Sentinel - Principal/Sr Principal Engineer - Network Simulation & Test Analyst - 19789

Northrop Grumman•Roy, UT

8d•$98,400 - $184,200•Onsite

About The Position

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. Join Northrop Grumman on our continued mission to push the boundaries of possible across land, sea, air, space, and cyberspace. Enjoy a culture where your voice is valued and start contributing to our team of passionate professionals providing real-life solutions to our world’s biggest challenges. We take pride in creating purposeful work and allowing our employees to grow and achieve their goals every day by Defining Possible. With our competitive pay and comprehensive benefits, we have the right opportunities to fit your life and launch your career today. Northrop Grumman Defense Systems is seeking a Principal/Sr Principal Systems Engineer to come work as a Network Simulation & Test Analyst. This position is located in Roy, Utah and supports the Sentinel program.

Requirements

Must be a US Citizen with an active U.S. Government Secret security clearance with an ability to obtain and maintain Special Access Program (SAP) approval within a reasonable period of time as determined by the company to meet its business need
Modeling, Simulation, and Analysis experience of Aerospace Vehicles through either professional work experience or education performing physics based simulation and analysis
1+ years of experience with analysis tools such as MATLAB
Familiarity with statistical theory and it's application to analysis problems
Strong partnership/collaboration skills with demonstrated ability to partner cross-IPT/cross-discipline within a team
Exposure to developing governance and standards
Experience with systems integration
Bachelor's degree in a Science, Technology, Engineering or Mathematics (STEM) discipline from an accredited university and 5 years of experience with Bachelor's degree, 3 years of experience with Master's degree, 1 years of experience with PhD (for Principal Systems Engineer)
1+ years of experience with scripting (e.g. Python/PowerShell) (for Principal Systems Engineer)
Exposure to designing, architecting, simulating, or deploying complex network infrastructures (for Principal Systems Engineer)
1+ years of experience working with requirements including authoring, allocating, tracing, interpreting, etc... (for Principal Systems Engineer)
1+ years of experience with one or more of the following: C2, physical security, cybersecurity, communications systems, facility design, military aerospace development (for Principal Systems Engineer)
Bachelor's degree in a Science, Technology, Engineering or Mathematics (STEM) discipline from an accredited university and 8 years of experience with Bachelor's degree, 6 years of experience with Master's degree, 4 years of experience with PhD (for Sr. Principal Systems Engineer)
2+ years of experience with scripting (e.g. Python/PowerShell) (for Sr. Principal Systems Engineer)
1+ years of experience with designing, architecting, simulating, or deploying complex network infrastructures (for Sr. Principal Systems Engineer)
2+ years of experience working with requirements including authoring, allocating, tracing, interpreting, etc... (for Sr. Principal Systems Engineer)
2+ years of experience with one or more of the following: C2, physical security, cybersecurity, communications systems, facility design, military aerospace development (for Sr. Principal Systems Engineer)

Nice To Haves

Active Top Secret Clearance
Experience with network capacity planning or modeling, reliability-centered design (RCD), and/or developing Mean-Time Between Failure (MTBF) metrics for network elements
Experience implementing and executing a monitoring environment for prototype or early-production network systems, creating Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs), and/or running incident response during EMD's "production test" phase
Familiarity with NOC tools (SolarWinds, Splunk, NetMRI), incident response
Proficiency with telemetry (SNMP, NetFlow, sFlow)
Hardline &/or RF communications skillsets
Experience implementing and using model-based systems engineering tools, practices, and methods (including using SysML or UML in Cameo or Rhapsody)
Experience with the Atlassian Tool Suite
Familiarity with Model-Driven Systems Engineering languages (SysML/UML in Cameo or Rhapsody)
Experience developing network documentation and design planning
Familiarity with DoD approved routing/switching platforms, DoD security frameworks, NIST 800-53
Ability to obtain DOD 8570 IAT Level II (Security + or higher) within 2 months of employment start

Responsibilities

Support the NSI team which works to develop program-wide networking governance and standards, develop and/or synthesize network artifacts at the system level (including cross-segment network interfaces, program network architecture, and network documentation), perform program-wide gap assessments for network development, develop handling plans for any identified issues, and provide networking subject matter expertise to areas such as Major Program Event (MPE) reviews, modeling (architecture, simulation, analysis....), and requirements.
Mentor under a senior-level architect/assignee on networking systems architecture synthesis and system-level development
Use Modeling, Simulation, & Analysis (MS&A) practices to design, test, and verify network capabilities
Drive system-level network MS&A and test governance and tool standardization
Provide program-wide SME inputs into networking MS&A and test
Coordinate with other MS&A, Test, and network developer teams (e.g. MS&A, RAM, STT, etc…)
Mentor a mid-career Network Simulation & Test Analyst on networking systems MS&A practices
Perform day-to-day health checks, network capacity planning/modeling, performance analytics, reliability-centered design (RCD), and develop Mean-Time-Between-Failure (MTBF) metrics for network elements
Set up a 24×7 monitoring environment for prototype and early-production systems, create SOPs, and run the incident-response cycle during the EMD’s “Production Test” phase
Participate in frequent working groups to support iterative development
Create and ensure that appropriate network documentation exists
Develop and document technical processes and procedures as needed
Recommend and implement system/process enhancements that will improve the performance and reliability of the system
Influence network requirements and interfaces; translate program-level requirements into network-level deliverables
Support governance adherence for waveform and lower-level OSI network management, protocols, and timing
Assess the design, implementation, and maintenance of scalable network infrastructure to include network design, architecture, specifications, cross-segment interfaces, and equipment selection per DoD requirements
Support all phases of the systems lifecycle including concept, design, fabrication, test, installation, operation, maintenance and disposal
Provide specific and detailed information for hardware and software selection as well as implementation techniques and tools for the most efficient solution to meet business needs, including present and future capacity requirements
Maintain knowledge of current and emerging Industry and DoD trends and technologies in network frameworks, management, and analytics while ensuring proper utilization where applicable
Establish and maintain high levels of customer satisfaction according to defined objectives while adhering to established policies