Sr. Principal Systems Enginer - JEMINI (21-186) at Northrop Grumman in Colorado Springs, Colorado

Job Description:

Embark on a career putting innovative, reliable, and agile products and ideas into orbit, and beyond. Northrop Grumman has opportunities waiting for you that play a vital role in human space exploration, national defense, and scientific discovery, supporting multiple programs across the universe. With us, you'll discover a culture of curiosity and collaboration that will have you Defining Possible from the day you start. Our space systems connect and protect millions of people on earth every day, now and for the future. Explore your future and launch your career today.
At Northrop Grumman we develop cutting-edge technology that preserves freedom and advances human discovery. 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 continue to innovate with developments from launching the first commercial flight to space, to discovering the early beginnings of the universe. Our employees are not only part of history, they're making history.
The Engineering organization pushes the boundaries of innovation, redefines engineering capabilities, and drives advances in various sciences. Our team is chartered with providing the skills, innovative technologies to develop, design, produce and sustain optimized product lines across the sector while providing a decisive advantage to the warfighter. Come be a part of our mission!
Northrop Grumman Space Systems (NGSP) is looking for you to join our team as a Sr. Principal Systems Engineer based out of Schriever Air Force Base, Colorado Springs, CO.
What You'll get to Do:

• The Systems Engineer's primary responsibility is to work as a member of the X-Lab software development team to develop and test innovative solutions in support of X-Lab projects and experiments.
• Non-standard work hours are highly likely during event execution and a small amount of travel may be required.
• This position will focus on the integration of the R&D systems into C2BMC and will contribute to other ongoing X-Lab projects as needed.
• Including the assessment on how the C2BMC prototype system performs using state vectors, integrating source tracks into the prototype and assessing track processing results, generating and assessing concurrent radar and sensor tracks during M&S and live flight test events, and enhancing experimental prototypes based on results of these activities.
• The Systems Engineer will apply these results to identify and work to enhance C2BMC for future operations.

Qualifications:




Basic Qualifications:

If applicable, please note your updated security clearance and IAT/relevant certifications on your resume.

• An active Top Secret clearance is required.
• 9 Years with Bachelor's degree in a STEM related field; or 7 years with Master's degree.
• Possesses demonstrable skills in Systems engineering of new capabilities and generating detailed and repeatable tests.
• Experience with the Systems Engineering "V", and all elements.
• The Systems Engineer must have experience working in an integrated team environment with other systems, and specialty engineers to develop solutions that includes a background in all aspects of the systems development life cycle.
• The Systems Engineer should have demonstrated contributions to implementation and testing that includes the ability to analyze high level needs and defined a structured and logical approach to refine the capability into an integrated set of requirements that led to a fielded product.
• The Systems Engineer should have demonstrated the ability to communicate effectively, clearly present technical approaches and findings, and have experience in writing and implementing engineering plans within a project.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Security+
• Test driven development and continuous integration
• Software architecture design
• Service Oriented Architecture development principles
• Ability to refactor code for reusability, readability, and maintainability in an object-oriented codebase
• Application deployment, integration, and troubleshooting
• Operating systems experience with Windows & Unix/Linux
• Experience with the Eclipse IDE, Maven, and Git
• Conduct and participate in peer reviews
• Ability to extract data to support analysis
• Implementation of algorithms
• Messaging interface development
• Theory and application of the BMDS
• Theory and application of command and control systems
• Theory and application of track correlation algorithms
• Familiarity with Link-16, including content, transmission rules, etc.
• Experience with COTS and FOSS
• Using the Agile methodology for software development

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:

• Health Plan
• Savings Plan
• Paid Time Off
• Education Assistance
• Training and Development
• Flexible Work Arrangements

https://benefits.northropgrumman.com/us/en2/BenefitsOverview/Pages/default.aspx
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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. 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. Learn about Northrop Grumman Total Rewards and Benefits.
Additional Northrop Grumman Information:

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 www.northropgrumman.com/EEO. U.S. Citizenship is required for most positions. Apply Now