operation Center (MDIOC), at Schriever Space Force Base, Colorado Springs, CO.

Position Overview

Northrop Grumman is seeking a Systems Engineer to support the Training and Exercises team, as a Training System Integrator (TSI). The TSI supports warfighter training, exercises, and wargames, using the Ground-based Midcourse Defense (GMD) Fire Control & Communications (GFC/C) system, on the GMD System Trainer (GST).

Essential Functions

• Performs technical planning, system integration, verification and validation, cost and risk, and supportability and effectiveness analyses for total systems.
• Analyses are performed at all levels of total system product to include: concept, design, fabrication, test, installation, operation, maintenance and disposal.
• Ensures the logical and systematic conversion of customer or product requirements into total systems solutions that acknowledge technical, schedule, and cost constraints.
• Performs functional analysis, timeline analysis, detail trade studies, requirements allocation and interface definition studies to translate customer requirements into hardware and software specifications.

Responsibilities Include:

• Operate and maintain the GFC/C system for daily sustainment training and exercises at the MDIOC facility.
• Interface daily with MDIOC, internal, external, and Government personnel during training, system modifications/upgrades, and exercises.
• Develop and determine system configuration solutions to meet customer requirements.
• Provide support to new hardware and/or software installations for all GST systems at MDIOC.
• Support local test and checkout procedures to verify new systems are ready for integration into the training system.
• Configure GFC systems using UNIX/LINUX command line interface and other delivered tools.
• Operate the GST system for daily training including verification of training configuration, ensuring all systems function properly.
• Work with MDIOC GMD teammates to determine and resolve any GFC, network, or other simulation issues.
• Identify/report anomalies and perform daily system cleanup.

Daily Duties Include:

• Ensure correct start up and operation of the GFC/C Training System
• Coordinate with contractor and Government personnel to schedule training systems and de-conflict them with other activities
• Verification/modification of training configurations
• Operation of both GFC/C training system and the simulation system including coordination with MDIOC and external agencies
• Maintain necessary documentation
• Manage System logs

• Evening shift and weekend work will be required.

Basic Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s Degree in a STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering or Mathematics) discipline preferred from an accredited university and 2 years of related experience, or a Master’s degree  and 0 years of experience
• DoD Secret security clearance required
• Technical analysis and technical communications experience
• Proactive, Self-starter, eager to learn and assist customer with GMD/GFC
• Work effectively on a small team with multiple external teammates and customers

Preferred Qualifications:

• Experience working in a classified environment at a government-based facility
• Current active DoD Secret clearance
• GMD / GFC/C experience
• GFC/C and GMD system knowledge
• Command and Control, radar, missile systems training or operational support
• Test, integration, networking experience
• Experience working on UNIX/Linux platforms

Salary Range: $81,300.00 - $121,900.00

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.

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.