Sr Principal Engineer Systems Test – System Test SME (25 504)

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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 offers an excellent opportunity for a Sr Principal Engineer Systems Test – System Test SME (25-504) to join our team of skilled and diverse professionals.

This position, based at Schriever Space Force Base in Colorado Springs, CO, plays a vital role in supporting the U.S. President, the Secretary of Defense, and combatant commanders at strategic, regional, and operational levels.

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

**Position Overview:**

The Command and Control, Battle Management, and Communications (C2BMC) program is a vital component of the Missile Defense System.

It provides a crucial operational platform that enables the U.S. president, the secretary of defense, and combatant commanders at strategic, regional, and tactical levels to systematically plan missile defense operations, monitor battle progress, and actively manage networked sensors and weapon systems to meet global and regional mission objectives.

C2BMC offers a layered missile defense capability, delivering an optimized response to threats across all ranges and flight phases.

It acts as a force multiplier by linking, integrating, and synchronizing autonomous sensor and weapon systems and operations both worldwide and locally to improve overall performance.

Additionally, C2BMC plays a key role in all ground and flight tests that verify and demonstrate the missile defense system's current and future capabilities.

The System Test Team is responsible for planning and analyzing all ground and flight tests related to the C2BMC program.

**Essential Functions:**

+ Ground test types include:

- Pairwise tests

- Continuous Developmental Integration (CDI)

- Integrated Ground Test (GTI)

- Distributed Ground Test (GTD)

- Cyber Tests

- Space Domain Awareness (SDA)

- Pre-flight test HWIL efforts

+ Flight tests are performed with predetermined sensors and shooters
+ International events consist of various ground and flight tests

**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** field such as Computer Science, Systems Engineering, Mathematics, Physics, or a related discipline from an accredited university is preferred, 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 field with 4 years of relevant work experience.
+ Applicants must have a current, active in-scope DoD-issued **Secret** security clearance at the time of application, which is required to start
+ Willingness and ability to travel up to 10% to support business needs
+ Experience in integration and testing within the Command and Control, Battle Management, and Communications (C2BMC) program
+ Planning all assigned test events, focusing on creating and implementing the necessary test artifacts for each one:

- Test Objectives and Architectures

- Data Item Description

- Sensor Resource Defense Manager Designs ( **SRM** ) Settings

- Operational Tasking Data Link ( **OPTASKLINK** )

- Air Defense Systems Integrator ( **ADSI)**

**- System Configuration** and **Forwarding** **Tables, CDS, TDACS, TRAUT TDACS** , **Communications Connectivity Matrices, Event Configuration Baseline (ECB)**

+ System Adjustable Parameter ( **SAPs** )/Site Specific Parameter ( **SSPs** )

**Preferred Qualifications:**

+ **Master's Degree** in Systems Engineering
+ **Certification:** INCOSE Certified Systems Engineering Professional (CSEP) Certification
+ **Certification:** Object Management Group Certified Systems Modeling Professional - Model Builder Fundamental (OCSMP - MBF)
+ Self-starter with strong communication, interpersonal, and problem-solving skills, able to work effectively in a fast-paced environment with government clients as well as internal and external personnel
+ Prior experience with the C2BMC program in any role is highly preferred

**What We Can Offer You:**

Northrop Grumman provides a comprehensive benefits package and a work environment that encourages your growth, supporting both employees and the company's success.

The benefits offered by Northrop Grumman provide flexibility and control, enabling you to select options that best suit your needs and those of your family.

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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**Additional Northrop Grumman Info**

Primary Level Salary Range: $113,500.00 - $170,300.00

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.

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.

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