Sr Principal Engineer Hardware Site Engineer (26-015)

Northrop Grumman•Colorado Springs, CO

3d•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. Northrop Grumman Space Systems—Missile Defense Integration offers an excellent opportunity for a Sr Principal Engineer Hardware - Site Engineer (26-015) to join our talented and diverse team. Based in Colorado Springs, CO, this role is essential to supporting the U.S. President, the Secretary of Defense, and combatant commanders at strategic, regional, and operational levels. This position does not provide relocation assistance and requires on-site work with no remote options. Position Overview: The Command and Control, Battle Management, and Communications (C2BMC) program is a key component of the Missile Defense System. It is a vital operational system that enables the U.S. president, the secretary of defense, and combatant commanders at strategic, regional, and operational levels to plan ballistic missile defense operations systematically, monitor the battle collectively, and dynamically control networked sensors and weapon systems to achieve global and regional mission goals. C2BMC supports layered missile defense capabilities that enable an optimized response to threats across all ranges and flight phases. It serves as a force multiplier by networking, integrating, and synchronizing autonomous sensor and weapon systems and operations globally and regionally to improve performance. C2BMC is essential for all ground and flight tests that verify and demonstrate current and future missile defense system capabilities. This is a team deputy/admin position on the C2BMC Deployment Team that requires managing the team's administrative tasks, multiple projects in parallel, and pop-up functions as they arise.

Requirements

Please list your current security clearance and IAT or relevant certifications on your resume, if applicable.
A Bachelor's Degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, Systems Engineering, Engineering, Mathematics, Physics, or a related field from an accredited university is preferred, along with 8 years of experience; or a Master's degree in a related field with 6 years of relevant work experience; or 12 years of relevant experience may be considered as an alternative to a degree
Applicants must have a current, active in-scope DoD-issued Secret security clearance at the time of application, which is required to start with the eligibility to be cleared at SCI
Willingness to travel up to 10% for business needs

Nice To Haves

Ability to work on multiple projects concurrently in a team environment and require limited guidance
Knowledge of engineering concepts, principles, and techniques; proficiency in Microsoft Visio (other equivalent professional drawing programs desired) and Microsoft Excel; and a strong understanding of drafting and hardware engineering standards
Basic understanding of networks (VLANs, switch stacking, routers, etc.)
Supporting engineering tasks in the following areas: Technical-related meetings Configuration control Bill of Materials development
Provide drafting and design engineering during the system design, development, and deployment activities
Control and manage all drawings for the program
Completing required documentation and drawings in accordance with the Systems and/or Hardware Engineer's direction
Work with fielding and mission-success organizations to ensure timely and accurate documentation
Working knowledge of Agile methodologies
Previous experience in: Systems Engineering/Hardware Engineering
Fluent in the Microsoft Office suite
Project management
Strong communication skills with a proactive mindset
C2BMC experience highly desired

Responsibilities

Preparation and review of site drawings and plans
Review of the content and details of technical products
Acting as a technical interface between the Missile Defense National Team (MDNT) working-level counterparts and the MDA customer
Document work to be completed using Agile methodologies, update as required, and coordinate with team leadership on work completion
Develop Basis of Estimates ( BOE ) and Engineering Estimates ( EE ), providing hour estimates and justification for completion, along with installation material estimates
The successful Site Engineering deputy will be a member of a focused team that interfaces with peer-level team members, the Deployment Team Leadership, and NT management to ensure high-quality products are delivered on time and within available resources
May serve in project leadership roles and represent the organization as the prime customer contact on significant technical matters under contract