Principal Integration and Test Engineer - Product Integration Engineer (BISk)

Company: Northrop Grumman
Location: Colorado Springs
Posted on: April 15, 2024

Job 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 Principal Integration and Test Engineer - Product Integration Engineer (24-087) to join our team of qualified, diverse individuals. This position will be in the Colorado Springs, CO, area.
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.
This position requires previous experience integrating separate software components into a single system.
Essential Functions:

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  Experience integrating complex applications on Windows and Unix/Linux platforms.
  
  
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  Must have experience with Linux and Windows system administration, including installing and configuring systems from the OS level up.
  
  
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  Experience with VMWare systems administration and installation.
  
  
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  Experience with Information Assurance policies and procedures and the ability to apply IA requirements to an existing system.
  
  
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  Experience with scripting languages (developing, debugging, and maintaining)
  
  
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  Ability to read and troubleshoot application source code.
  
  
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  Skilled in software integration planning, execution, and troubleshooting
  
  
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  Must have, or be able to develop, in-depth expertise in the C2BMC operations and user interface concept.
  
  
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  Experience writing installation manuals.
  
  
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  Must write clear, concise system installation and configuration instructions.
  
  
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  Possess excellent communication skills with the ability to establish and maintain good working relationships with software developers, system administrators, and analysis and test engineers.
  
  
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  Installation and configuration of Linux and Windows HW platforms from the OS up to the C2BMC-developed applications
  
  
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  Documentation and verification of all installation and configuration steps in the documentation to be delivered to the customer.
  
  
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  Develop installation scripts to automate the system installation.
  
  
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  Develop integration checkout plans/procedures for software integration test conduct, be responsible for integration/execution, data analysis, troubleshooting, and preparation of software integration reports.
  
  
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  Coordinate execution of SW integration tests to verify system operation.
  
  
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  Work with software developers to help diagnose and identify the root cause of problems found during software integration and submit problem reports for errors found.
  
  
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  Supported the implementation of all information assurance directives on the systems, including running IA scans.
  
  
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  Coordinate daily integration activities with other local team members.
  
  
  Basic Qualifications:
  Please note your updated security clearance and IAT/relevant certifications on your resume if applicable.
  
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    An active Secret clearance is required to start.
    
    
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    5 years with a Bachelor's degree in an engineering discipline or a related field; 9 years experience in lieu of a degree.
    
    
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    Must possess a DoD 8140 certification at IAT Level II or higher (Security+, GSEC, SCNP, SSCP, CISSP, CISA, GSE, SCNA)
    
    
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    Work in a fast-paced environment and adapt to change.
    
    
    Preferred Qualifications:
    
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      Active TS/SCI clearance is highly desired.
      
      
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      Familiarity with Java and object-oriented development is a plus.
      
      
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      Experience with VM Horizon View is desired.
      
      
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      Occasional travel will be required for this position, including support for installation and checkout at customer sites.
      
      
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      Intermittent non-standard work hours are possible.
      
      
      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:
      
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        Health Plan
        
        
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        Savings Plan
        
        
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        Paid Time Off
        
        
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        Education Assistance
        
        
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        Training and Development
        
        
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        Flexible Work Arrangements
        
        
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        Additional Northrop Grumman Information:
        Salary Range: $80,600 - $121,000
        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.
        Employees may be eligible for 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 committed to hiring and retaining a diverse workforce. We are proud to be an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action 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/AA 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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