Principal Engineer Systems – Global ART Lead Systems Engineer (24-448)

Northrop Grumman Corp. (AU); Colorado; On-site; USD 97,000 - 147,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a Principal Engineer Systems to lead innovative projects at Schriever AFB, Colorado. This dynamic role involves working on the forefront of missile defense technologies, where you'll define and integrate systems to enhance operational capabilities. You'll engage in hands-on experimentation, collaborating with a diverse team to tackle complex challenges and refine cutting-edge solutions. If you thrive in a fast-paced environment and are passionate about making a significant impact, this opportunity is perfect for you. Join a company that values intellectual curiosity and offers a supportive culture for growth and success.

Benefits

Comprehensive benefits package

Growth opportunities

Diverse work environment

Support for mutual success

Qualifications

• Active Secret clearance required; TS/SCI clearance preferred.
• 5 years experience with Bachelor's, 3 years with Master's, or 1 year with PhD in related field.

Responsibilities

• Define, develop, and integrate systems-of-systems for missile defense.
• Analyze system performance and cue BMDS sensors during events.

Skills

Systems Engineering

UML Modeling

Algorithm Design

MATLAB

Java

C++

Shell Scripting

Requirements Management

Agile Methodology

Performance Specification Development

Education

Bachelor's Degree in STEM

Master's Degree in STEM

PhD in STEM

Tools

Excel

Satellite Toolkit (STK)

S-Code

Windows

Unix/Linux

Job description

Requisition ID: R10176794

• Category: Engineering

• Location: Schriever AFB, Colorado, United States of America

• Clearance Type: Secret

• Telecommute: No - Teleworking not available for this position

• Shift: Days (United States of America)

• Travel Required: Yes, 10% of the Time

• Positions Available: 1

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 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.

Northrop Grumman Space Systems – Launch and Missile Defense Systems has an exciting career opportunity for a Principal Engineer Systems – Global ART Lead Systems Engineer (24-448) to join our team of qualified, diverse individuals. This position will be at Schriever Space Force Base, Colorado Springs, CO.

Position Overview:

The Command and Control, Battle Management, and Communications Experimentation Laboratory (C2BMC X-Lab) is fast-paced and dynamic. The X-Lab is responsible for developing and integrating future-capability prototypes for the Ballistic Missile Defense System (BMDS), including Sensor/Weapon Integration, Algorithm Development, User Interface Development, and other critical leading-edge missile defense technologies.

The X-Lab needs to augment the team with a mid-level systems engineer to perform a disciplined system engineering approach to define, develop, and analyze integrating external elements' capability with C2BMC. This includes performing playback of data from launch events into C2BMC, analyzing the system performance, and cueing BMDS sensors. Participate in developing, executing, and analyzing the results of various prototype tests in a lab environment as needed. Non-standard work hours are highly likely during event execution, and a small amount of travel may be required.

Essential Functions:

• Demonstrated experience in defining, developing, and integrating systems-of-systems

• Demonstrated ability to analyze high-level needs and define a structured approach to refine the capability into an integrated set of requirements that led to a fielded product

• Demonstrated ability to communicate effectively and clearly present technical approaches and findings

• Experience in working on IRAD-type projects

• Demonstrable skills in Full Cycle Systems Engineering of new capabilities

• Capability and requirement derivation based on customer needs

• System interface design & Interface Control Document development

• Focus on and potentially lead the integration of the R&D systems into C2BMC

• Assessment of how the C2BMC prototype system performs using state vectors and integrating source tracks

• Apply results to identify and enhance C2BMC for future operations

• The work location is the Missile Defense Integration and Operations Center (MDIOC) at Schriever SFB, Colorado

Basic Qualifications:

• An active Secret clearance is required to start with the ability to obtain TS/SCI clearance

• Bachelor’s Degree in a STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering or Mathematics) discipline preferred from an accredited university and 5 years of related experience, or a Master’s degree and 3 years of experience, or a PhD and 1 years of experience.

• Must have 1+ years of experience leading or contributing to an integrated team environment with other engineers

• Must have experience with:

• Use case

• System requirements

• Performance specification development

• UML modeling

• Must understand systems engineering processes and principles

• Must be comfortable with rapidly changing requirements and tight deadlines

• Knowledge base and skills required:

• Operations Concept (OPSCON)

• Concept of Operations (CONOPS) development

• System and subsystem decomposition

• Integration practices and methods

• Analysis tool development using:

• MATLAB

• Excel

• S-Code

• Satellite Toolkit (STK)

• Operating systems experience with:

• Windows & Unix/Linux

• Algorithm design and implementation

• DoD Architecture Framework (DoDAF)

• Theory and application of the BMDS

• Theory and application of command and control systems

• Theory and application of track correlation algorithms

• Probability theory and optimal state estimation

• Familiarity with applying and using systems engineering tools for requirements management.

• Coding skills - Java, C++, and shell scripts

• Using the Agile methodology for software development

Preferred Qualifications:

• Current and active TS/SCI 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.

Salary Range: $97,500 - $146,300

Northrop Grumman is committed to hiring and retaining a diverse workforce. We are proud to be an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer.

U.S. Citizenship is required for all positions with a government clearance.