Sr Staff Engineer Systems - C2BMC Chief Scientist (25-381)

RELOCATION ASSISTANCE: No relocation assistance available

CLEARANCE TYPE: Top 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 presents an excellent opportunity for a Sr Staff Engineer Systems - C2BMC Chief Scientist (25-381) to join our team of skilled and diverse professionals. This role, based in Colorado Springs, CO, or Huntsville, AL, is crucial 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 assistance and requires working on-site with no remote options.

Position Overview:

The Command and Control, Battle Management, and Communications (C2BMC) program is a vital part of the Missile Defense System. It provides a key 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, providing 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.

In this role, the selected candidate will play a key part in developing, prototyping, implementing, and analyzing algorithms that support tracking, sensor netting, target discrimination, and battle management. Responsibilities include designing and refining algorithms for early intercept tracking and advanced battle management, as well as modifying existing algorithms to incorporate new data sources and mission needs. They will perform comparative data analysis to evaluate the performance and effectiveness of the algorithms, review technical documentation to ensure clarity, accuracy, and alignment with project goals, and act as a technical liaison to working-level counterparts, providing subject-matter expertise as needed.

Essential Functions:

• Must have experience with tracking, sensor fusion, and/or battle management systems
• Comfortable working with complex datasets and performance metrics
• Communicates clearly and simplifies technical information for diverse audiences
• Succeed in a collaborative, fast-paced setting
• Are detail-oriented and motivated by a sense of purpose
• Experience in software and systems engineering, including developing new radar signal processing and tracking systems, and integrating existing ones
• Experience in one or more of the following:
  • Kalman filtering
  • Track filtering
  • Missile fly-out
  • Intercept tracking
  • Engagement dynamics
  • Sensor netting
  • Target discrimination
  • Track fusion
  • Data links
• Proficient in software development and analysis

Salary range in Huntsville: $179,600 - $269,400

Salary range in Colorado Springs: $171,000 - $256,600

Basic Qualifications:

Please list your current security clearance and IAT or relevant certifications on your resume, if applicable.

• A Bachelor's Degree in STEM Science, Computer Science, Systems Engineering, Software Engineering, Technical Engineering, Mathematics, Physics, or a related field from an accredited university is preferred, along with 14 years of experience; or a Master's degree in a STEM related field with 12 years of relevant work experience; or a PhD ( preferred ) in a related field with 10 years of relevant work experience
• Applicants must have a current, active in-scope DoD-issued Top Secret security clearance at the time of application, which is required to start with the expectation of being cleared for SCI and SAP
• Must be a strong analytical thinker and problem solver with a solid foundation in:
  • Algorithm development
  • Systems engineering
  • Data analysis, ideally in a defense or high-tech environment

Preferred Qualifications:

• Master's Degree in Systems Engineering
• Graduate Certificate: Model-Based Systems Engineering (Ex, Stevens, Caltech, UCSD, USC, GWU, INCOSE cohort, etc.)
• Certification: INCOSE Certified Systems Engineering Professional (CSEP) Certification
• Certification: Object Management Group Certified Systems Modeling Professional - Model Builder Intermediate (OCSMP - MBI)
• Experience with missile defense systems is highly preferred
• Knowledge of Java and/or C++ is a plus
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to clearly and effectively present technical approaches and findings

What We Can Offer You:

Northrop Grumman offers a comprehensive benefits package and a work environment that promotes 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 fit 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

https://benefits.northropgrumman.com/us/en2/BenefitsOverview/Pages/default.aspx

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Additional Northrop Grumman Information:

Primary Level Salary Range: $171,000.00 - $269,400.00

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.