Internal Only: Sr Principal Integration and Test Engineer (26-454)

Northrop Grumman; Colorado Springs (CO); On-site; USD 107,000 - 160,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health Plan

Savings Plan

Paid Time Off

Education Assistance

Training and Development

Flexible Work Arrangements

Job summary

Northrop Grumman Space Systems—Missile Defense Integration seeks an Internal Only Sr Principal Integration and Test Engineer in Colorado Springs, CO. You will lead Product Integration Teams, apply Agile methods, and manage cross-team dependencies to deliver capabilities to the C2BMC customer on schedule and within budget.

The role requires an active Secret clearance, an IAT Level II (or higher) 8140 certification, and extensive experience in system integration, testing, and program management

Qualifications

• Active Government-Issued 8140 at IAT Level II or higher
• Current in-scope Government-issued Secret security clearance
• Bachelor’s degree with 8+ years (or Master with 3+ years; 12 years alternative)
• Experience in Missile Defense or C2BMC program
• Ability to work on-site in Colorado Springs

Responsibilities

• Lead Product Integration teams to ensure technical, cost, and schedule performance across multiple IPTs
• Manage dependencies among teams and external dependencies across the C2BMC enterprise
• Adhere to Agile principles and maintain an integrated backlog
• Develop, manage and present organizational metrics and risk/OPP status
• Support proposal development including BOEs and engineering estimates
• Ensure teams follow processes and quality standards and deliver capabilities on schedule

Skills

Agile methodologies

Leadership

Project management

Strong communication

Troubleshooting

Risk & issue management

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Computer Science / related field

Master's degree in related field

Tools

Jira

Job description

RELOCATION ASSISTANCE: No relocation assistance availableCLEARANCE REQUIRED FOR START: YesCLEARANCE TYPE: SecretTRAVEL: Yes, 10% of the TimeDescriptionAt 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—Missile Defense Integration offers an excellent opportunity for an Internal Only: Sr Principal Integration and Test Engineer (26-454) to join our team of skilled and diverse professionals. Based in Colorado Springs, CO, this role is essential to supporting the U.S. President, the Secretary of Defense, and combatant commanders at the strategic, regional, and operational levels.NOTE: This position is only available to current and active C2BMC personnelThis position does not provide relocation assistance and requires on-site work with no remote options.Position Overview:The Production Integration (PINT) Engineering Manager will provide leadership within the Integration & Test (I&T) Integrated Product Team (IPT). He will be accountable to the I&T Engineering Project Manager (EPM) for technical, cost, and schedule performance across multiple Product Integration Teams, including Modeling and Simulation, Automation, Regression Testing, COS, and HAL.This role will ensure that efficient engineering processes are followed, enabling the delivery of capabilities to the C2BMC customer on schedule and within budget. The PINT Engineering Manager will manage dependencies among teams within Product Integration and support the EPM in managing external dependencies across the broader C2BMC enterprise.The selected candidate will apply Agile principles to drive effective execution, maintain an integrated backlog, and provide organizational metrics to inform critical program decisions and continuous process improvement.Essential Functions:Be accountable to the I&T Engineering Project Manager (EPM) for the technical, cost, and schedule performance of the Product Integration teams (Modeling and Simulation, Automation, Regression Testing, COS, and HAL)Work with the EPM to ensure that efficient, repeatable engineering processes are followed to deliver capabilities to the C2BMC customer on scheduleManage dependencies among teams within Product Integration and support the EPM in managing external dependencies across the C2BMC enterpriseAdhere to Agile principles and ensure teams follow an Agile cadence to deliver the best possible product to the C2BMC customerIdentify, track, and report all Risks and Opportunities within Product Integration, including mitigation strategies and their execution statusDevelop, manage, and present organizational metrics to inform critical program decisions and drive process improvementTeam leadership and execution responsibilities include:Lead product teams to ensure the following are consistently carried out:Teams are updating Jira dailyFeatures and stories are decomposed appropriately, and performance is captured accuratelyDaily standups are held, and teams participate in inter-team coordination meetings.Testing is conducted in accordance with program directives and documented proceduresManage and report on team technical issues and their resolutions, including escalation to the EPM as neededSupport the EPM in proposal development, including authoring and reviewing BOEs and engineering estimatesEnsure the team's technical commitments are clearly understood, tracked, and met or exceededProduce ETC/EVM and other engineering metrics to identify and address technical or staffing issues while managing cost and scheduleWork with the EPM to provide timely, accurate projections of engineering resource requirements and to identify staffing needsMaintain a prioritized backlog of assigned features to meet technical commitments and support program directionEnsure teams follow organizational processes and quality standardsSupport the EPM in managing and forecasting technical maturity and in aligning scope with program directionBasic Qualifications:Please list your current security clearance and IAT or relevant certifications on your resume, if applicable.A Bachelor’s Degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, Systems Engineering, Engineering, Mathematics, Physics, or a related field from an accredited university, along with 8 years of experience; or a Master’s degree in a related field with 3 years of relevant work experience; or 12 years of relevant work experience may be considered as an alternative to a degreeApplicants must have a current, active Government-Issued 8140 certification at IAT Level II or higher (such as Security+ CE, CCNA-Security, CySA+, CND, etc.) at the time of application, which is required to start. The candidate is responsible for maintaining their 8140 certifications throughout the entire contract periodApplicants must have a current, active in-scope Government-issued Secret security clearance at the time of application, which is required to startTechnical knowledge of the Missile Defense Agency (MDA) Missile Defense System (MDS), including sensors, shooters, command and control systems, and networksPrior integration and test experience within the Command and Control, Battle Management and Communications (C2BMC) programExperience with Agile methodologies, including creation and management of capabilities, features, and problem reports/PRsDomain expertise in one or more of the following areas: Networking, Linux, and/or WindowsSelf-starter with strong communication, interpersonal, and problem-solving skills, with the ability to work effectively in a fast-paced team environment with Government customers and personnel internal and external to the programUnderstanding of behavioral organization and leadership concepts as they relate to team effectivenessAdvanced troubleshooting skills and the ability to understand and apply complex testing methodologies in a multi-tiered, multi-site testing organizationAbility to perform complex troubleshooting by analyzing application and system logs, network configurations, and interface documentsWhat We Can Offer You:Northrop Grumman provides a comprehensive benefits package and a supportive work environment that encourages your growth, benefiting both employees and the company. The benefits are flexible and customizable, enabling you to choose options that suit your individual and family needs. Your benefits will include the following:Health PlanSavings PlanPaid Time OffEducation AssistanceTraining and DevelopmentFlexible Work Arrangementshttps://benefits.northropgrumman.com/us/en2/BenefitsOverview/Pages/default.aspx#NGSpace#COSpace#NGFeaturedJobs#C2BMC#IntegrationandTestPrimary Level Salary Range: $106,800.00 - $160,200.00The 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.