Engineer Systems - Sys Integration Engr (26-456)

About the role

• RELOCATION ASSISTANCE: No relocation assistance available
• CLEARANCE REQUIRED FOR START: Yes
• CLEARANCE TYPE: Secret
• TRAVEL: Yes, 10% of the Time

About the role

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 an Engineer Systems – Sys Integration Engr (26-456) to join our team of skilled and diverse professionals. Based at Schriever Space Force Base, 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 plan ballistic missile defense operations systematically, 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.

The System Integration Engineer will support the Integration & Test (I&T) Integrated Product Team (IPT) by integrating C2BMC hardware and software into testbeds and operational systems, conducting system checkouts, troubleshooting issues across the Missile Defense System (MDS), and supporting test events and integration activities with internal, National Team, and Government stakeholders.

Essential Functions

• Integrate Command and Control, Battle Management and Communications (C2BMC) hardware and software into testbeds and operational systems and conduct full system checkouts of virtual machines, networks, and message flows
• Work with various internal and external entities across the Missile Defense System (MDS) to test, troubleshoot, and resolve complex system issues
• Author test plans and procedures, write Problem Reports (PRs) to document issues, and provide feedback to Developers and other stakeholders
• Create and modify scripts to extract specific information from log files and perform data analysis of input/output and internal message traffic
• Operate and troubleshoot C2BMC systems during test events and integration activities, including laboratory, ground test, and fielding activities as required
• Support meetings with National Team groups, other MDS elements, and Government customers by providing technical input, status, and results from integration and test activities
• Self-starter with strong communication, interpersonal, and problem-solving skills, and the ability to work effectively in a fast-paced team environment with the Government customer as well as personnel internal and external to the program
• Basic troubleshooting skills and an ability to understand the hardware and software components running in a widely distributed, virtual environment
• Ability to conduct complex troubleshooting by analyzing application and system logs, network configurations, and interface documents
• Non-standard work hours may be required on occasion, depending on test or fielding schedules
• Position is based at Schriever SFB in Colorado Springs, CO (COS‑M), but travel to fielded sites as well as National Team locations (e.g., Huntsville, HWY83) may be required

Basic Qualifications

Please list your current security clearance and IAT or relevant certifications on your resume, if applicable.

• A Bachelor’s Degree in STEM Computer Science, Systems Engineering, Mathematics, Physics, or a related field from an accredited university, along with 2 years of experience; or a Master’s degree (preferred) in a STEM-related field with 0 years of relevant work experience; or a PhD
• Applicants must have a current, active Government-Issued 8140 certification at IAT Level II or higher (such as Security+ CE, CCNA-Security, CySA+, CND, etc.) at the time of application, which is required to start. The candidate is responsible for maintaining their 8140 certifications throughout the entire contract period
• Applicants must have a current, active in-scope Government-issued Secret security clearance at the time of application, which is required to start
• Domain expertise in one or more of the following areas: Networking, Linux, and/or Windows
• Hands-on experience with or coursework in: Linux and/or Windows system administration
• IP networking concepts, configurations, and basic troubleshooting (e.g., routing, switching, firewalls, VLANs)
• Virtualized environments and virtual machines
• Ability to read and interpret interface control documents (ICDs), network diagrams, and architecture drawings
• Experience creating or modifying scripts (e.g., Bash, Python, PowerShell, or similar) to parse and analyze log files and system data
• Familiarity with analyzing application and system logs, network configurations, and message flows to identify and resolve issues

Preferred Qualifications

• Certificate: Completion of Systems Engineering Graduate Certificate Program (Ex: UCSD, Stevens University, MIT, Caltech)
• Certification: INCOSE Associate Systems Engineering Professional (ASEP) Certification
• Certification: Object Management Group Certified Systems Modeling Professional - Model User (OCSMP - MU)
• Technical knowledge of the Missile Defense Agency (MDA) Missile Defense System (MDS), including sensors, shooters, command and control systems, and networks
• Prior integration and test experience within the Command and Control, Battle Management and Communications (C2BMC) program
• Experience with Agile methodologies, including the creation and management of capabilities, features, and Problem Reports (PRs)
• Experience supporting test events, ground tests, or fielding activities for complex, distributed systems

Pay and benefits

Northrop Grumman provides a comprehensive benefits package and a supportive work environment that encourages your growth, benefiting both employees and the company. The benefits are flexible and customizable, enabling you to choose options that suit your individual and family needs. Your benefits will include the following:

• Health Plan
• Savings Plan
• Paid Time Off
• Education Assistance
• Training and Development
• Flexible Work Arrangements
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Primary Level Salary Range

$83,400.00 - $125,200.00

The above salary range represents a general guideline; however, Northrop Grumman considers a number of factors when determining base salary offers such as the scope and responsibilities 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.