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Sr. Staff HPC SEIT Lead (RC1117)

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Northrop Grumman

Sr. Staff HPC SEIT Lead (RC1117)

Annapolis Junction, MD

RELOCATION ASSISTANCE: Relocation assistance may be availableCLEARANCE TYPE: PolygraphTRAVEL: 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.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.

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We are looking for you to join our team as a Sr. Staff High Performance Computing (HPC) Systems Engineering Integration & Test (SEIT) Lead. The Northrop Grumman Microelectronics Design and Applications (MDA) Business Area's (BA) Research Computing (RC) organization seeks HPC professionals to support its growing teams of scientists and engineers. The MDA RC organization is responsible for the design, development, deployment, security, operation, monitoring, management, and support of all computational hardware and software used for basic research, modeling and simulation, circuit design, and circuit testing. RC oversees multiple highly complex large compute clusters that are required in the daily work of users of diverse backgrounds, roles, and responsibilities. RC is searching for HPC operations, administration, and applications experts excited to learn new technologies and contribute to a highly dynamic organization.
Roles and Responsibilities:

Ensure system technical compliance with the program Statement of Work (SOW) and system requirements.
Develop system level roadmaps capturing the advancement of MDA and other relevant technologies.
Lead system engineering activities: trade studies, analysis of alternatives and requirement decomposition/allocation.
Collaborate with Cost Account Manager (CAM) activities.
Lead Configuration/Change Control Board activities.
Collaborate with solution providers and partners to verify capabilities satisfy program requirements.
Design validation approaches to ensure the system fulfills its operational objectives and stakeholder requirements in its intended operational setting.
Ensure system technical compliance with the program Statement of Work (SOW) and system requirements.
Develop system level roadmaps capturing the advancement of MDA and other relevant technologies.
Lead system engineering activities: trade studies, analysis of alternatives and requirement decomposition/allocation.
Coordinate between the System Architect, Chief Engineer, Product Team Lead(s), program manager, and customer to ensure the integrity and executability of the program technical baseline
This position will serve on-site in Linthicum/ Annapolis Junction, MD.
Basic Qualifications for Sr. Staff HPC SEIT Lead:

Bachelor's degree in a STEM area (Science, Technology, Engineering or Math), with 14+ years of experience in engineering of systems supporting High Performance Computing or a Master's degree in a STEM area (Science, Technology, Engineering or Math), with 12+ years of experience in engineering of systems supporting High Performance Computing.
Experience with high-performance Linux servers, low-latency network fabrics, and/or distributed storage technologies.
Demonstrated requirements management from elicitation to verification, facilitating internal and customer collaboration to capture and enhance engineering artifacts
Demonstrated experience managing risk and opportunity for production of core engineering work products and track the work products and associated program dependencies in the program schedule.
Demonstrated experience in leading technical team in systems engineering processing from generation of an Integrated Master Plan (IMP) to Work Product Breakdown into Integrated Master Schedules (IMS) for the development of complex systems of systems.
Knowledge of high-performance software development paradigms, such as parallelization, disk I/O, or memory caching.
Candidate Must be a U.S. Citizen
Clearance: Candidate must currently have and be able to maintain an Active DoD TS/SCI Clearance with Polygraph
Preferred Qualifications of Sr. Staff HPC SEIT Lead:

Understanding of DoD systems engineering requirements approach.
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Salary Range: $163,200.00 - $256,400.00The 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.

Client-provided location(s): Annapolis Junction, MD, USA
Job ID: NorthropGrumman-R10191941
Employment Type: Other

Perks and Benefits

  • Health and Wellness

    • Health Insurance
    • Dental Insurance
    • Vision Insurance
    • Life Insurance
    • Short-Term Disability
    • Long-Term Disability
    • HSA
    • HSA With Employer Contribution
    • On-Site Gym
    • Pet Insurance
    • Mental Health Benefits
    • Virtual Fitness Classes
  • Parental Benefits

    • Birth Parent or Maternity Leave
    • Non-Birth Parent or Paternity Leave
    • Fertility Benefits
    • Adoption Assistance Program
    • Family Support Resources
    • Adoption Leave
  • Work Flexibility

    • Flexible Work Hours
    • Remote Work Opportunities
    • Hybrid Work Opportunities
    • Four-Day Work Week
  • Office Life and Perks

    • Commuter Benefits Program
    • Company Outings
    • On-Site Cafeteria
    • Holiday Events
  • Vacation and Time Off

    • Paid Vacation
    • Paid Holidays
    • Sabbatical
    • Leave of Absence
  • Financial and Retirement

    • 401(K)
    • 401(K) With Company Matching
    • Performance Bonus
    • Relocation Assistance
    • Financial Counseling
    • Profit Sharing
  • Professional Development

    • Tuition Reimbursement
    • Promote From Within
    • Mentor Program
    • Shadowing Opportunities
    • Access to Online Courses
    • Lunch and Learns
    • Internship Program
    • Leadership Training Program
    • Associate or Rotational Training Program
  • Diversity and Inclusion

    • Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Program
    • Employee Resource Groups (ERG)
    • Woman founded/led

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