Sr Principal Engineer Systems Test – X-Lab Test Director (25-224)

Northrop Grumman; Colorado Springs (CO); On-site; USD 113,000 - 171,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading defense contractor seeks a Sr Principal Engineer Systems Test to support critical missile defense initiatives. The role involves organizing tests, managing resources, and collaborating with teams to ensure successful execution. Candidates should have extensive experience in systems engineering and missile defense systems, along with strong leadership and communication skills.

Benefits

Health Plan

Savings Plan

Paid Time Off

Education Assistance

Training and Development

Flexible Work Arrangements

Qualifications

• 8+ years of experience in a related environment.
• Experience with missile defense systems and flight/ground test planning.

Responsibilities

• Organizing and participating in Flight and Ground Tests.
• Developing data archival and analysis strategies.
• Maintaining configuration management of test resources.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Systems Engineering

Team Collaboration

Education

Bachelor’s Degree in Computer Science

Master’s Degree in a related discipline

Tools

C2BMC

AN/TPY2

THAAD

Patriot

Job description

Sr Principal Engineer Systems Test – X-Lab Test Director (25-224)

RELOCATION ASSISTANCE: No relocation assistance availableCLEARANCE TYPE: SecretTRAVEL: 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 Test – X-Lab Test Director (25-224) to join our team of qualified, diverse individuals. This position, located in Schriever Space Force Base, Colorado Springs, CO., plays a crucial role in our mission to support the U.S. president, secretary of defense, and combatant commanders at strategic, regional, and operational levels.

Relocation Assistance is not available for this position, and this role is on-site with no remote options

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 globally and regionally. Networks integrate and synchronize 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 Test Director (Element Mission Director) role within the C2BMC National Team Integration & Test Functional Area is currently seeking immediate applications. If you have the requisite experience and skills for this role, we encourage you to apply promptly to support this critical testing initiative.

Essential Functions:

• As a Test Director, your primary responsibilities will involve organizing and participating in Flight and Ground Tests. Key duties include identifying necessary resources, defining mission objectives for systems being tested, creating data archival and analysis strategies, preparing post-mission reports
• Will be responsible for identifying required resources, developing and understanding mission objectives for the system(s) under test, developing data archival and analysis plans, and developing post-mission reports
• Work as a Test Director in the Experimentation Lab, integrating X-Lab prototypes into an MDA test from coordinating with project leads, understanding prototype involvement in the test, mapping the configuration in an architecture, briefing status, and executing the test from the X-Lab
• Work with the customer to understand the needs of the test and find ways to satisfy those needs within the resource constraints
• 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
• Responsible for maintaining configuration management of a set of lab machines dedicated to specific development activities
• Must 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

Basic Qualifications:

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

• Bachelor’s Degree in Computer Science, Science, Engineering, Mathematics, or related discipline preferred 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 12 years of related experience instead of a degree may be considered
• Applicants must have a current active in-scope DoD-issued Secret security clearance at the time of application, which is required to start
• Ability and willingness to travel up to 10% to support business needs
• Experience with 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
• Must have demonstrable ability to develop briefings and convey complex ideas in writing, be comfortable working in a team environment, be a quick study, a hard worker, and interested and capable of adapting to changing technology
• Must possess strong verbal/written communications skills enabling him/her to work effectively in a small technical team environment, and to accurately represent test perspectives to C2BMC system architects, software designers, other testers, test support personnel, the Government customer, and personnel in other MDA programs
• Ability to analyze high-level needs and, through a structured and logical approach, refine the need into an integrated set of requirements that leads to a fielded product
• Ability to lead portions of the activity and direct the activities of fellow engineers
• Communicate effectively and 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

Preferred Qualifications:

• Current and Active in-scope DoD-Issued TS/SCI clearance is highly desired
• 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
• Experience in Missile Defense Systems is highly desired
• Non-standard work hours are highly likely during event execution

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

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Additional Northrop Grumman Information:

Salary Range: $113,500.00 - $170,300.00The 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.

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