Sr Principal Engineer Systems – X-Lab Test Engineer (24-505)

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 – X-Lab Test Engineer (24-505) to join our team of qualified, diverse individuals. This position will be located at Schriever Space Force Base, Colorado Springs, CO.

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 C2BMC National Team Integration & Test Functional Area immediately needs a Test Engineer (Element Mission Engineer) to assist with the organization and participation in Flight and Ground Tests. The selected applicant will identify required resources, develop and understand mission objectives for the system(s) under test, develop data archival and analysis plans, and develop post-mission reports.  Work as a Test Engineer in the Experimentation Lab.

The position is based near Colorado Springs at Schriever Space Force Base, but infrequent travel to customer sites (e.g., EUCOM, CENTCOM) and contractor sites (e.g., Huntsville) may be required. Non-standard work hours are highly likely during event execution.

Essential Functions:

• Integrate X-Lab prototypes into an MDA test by coordinating with project leads, understanding prototype involvement in the test, mapping the configuration in architecture, and briefing status before executing the test from the X-Lab
• Work with the customer to understand the test's needs and find ways to satisfy those needs within the resource constraints
• Responsible for maintaining the configuration management of a set of lab machines dedicated to specific development activities
• Responsible for configuration management and control of test resources, articles, and tools for data collection during the event
• Serve as the liaison to other C2BMC test participants and MDA/BCT test managers; coordinate with the project leads of various experiments to ensure seamless event execution across the entire mission
• Develop and maintain the test architecture that includes all articles under test and will also develop any supplemental procedures required to ensure successful execution
• Understand systems engineering, systems design, and development
• Possess 8 or more years of experience in a closely related environment, with good experience and expertise in systems-of-systems definition and integration
• Ability to analyze high-level needs and, through a structured and logical approach, refine the need into an integrated set of requirements that lead to a fielded product
• Ability to lead portions of the activity and direct the activities of fellow engineers
• 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

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
• Bachelor’s Degree in a STEM (Science, Computer Science, Technology, Engineering, or Mathematics) discipline preferred from an accredited university and 8 years of related experience, or a Master’s degree in a STEM (Science, Computer Science, Technology, Engineering or Mathematics) discipline and 6 years of related experience
• Experience planning and managing flight, ground test, and Warfighter events
• Experience with the operation of C2BMC, knowledge of the system configuration, experience with the system operation, how to navigate display screens, and the concept of system operations
• Experience with missile defense systems used in missile defense, such as:
  • AN/TPY2
  • SBIRS/BOA
  • Aegis
  • THAAD
  • Patriot
  • SBX, including their operational characteristics
• Must have experience working in an integrated team environment with other systems, software, and specialty engineers to develop solutions using NT or similar processes and methods
• Demonstrable ability to develop briefings and convey complex ideas in writing, comfortable working in a team environment, quick studying, a hard worker, and am interested and capable of adapting to changing technology
• Strong verbal/written communication skills enabling him/her to work effectively in a small technical team environment and accurately represent test perspectives to C2BMC system architects, software designers, other testers and test support personnel, the Government customer, and other MDA programs

Preferred Qualifications:

• Experience in Missile Defense Systems is highly desired

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: $124,900.00 - $187,300.00

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.

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.