Sr Principal Engineer Systems - Systems Engineer Architect (24-495)

Company: Northrop Grumman
Location: Colorado Springs
Posted on: March 13, 2025

Job Description:

Requisition ID: R10180424

• Category: -Engineering
• Location: Colorado Springs, Colorado, United States of America - Huntsville, Alabama, United States of America
• Clearance Type: -Secret
• Telecommute: -No- Teleworking not available for this position
• Shift: -Days (United States of America)
• Travel Required: -Yes, 10% of the Time
• Positions Available: -1At 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 Sr Principal Engineer Systems - Systems Engineer Architect (24-495) to join our team of qualified, diverse individuals. This position will be in Colorado Springs, CO, or Huntsville, AL. 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 that globally and regionally networks integrate, synchronizing 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. In this role, the successful candidate will be responsible for providing technical leadership for the system's development, including identifying technical issues and coordinating across the C2BMC enterprise to resolve these issues, coordinating with associate contractors developing the sim/stim equipment, reporting status at meetings, and working closely with the test and integration team to provide oversight and direction. - Understanding of DoD and missile defense command and control, battle management (C2BMC) architectures and system concepts, mission, and common system test and data analysis techniques. -Ability to be part of an integrated team tasked with defining the operational, physical, functional, and technical architecture necessary to describe the vision and desired capabilities of an evolving C2BMC effort. Essential Functions:
  • Analyzing high-level needs and refining the need into an integrated set of hardware and software through a structured and logical approach
  • Identifying & defining desired system capabilities
  • Communicating the desired capabilities to a diverse group of developers, engineers, subject matter experts, and users
  • Generating architecture artifacts to document and control the achievement of the desired capabilities
  • Designing and developing new systems and integrating existing systems
  • Communicate and interact with the customer and related system programs, including presenting technical approaches and findings in written and verbal form
  • Ensures conversion of mission requirements into total systems solutions that account for the system's design and technology maturity constraints
  • Develop systems and system element architecture, design, and interface definition
  • Support internal and external design reviews
  • Maintain knowledge of current and developing technologies and design and analysis methodologies
  • Must have the ability to exploit that architecture background to assist in defining system capabilities and developing architecture artifacts
  • Ability to analyze high-level needs and, through a structured and logical approach, refine the need into an integrated set of hardware and software
  • Ability to lead portions of the activity
  • Develop models and architectural guidelines for current and future system development
  • Able to effectively and clearly present technical approaches and findings. -Communicating and interacting with the customer and related system programs is essentialSalary range for Colorado Springs: $124,900 - $187,300 Salary range for Huntsville: $131,100 - $196,700 Basic Qualifications: Please note your updated security clearance and IAT/relevant certifications on your resume, if applicable.
    • An active Secret clearance is required to start
    • Bachelor's degree in a STEM Engineering discipline or related field with 8 years experience. Or a Master's degree in a STEM Engineering discipline with 6 years of experience
    • Generating architecture artifacts to document and control the achievement of the desired capabilities
    • Experience developing system engineering artifacts:
      • Specifications
      • Interface Control Documents
      • Use Cases
      • System Architecture Descriptions
      • Trade Studies
      • Experience working in an integrated team environment with other systems, software, and specialty engineers is required to develop solutions
      • Engineering leadership, identifying and defining desired capabilities and fielding new capabilities.
      • System-of-system definition, integration practices, and methods
      • Experience with applying and using systems engineering tools for requirements management and Object-oriented requirements definition (e.g., DOORS)
      • Experience with CAMEO
      • Experience using C2BMC processes and methods
      • Experience with Distributed Training System (DTS)Preferred Qualifications:
        • Experience with training system development is desirable
        • Familiarity with the C2BMC system and other Integrated Air and Missile Defense (IAMD) systems is desirable
        • Familiarity with training and exercise methods and systems, particularly missile defense training systems, is valuable
        • Experience is desirable with training system solution implementation in missile defenseWhat 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:
          • Health Plan
          • Savings Plan
          • Paid Time Off
          • Education Assistance
          • Training and Development
          • Flexible Work ArrangementsNGSpace COSpace NGFeaturedJobs C2BMC Additional Northrop Grumman Information: Salary Range: $124,300 - $196,700The 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 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. U.S. Citizenship is required for all positions with a government clearance and certain other restricted positions.

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