Principal Engineer Systems Test - System Test Analyst (26-004)

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-Missile Defense Integration offers an excellent opportunity for a Principal Engineer Systems Test - System Test Analyst (26-004) to join our team of talented and diverse professionals. Based at Schriever Space Force Base in Colorado Springs, CO, this role is essential to supporting the U.S. President, the Secretary of Defense, and combatant commanders at strategic, regional, and operational levels.

This position does not provide relocation assistance and requires on-site work with no remote options.

Position Overview:

The Command and Control, Battle Management, and Communications (C2BMC) program is a key component of the Missile Defense System. It is a vital operational system that enables the U.S. president, the secretary of defense, and combatant commanders at strategic, regional, and operational levels to plan ballistic missile defense operations systematically, monitor the battle collectively, and dynamically control networked sensors and weapon systems to achieve global and regional mission goals. C2BMC supports layered missile defense capabilities that enable an optimized response to threats across all ranges during all flight phases. It serves as a force multiplier by networking, integrating, and synchronizing autonomous sensor and weapon systems and operations globally and regionally to improve performance. C2BMC is essential for all ground and flight tests that verify and demonstrate current and future missile defense system capabilities.

As a senior analyst on the System Test Analysis team within the C2BMC NT, the candidate will be responsible for analyzing test event data, coordinating observations and resolutions across development and test teams within C2BMC, and assisting with coordination with the Missile Defense Agency customer and seeking a motivated data analyst to support the C2BMC National Team (NT) in analyzing missile tracking and models in the test bed and operations. This individual will be part of a focused technical team that verifies and validates metrics, statistics, and descriptive analyses of test data from Missile Defense Systems in development, supporting national security.

Essential Functions:

• Assist with the planning, scheduling, and development of verification analysis tools
• Assist with or support the coordination, development, and maintenance of analysis and test-tracking tools
• Ensure proper backup and archiving of test products and analysis datasets (backup data manager role)

Basic Qualifications:

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

• A Bachelor's Degree in STEM Computer Science, Systems Engineering, Mathematics, Physics, or a related field from an accredited university is preferred, along with 5 years of experience; or a Master's degree ( preferred ) in a STEM-related field with 3 years of relevant work experience; or a PhD in a related STEM discipline with 1 year of relevant work experience
• Applicants must have a current, active DoD 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 DoD 8140 certification throughout the entire contract period
• Applicants must have a current, active in-scope DoD-issued Secret security clearance at the time of application, which is required to start
• The candidate is expected to travel as needed (less than 10%), but most work will be conducted at Schriever SFB. Some non-standard work hours may be required due to test event schedules

Preferred Qualifications:

• Master's Degree in Systems Engineering is highly preferred
• Certification: INCOSE Certified Systems Engineering Professional (CSEP) Certification
• Certification: Object Management Group Certified Systems Modeling Professional - Model Builder Fundamental (OCSMP - MBF)
• Participate in research and analysis to identify meaningful metrics, patterns, and trends in the test datasets, and apply statistical methods to validate or reject hypotheses about the data
• Techniques may include visualization, simulation, and system modeling to achieve the desired analytical results
• Should possess technical skills to assist in developing software tools to evaluate software, algorithms, and processes used to build the Command and Control, Battle Management and Communications (C2BMC) element of the Missile Defense System (MDS)
• Should be able to assist test tool analysts with technical troubleshooting and analysis of test traceability
• Should be able to participate in developing straightforward solutions to technical problems discovered and help develop actionable insights for C2BMC decision-makers
• It is highly desirable that the candidate has experience with message-based analysis and MDS elements or components, including operational systems (e.g., Aegis, Patriot, GMD, THAAD, SBX) in either a test or operational environment
• Experience with COTS modeling, simulation, and analysis tools is also desired
• Experience in message-based analysis of complex systems, or other analysis experience
• Experience with object-oriented coding skills (e.g., Python, Java) or the ability to learn them
• Experience with the Linux environment
• Experience with relational databases, including use and maintenance, desired
• Experience with software testing and analysis tools
• Desired skills:
• Python programming experience
• Bash or similar scripting experience
• Strong sense of how data "tells a story"
• Use of spreadsheets for data analysis and related tools
• Experience manipulating large data sets
• Development of software testing and analysis tools
• Development and automation of data management processes and tools
• Strong teamwork skills
• Excellent communication, organizational, and interpersonal skills

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 available at Northrop Grumman are flexible and customizable, 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: $94,200.00 - $141,200.00

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.