Systems Engineer 4 - (25-563)
RELOCATION ASSISTANCE: No relocation assistance availableCLEARANCE TYPE: SecretTRAVEL: 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-Missile Defense Integration provides an excellent opportunity for an Sr Principal Engineer Systems - RA Systems Engineer Coordinator (25-563) to join our team of talented and diverse professionals. Based in Huntsville, AL, this role is essential 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 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 serves as an essential operational platform 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, monitor the battlefield collectively, and dynamically manage networked sensors and weapons systems to meet global and regional mission objectives. C2BMC supports layered missile defense capabilities that enable an optimized response to threats at all ranges and during every flight phase. It acts as a force multiplier by connecting, integrating, and synchronizing autonomous sensor and weapon systems and operations both globally and regionally to improve performance. C2BMC is crucial for all ground and flight tests that verify and demonstrate current and future missile defense system capabilities.
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The purpose of the Regional Applications Systems Engineer Coordinator is to act as the primary technical liaison for software between Regional Applications (RA) cross-functional product teams and Systems Engineering, Verification, Integration, and Test RMAs, supporting system engineering-related efforts.
Essential Functions:
Will be responsible for coordinating RA efforts related to software updates within end-to-end systems engineering activities, including requirements flow analysis, support verification and validation, and test event efforts
Will offer systems engineering expertise and leadership to ensure a disciplined software development process for defining, developing, and analyzing system capabilities
Support the flow of requirements (CES, SCN, and PCN) and reviews, communication status, upcoming milestones, and dependencies
Review Support Interface Control Document (ICD), communication status, upcoming milestones, and dependencies
Support the V&V test plans and assist with coordinating test execution across test labs and cross-functional teams
Coordinate problem reports with Solution Chiefs, handle customer reviews and releases to lead problem identification, and recommend future solutions
Assist with staffing duties such as reviewing resumes, conducting interviews, and choosing candidates
Support the preparation of Basis of Estimates (BOEs), Engineering Estimates (EEs), proposal responses to Request for Proposals (RFPs), and similar activities
Software Architecture Design Document (SADD) and Functional Architecture Design Document (FADD) manager responsible for coordinating the content and maintenance of the documents
Coordination and implementation of MBSE tools for regional applications
The successful candidate will support Solution Leadership in ensuring that design documents and artifacts are completed for the Product Teams when required
Identify process gaps, promote best practice adoption (such as model-based systems engineering and DevSecOps integration), and facilitate lessons learned capture
Collaborate with internal stakeholders, government, and customer representatives to support critical daily operations and distributed multi-element deliveries and activities
Assist management with scheduling and technical aspects of the Regional Applications, including Iteration Planning and Task Order support
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, Software Engineering, Mathematics, Physics, Aerospace Engineering, or a related field from an accredited university is preferred, along with 8 years of experience; or a Master's degree (preferred) in a STEM-related field with 6 years of relevant work experience; or PhD in a related STEM discipline with 8 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
Will have professional experience in Software Development and Systems Engineering or related disciplines
Will have significant experience in authoring ICDs, IDDs, and requirements
Must be able to work effectively as part of an experienced team in developing software designs and reviewing systems engineering products and artifacts, while following the program's Software Development Plan (SDP), Systems Engineering Management Plan (SEMP), and other C2BMC processes and plans
Direct experience with requirements management tools (Jama, IBM DOORS, Polarion, Azure)
Participation in verification & validation & planning or execution (test plan creation, testcase management, defect tracking)
Strong written and oral communication with both technical and non-technical audiences
Will have significant experience leading teams
Preferred Qualifications:
Master's Degree (preferred) in Systems Engineering
Certification: INCOSE Certified Systems Engineering Professional (CSEP) Certification
Certification: Object Management Group Certified Systems Modeling Professional - Model Builder Fundamental (OCSMP - MBF)
Experience as a Technical Lead, Software Development Lead, Systems Engineering SME, or Systems Engineering Leader in Missile Defense, Space, or Link 16 Domain
Experience working in an integrated team environment with other systems, software, and specialty engineers to develop solutions
Experience in identifying and defining system capabilities; communicating these capabilities to a diverse group of software developers, engineers, subject matter experts, and users; and creating artifacts to document and track the achievement of system capabilities
Experience in developing system engineering and architecture artifacts (e.g., specifications, interface control documents, use cases, system architecture descriptions, trade studies, etc.)
Experience preparing briefings, designing and reviewing architecture artifacts, and presenting at DoD Customer Design Reviews
Experience as a technical leader in a DoD Systems Engineering or Software Development project
Familiarity with private cloud solutions and IT technologies such as VMWare/Nutanix, RedHat, and network solutions
Experience in Software Development and Java-based Applications
Knowledge of DevSecOps and/or Digital Engineering Transformation (DET) methodologies and solutions
Knowledge of Agile development and Scrum
Familiarity with Model-Based Systems Engineering (MBSE) and tools like Cameo or similar applications
Familiarity with requirements management tools, such as DOORS
Knowledge of missile defense systems such as U.S. Ground-Based Midcourse Defense (GMD), the sea-based Aegis system, Terminal High Altitude Area Defense (THAAD), Integrated Battle Command System (IBCS), space systems, or Link 16 domain
Requirements Engineering and Systems Architecture
Requirements elicitation and analysis, functional allocation, interface control documents (ICDs), and SysML/UML fundamentals
Schedule development using MS Project, Primavera, and Smartsheet; task tracking with Jira and Azure DevOps; resource planning; document control via SharePoint, Confluence, and CMIS; dashboard creation with Power BI and Tableau; and metrics collection
Technical writing, presentation design, stakeholder communication, and meeting facilitation
Agile/SAFe familiarity
What We Can Offer You:
Northrop Grumman provides a comprehensive benefits package and a work environment that fosters your growth, supporting both employees and the company's success. The benefits offered by Northrop Grumman are flexible and customizable, allowing 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
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Additional Northrop Grumman Information:
Primary Level Salary Range: $152,000.00 - $169,700.00The 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.
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
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