relocation assistance available
clearance:TYPE: Secret TYPE: SecretTYPE: Secret>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 Sr Principal Engineer Systems Verification & Validation Engineer (25 564) to join our team of talented and diverse professionals. Located in Colorado Springs, CO, this role 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 provide not providenot providerelocation assistance and requires on site work with no remote options. Position Overview: The Command and Control, Battle Management, and Communications (C2BMC) program is a vital component of the Missile Defense System. It provides an essential 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 control networked sensors and weapon systems to meet global and regional mission objectives. C2BMC offers a layered missile defense capability, delivering 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 enhance overall performance. Additionally, C2BMC is a key element in all ground and flight tests that verify and demonstrate the missile defense system's current and future capabilities. The successful candidate will collaborate with the C2BMC Regional Applications Analysis team.
Essential Functions:
clearance at the time of application, which is required to start Willingness to
travel up to 10% for business needs Proven
experience in developing and executing V&V test plans for complex systems, managing
requirements, and presenting results to stakeholders and customers Proficiency in automated software evaluation and hands on data verification ( spreadsheets, databases, Linux command line ) Understanding systems and software engineering processes, principles, and lifecycles Strong problem solving and analytical
skills, with the ability to clearly communicate complex technical ideas Self motivated and team oriented; excels in a fast paced environment
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 )
Experience with automated testing and
requirements verification in software applications and systems Knowledge of writing Development, Test, Acceptance, and Production ( DTAP ) procedures Understanding timing related
requirements and their verification Ability to develop verification tools and parsers using MATLAB , Bash , Java , Python, or similar languages
Experience with object oriented programming , SQL queries , regular expressions , reading Java code , and using Git/GitLab CI/CD pipelines Proficiency in analysis, visualization, and statistical methods to interpret system trends, behaviors, and test results Background in missile defense battle management, IR/RF sensor tracking, intercept engagements, space domain awareness, or command and control systems
Experience working in Agile Scrum environments using JIRA and Confluence What We Can Offer You: Northrop Grumman provides a comprehensive
benefits:package and a work environment that encourages your growth, supporting both employees and the company's success. The benefits offered 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 · d Time Off ·d Time Off ·d Time Off · Education:Assistanceresponsibilities 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.
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