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Engineer Field (25-429)

Northrop Grumman

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Engineering - Systems
Colorado Springs, CO (On-Site/Office)

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 provides an excellent opportunity for an Engineer Field (25-429) to become part of our skilled and diverse team. Located in Colorado Springs, CO, this position plays a crucial 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 attendance, with no remote work options available.

Position Overview:

The Command and Control, Battle Management, and Communications (C2BMC) program is a vital part of the Missile Defense System. It provides an essential operational platform that allows 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 achieve global and regional mission goals. C2BMC offers a layered missile defense capability, delivering an optimized response to threats across all ranges and flight phases. It functions as a force multiplier by connecting, integrating, and synchronizing autonomous sensor and weapon systems and operations both worldwide and locally to improve overall performance. Additionally, C2BMC is a critical component of all ground and flight tests that verify and demonstrate the missile defense system's current and future capabilities.

Sustainment staff position reporting directly to the Fielding Lead under the C2BMC Deployment Team. The position requires the ability to plan, implement, and participate in sustaining engineering, fielding, and logistics activities.

Essential Functions:
  • Will participate in multiple activities, including reviewing projects for sustaining engineering impacts, tracking and prioritizing Service Requests, and implementing improved methods for monitoring maintenance actions
  • Must have the ability to plan, organize, control, and execute the deployment of the C2BMC system to Combatant Commanders' locations at both CONUS and OCONUS sites
  • The candidate will be involved in several projects, from initial planning and site surveys to on-site installation at COCOMs
  • Focus areas include:
    • Developing fielding and installation plans, instructions, and detailed schedules
    • Monitoring equipment design and construction through production, organization, and execution of ship readiness reviews
    • Delivering products and spares to the sites
    • Managing on-site installation and checkout
  • May also support logistics activities within the O&S IPT, such as reviewing sustainment plans, planning for deployments, and developing operating processes
  • Requires close coordination with other functional areas on the National Team and government counterparts at the Missile Defense Agency (MDA)
  • Should have a working knowledge of DoD Command and Control, C4I, or weapon systems deployment
  • Subject to a government security investigation and required to meet eligibility criteria for access to classified information
  • Sustaining Engineering, Logistics, Fielding, process identification and implementation; self-starter with strong interpersonal communication skills; capable of working independently; proficient in multitasking; experienced with diverse site locations
  • Sustaining engineering, equipment fielding (installation), logistics, supply support, and troubleshooting tickets


Basic Qualifications:

Please list your current security clearance and IAT or relevant certifications on your resume, if applicable.
  • A Bachelor's Degree in Computer Science, Engineering, Mathematics, Physics, or a related field from an accredited university is preferred, along with 2 years of experience; or a Master's degree in a related field with 0 years of relevant work experience; or 6 years of relevant work experience may be considered as an alternative to a degree
  • 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
  • Must be capable of installing racks on raised floors, performing rack interconnect wiring, installing and wiring individual subcomponents within racks, setting up monitors/KVM/workstation solutions at various user locations, conducting acceptance testing, coordinating efforts with other Cross-Functional Product Teams needed to complete an installation, and providing daily status reports


Preferred Qualifications:
  • Working with deployed forces in remote locations and understanding different international cultures is a plus


What We Can Offer You:

Northrop Grumman offers a comprehensive benefits package and a work environment that fosters your growth, supporting both employees and the company's success. The benefits provided by Northrop Grumman offer flexibility and control, allowing you to select options that best meet 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 Information:

Primary Level Salary Range: $67,200.00 - $100,800.00

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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