RELOCATION ASSISTANCE: No relocation assistance available

CLEARANCE TYPE: Secret

TRAVEL: Yes, 10% of the Time

Description

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 offers an excellent opportunity for an Integration and Test Engineer – Junior Integrator/Operator (25-505) to join our team of skilled and diverse professionals. This position, based at Schriever Space Force Base in Colorado Springs, CO, plays an essential role in 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 working on-site with no remote options.

 

Position Overview:

 

The Command and Control, Battle Management, and Communications (C2BMC) program is a vital component of the Missile Defense System. It provides an essential operational platform that enables 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 manage networked sensors and weapon systems to accomplish global and regional mission objectives. C2BMC offers a layered missile defense capability, delivering an optimized response to threats across all ranges and flight phases. It serves as a force multiplier by linking, integrating, and synchronizing autonomous sensor and weapon systems and operations worldwide and locally, thereby improving overall performance. Additionally, C2BMC plays a critical role in all ground and flight tests that verify and demonstrate the missile defense system's current and future capabilities.

The System Test Team is responsible for planning and analyzing all MOS ground and flight tests related to the C2BMC program. The Junior Integrator/Operator will initially support the C2BMC System Test & Integration group as a system operator, configuring and operating C2BMC systems, servers, and other components during tests in a Hardware-in-the-Loop (HWIL) environment. It will eventually transition to the operational environment. The collection and staging of data will also be coordinated with the System Test Data Manager. Ideally, the candidate will become knowledgeable about the architecture, network, and data flows of the complex C2BMC system, as well as its interoperability with other Missile Defense System sensors, shooters, and elements. This role provides an opportunity to develop into a Systems Integrator. The Integration group is responsible for ensuring systems are successfully integrated before test events or operational deployment. Another growth opportunity exists in the area of System Test Subject Matter Expert (SME). This group is responsible for the detailed planning and execution of ground and flight tests, including the production of all required test artifacts.

Essential Functions 

• Ground test types include:

o   Pairwise tests

o   Continuous Developmental Integration (CDI)

o   Integrated Ground Test (GTI)

o   Distributed Ground Test (GTD)

o   Cyber Tests

o   Space Domain Awareness (SDA)

o   Pre-flight test HWIL efforts

• Flight tests are conducted using predefined sensors and shooters

• International events include various ground and flight tests

• Self-starter with strong communication, interpersonal, and problem-solving skills, able to work effectively in a fast-paced team environment with government clients and both internal and external personnel

• Enthusiastic about quickly expanding knowledge while supporting a large and complex system

 

Basic Qualifications:

 

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

• A Bachelor’s Degree in 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 in a related field with 0 years of relevant work experience; or 6 years of relevant work 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

• Willingness and ability to travel up to 10% to support business needs

• Basic Linux and Windows skills

• Proficient in MS Office applications

 

Preferred Qualifications:

•  Candidates with an active DoD 8140 certification at IAT Level II or higher (e.g., Security+, GSEC, SCNP, SSCP, CISSP, CISA, GSE, SCNA) are strongly preferred at the time of application. If such a certification is not held, it must be obtained within 40 days of the start date. The selected candidate will be responsible for securing and maintaining their DoD 8140 certification on their own personal time and at their own expense. Candidates who fail to obtain the required certification within 40 days will be evaluated for removal and subject to termination
• Experience with the C2BMC program in any role is strongly preferred
• Ability to configure, operate, and gather data from servers, NAS devices, etc.
• Experience in basic troubleshooting of systems

 

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 are flexible, giving you control 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

 

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Additional Northrop Grumman Information:

Primary Level Salary Range: $67,200.00 - $100,800.00

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. U.S. Citizenship is required for all positions with a government clearance and certain other restricted positions.