Sr Principal Integration and Test Engineer (CDS) (26-231)

Northrop Grumman • Colorado Springs, CO

49d • $106,800 - $160,200 • 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.
Northrop Grumman Space Systems—Missile Defense Integration offers an excellent opportunity for a Sr Principal Integration and Test Engineer (CDS) (26-231) to join our team of skilled and diverse professionals. Based in Colorado Springs, CO, this role is essential to supporting the U.S. President, the Secretary of Defense, and combatant commanders at the 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 systematically plan ballistic missile defense operations, collectively monitor the battle, 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, both globally and regionally, to improve performance. C2BMC is essential for all ground and flight tests that verify and demonstrate the current and future capabilities of missile defense systems.

Requirements

• A Bachelor’s Degree in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Computer Information Systems, Management Information Systems, Information Technology, Systems Engineering, Mathematics, Physics, or a related field from an accredited university, along with 8 years of experience; or a Master’s degree (preferred) in a related field with 6 years of relevant work experience; or 12 years of relevant work experience may be considered as an alternative to a degree
• Applicants must have a current, active DoD 8140 certification at IAT Level II or higher (such as Security+, GSEC, SCNP, SSCP, CISSP, CISA, GSE, SCNA, etc.) at the time of application, which is required to start. The candidate is responsible for maintaining their DoD 8140 certification throughout the entire contract period
• Applicants must have a current, active in-scope DoD-issued Top Secret security clearance at the time of application, which is required to start with the eligibility to be read on to SCI clearance
• Network Management and Monitoring Systems Experience
• Understanding of standard DOD security practices, such as STIG compliance and system accreditation implementation efforts
• Proven experience in network traffic analysis, diagnostics, and troubleshooting

Nice To Haves

• Experience with Radiant Mercury strongly desired
• Candidates with experience planning and supporting the deployment of network infrastructure are highly sought after
• Prior C2BMC network experience is also an advantage
• Proven experience with Ansible or other automation tools; scripting experience a plus
• Experience with GitLab/Maven is also desired

Responsibilities

• Assisting software development personnel with investigating and resolving issues
• Develop configurations to support testing and prototyping of developing systems
• Creating and modifying scripts to analyze input, internal, and output message data
• Troubleshooting issues in both testing and prototypes
• Create troubleshooting procedures and workaround documents
• Review and provide feedback on system specifications, development, test, and network documents as necessary, and represent the Integration team
• Automating scripts to configure and maintain remote hosts
• Responsible for the development, configuration control, deployment, and testing of Radiant Mercury Configuration (including Rules), with a primary focus on Cross Domain Solutions (CDS) integration
• Will play a key role in ensuring seamless CDS implementation, configuration, and maintenance, and may be required to travel to remote locations to perform CDS installations, upgrades, and troubleshooting in accordance with Program configuration management processes
• Will assist with integrating JEMINI Lab test suites into our development lab
• Must be an effective communicator with excellent writing and presentation skills, proficient with Microsoft PowerPoint and Visio drawing tools
• Must be able to work collaboratively in a team environment with other highly motivated integration engineers and independently at times on large field projects

Benefits

• Health Plan
• Savings Plan
• Paid Time Off
• Education Assistance
• Training and Development
• Flexible Work Arrangements
• health insurance coverage
• life and disability insurance
• Company paid holidays and paid time off (PTO) for vacation and/or personal business

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Senior