Sys Test Engineer 3 (26-004)

RELOCATION ASSISTANCE: No relocation assistance available

CLEARANCE REQUIRED FOR START: Yes

CLEARANCE TYPE: Secret

TRAVEL: Yes, 10% of the TimeDescription

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 Systems Test Engineer (26-004) to join our team of talented and diverse professionals. Based at Schriever Space Force Base, CO, this role is essential to supporting the U.S. President, the Secretary of Defense, and combatant commanders at the 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 systematically plan ballistic missile defense operations, collectively monitor the battle, 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 and 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 the current and future capabilities of missile defense systems.

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, in support of national security. The candidate will participate in research and analysis to identify meaningful metrics, patterns, and trends from test datasets and use statistical methods to validate or reject hypotheses about the data. Techniques may include visualization, simulation, and system modeling to achieve the desired analysis results.

Essential Functions:

• Assist with 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)
• Should possess technical skills to assist in the development of 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)
• Wide application of principles, theories, and concepts in their field, and provides solutions to a wide range of difficult problems with imaginative and thorough solutions
• Works under general direction, and results are reviewed upon completion to assess adequacy in meeting objectives
• Failure to achieve results typically results in serious program delays and considerable expenditure of resources
• Frequent contact with internal and external customers and representatives of the organization in providing solutions to difficult technical issues associated with specific projects
• The candidate should be prepared to travel as needed, though this will be less than 10%. Most work will take place at Schriever SFB
• Some non-standard work hours may be required due to test event schedules

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, Systems Engineering, Mathematics, Physics, or a related field from an accredited university, along with 5 years of experience; or a Master's degree in a related field with 3 years of relevant work experience; or 9 years of relevant work experience may be considered as an alternative to a degree
• 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
• Willingness to travel 10% of the time for business needs
• 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
• Some experience with message-based analysis of complex systems, or other forms of analysis
• Experience with object-oriented coding skills (e.g., Python, Java, etc.) or ability to learn them
• Experience with the Linux environment

Preferred Qualifications:

• The candidate should ideally have experience with message-based analysis and MDS elements or components, including operational systems like Aegis, Patriot, GMD, THAAD, and SBX, whether in testing or operational settings
• Experience with COTS modeling, simulation, and analysis tools is also desired
• Experience with using and maintaining relational databases is desired
• Experience with software testing and analysis tools
• Python programming experience
• Bash or similar scripting experience
• Strong sense of how data "tells a story."
• Use of spreadsheets for data analysis and associated tools
• Experience manipulating large data sets
• Development of software test 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 your success and the company's. The benefits at Northrop Grumman are flexible and customizable, allowing you to select options that best meet your needs and your family's. 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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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.