Sr. Principal Systems Engineer – Global Requirements Lead (24-261)

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 Systems Engineer – Global Requirements Lead to join our team of qualified, diverse individuals. This position will be located in Colorado Springs, CO., area and Schriever Space Force Base 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 will work as a member of the systems engineering team to develop innovative solutions to existing and new problems in their areas of expertise and ensure that the requirements of the system are understood and implemented correctly.

Essential Functions:

• Provide Systems Engineering leadership to ensure a disciplined approach to the definition, development, and analysis of system capabilities
• Use related systems engineering tools and documents to analyze, understand, and propose changes to systems engineering analysis, user CONOPS, system operational concepts, and system and interface requirements specifications in support of C2BMC
• Work towards future BMDS capabilities such as sensor management, tasking, cueing, and discrimination architectures
• Participate in developing, executing, and analyzing the results of various software tests in a lab environment as needed
• Coordinate engineering disciplines in resolving system-level issues
• Learn, understand, and represent the perspectives of warfighters, operators, and systems owners, ensuring they are respected throughout the engineering efforts

Basic Qualifications:

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

• Bachelor’s Degree in a STEM (Computer Science, Technology, Engineering, Software Engineering, or Mathematics) discipline from an accredited university and 8 years of related experience, or a Master’s degree in a related discipline and 6 years of experience, or a PhD and 4 years of experience
• Applicants must have a current active in-scope DoD-issued Secret security clearance at the time of application, which is required to start.  All applicants must have the ability to obtain and maintain a Top Secret security clearance once they start.
• Ability and willingness to travel up to 10% to support business needs
• Understanding of systems engineering processes and principles
• Familiarity with the application and use of systems engineering tools for requirements management and Object-Oriented requirements definition – DOORS is required
• Experience working in an integrated team environment with other systems, software, and specialty engineers to develop solutions
• Ability to analyze high-level needs and use a structured and logical approach to refine those needs into an integrated set of requirements that leads to a fielded product
• Ability to lead/perform portions of the work and direct the activities of other systems engineers
• Ability to work directly with multiple customer and contractor organizations is a must
• Able to write and implement engineering plans within a project
• Excellent communication skills are required, as is the ability to effectively and clearly present technical approaches and findings

Preferred Qualifications:

• Experience working in the space defense domain including operational and technical issues associated with specific areas of the missile defense domain such as engagement management, track management, sensor management, networks, etc. is preferred
• Experience using MDNT processes and methods are desirable
• Applicant must obtain an upgrade to DoD Top Secret clearance on the start date

What We Can Offer You:

Pay Range by Location:

• Colorado Springs, CO - $124,900.00 - $187,300.00
• Huntsville, AL - $131,100.00 - $196,700.00

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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Salary Range: $124,900.00 - $196,700.00

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 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.