Engineer Systems (25 - 457)

Engineer Systems (25-457)

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—Launch and Missile Defense Systems provides an excellent opportunity for Engineer Systems (25-457) to join our team of skilled and diverse professionals. This position, based in Huntsville, AL, or Colorado Springs, CO, plays a crucial role in supporting the U.S. President, the Secretary of Defense, and combatant commanders at strategic, regional, and operational levels.

This position does not include 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 vital part of the Missile Defense System. It offers a key operational platform that allows the U.S. president, the secretary of defense, and combatant commanders at strategic, regional, and tactical levels to systematically plan missile defense operations, monitor battle progress, and actively control networked sensors and weapon systems to achieve global and regional mission goals. C2BMC provides a layered missile defense capability, delivering an optimized response to threats across all ranges and flight phases. It acts as a force multiplier by connecting, integrating, and synchronizing autonomous sensor and weapon systems and operations worldwide and locally to improve overall performance. Additionally, C2BMC is a crucial component of all ground and flight tests that verify and demonstrate the missile defense system’s current and future capabilities.

Essential Functions:

• Software development
• Database manipulation
• Automated tooling pipeline management and maintenance
• Document creation and presentation
• Must be capable of functioning as part of an experienced team in developing systems engineering products while adhering to the Architecture and Systems Engineering Management Plan (ASEMP) and other processes
• Experience in creating and briefing chart packages for tooling or analysis

Salary range for Huntsville: $85,400 - $128,000

Salary range for Colorado Springs: $81,300 - $121,900

Basic Qualifications:

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

• A Bachelor’s Degree in a STEM Science, Computer Science, Systems Engineering, Software Engineering, Mathematics, Physics, or a related field from an accredited university is preferred, 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 in a related field with 0 years of relevant work experience
• Applicants must have a current, active in-scope DoD-issued Secret security clearance at the time of application, which is required to start
• Relevant hands-on experience in Systems Engineering and other skills such as:
  • Programming languages, including Java
  • C++
  • Python
  • Database management
  • Networking
  • Data communications
• Microsoft Excel, including creating Pivot Tables and developing Excel Macros

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)
• Experience in performing systems engineering for DoD Information Systems is desirable
• Experience with DevOps tools such as Jenkins, HTCondor, GitLab, etc., is preferred
• Experience developing tools and products to support system, project analysis, or assessment is desired

What We Can Offer You:

Northrop Grumman provides a comprehensive benefits package and a work environment that encourages your growth, supporting both employees and the company’s success. The benefits offered by Northrop Grumman give flexibility and control, enabling you to choose options that best suit your needs and those of your family. Your benefits will include the following:

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

Primary Level Salary Range: $81,300.00 - $128,000.00 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. Northrop Grumman is an Equal Opportunity 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 and pay transparency statement, please visit http://www.northropgrumman.com/EEO.