Northrop Grumman
Sr Principal Engineer Systems - Core SE Team Lead
Northrop Grumman, Huntsville, Alabama, United States, 35824
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 provides an excellent opportunity for a Sr Principal Engineer Systems - Core SE Team Lead (25-334) to join our team of skilled and diverse professionals. This position, located in Colorado Springs, CO, or Huntsville, AL, plays a crucial role in supporting the U.S. President, the Secretary of Defense, and combatant commanders at strategic, regional, and operational levels.
Relocation assistance is not offered for this position, and this role requires on-site work 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 allows the U.S. president, the secretary of defense, and combatant commanders at strategic, regional, and tactical levels to systematically plan ballistic missile defense operations, monitor battle progress, and actively manage networked sensors and weapon systems to meet 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 functions 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.
The team lead is the primary leadership figure for all Core SE team members and reports to the Regional SE Engineering Manager.
Essential Functions:
Responsible for tracking accurate team progress metrics
Handles all team staffing duties, such as interviewing new candidates, addressing team performance concerns, and supporting team member growth and development
Expected to be technically competent in all work performed by the team, enabling them to review the product and ensure quality
Responsible for establishing and ensuring adherence to Core SE team processes
Experience in developing proposals, team building, creating and maintaining metrics, facilitating and providing training, and shaping organizational culture
Managing System Engineers and providing mentorship in the discipline is essential
Ability to work on-site and collaborate with teammates from multiple companies and across geographically diverse locations is required
Familiarity with
Agile
principles and the ability to work with different teams within an organization are also required
Salary range in Huntsville: $131,100 - $196,700
Salary range in Colorado Springs: $124,900 - $187,300
Basic Qualifications:
Please include your current security clearance and IAT or relevant certifications on your resume, if applicable.
A Bachelor's Degree in
STEM
fields such as Computer Science, Systems Engineering, Mathematics, Physics, or a related discipline 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 a PhD in a related field with 4 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
Ability and willingness to travel up to 10% to support business needs are required
Strong System Engineering and Proven Leadership Experience Needed
Experience in system engineering for large, complex systems, including requirements analysis and decomposition, interface definition, root cause analysis, application design, integration, and testing
Excellent communication and presentation skills are required
Preferred Qualifications:
Master's Degree
in Systems Engineering is highly preferred
Certification:
INCOSE Certified Systems Engineering Professional (CSEP) Certification
Certification:
Object Management Group Certified Systems Modeling Professional - Model Builder Fundamental (OCSMP - MBF)
Experience developing prototypes and conducting experiments is strongly preferred
Modeling and simulation experience is desirable
Experience within the Missile Defense Agency or with Command and Control is highly preferred
What We Can Offer You:
Northrop Grumman offers a comprehensive benefits package and a work environment that promotes your growth, supporting both employees and the company's success. The benefits provided by Northrop Grumman give you flexibility and control to choose options that best meet 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
https://benefits.northropgrumman.com/us/en2/BenefitsOverview/Pages/default.aspx
#NGSpace
#COSpace
#NGFeaturedJobs
#C2BMC
Additional Northrop Grumman Information:
Primary Level Salary Range: $124,300.00 - $196,700.00
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.
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 provides an excellent opportunity for a Sr Principal Engineer Systems - Core SE Team Lead (25-334) to join our team of skilled and diverse professionals. This position, located in Colorado Springs, CO, or Huntsville, AL, plays a crucial role in supporting the U.S. President, the Secretary of Defense, and combatant commanders at strategic, regional, and operational levels.
Relocation assistance is not offered for this position, and this role requires on-site work 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 allows the U.S. president, the secretary of defense, and combatant commanders at strategic, regional, and tactical levels to systematically plan ballistic missile defense operations, monitor battle progress, and actively manage networked sensors and weapon systems to meet 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 functions 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.
The team lead is the primary leadership figure for all Core SE team members and reports to the Regional SE Engineering Manager.
Essential Functions:
Responsible for tracking accurate team progress metrics
Handles all team staffing duties, such as interviewing new candidates, addressing team performance concerns, and supporting team member growth and development
Expected to be technically competent in all work performed by the team, enabling them to review the product and ensure quality
Responsible for establishing and ensuring adherence to Core SE team processes
Experience in developing proposals, team building, creating and maintaining metrics, facilitating and providing training, and shaping organizational culture
Managing System Engineers and providing mentorship in the discipline is essential
Ability to work on-site and collaborate with teammates from multiple companies and across geographically diverse locations is required
Familiarity with
Agile
principles and the ability to work with different teams within an organization are also required
Salary range in Huntsville: $131,100 - $196,700
Salary range in Colorado Springs: $124,900 - $187,300
Basic Qualifications:
Please include your current security clearance and IAT or relevant certifications on your resume, if applicable.
A Bachelor's Degree in
STEM
fields such as Computer Science, Systems Engineering, Mathematics, Physics, or a related discipline 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 a PhD in a related field with 4 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
Ability and willingness to travel up to 10% to support business needs are required
Strong System Engineering and Proven Leadership Experience Needed
Experience in system engineering for large, complex systems, including requirements analysis and decomposition, interface definition, root cause analysis, application design, integration, and testing
Excellent communication and presentation skills are required
Preferred Qualifications:
Master's Degree
in Systems Engineering is highly preferred
Certification:
INCOSE Certified Systems Engineering Professional (CSEP) Certification
Certification:
Object Management Group Certified Systems Modeling Professional - Model Builder Fundamental (OCSMP - MBF)
Experience developing prototypes and conducting experiments is strongly preferred
Modeling and simulation experience is desirable
Experience within the Missile Defense Agency or with Command and Control is highly preferred
What We Can Offer You:
Northrop Grumman offers a comprehensive benefits package and a work environment that promotes your growth, supporting both employees and the company's success. The benefits provided by Northrop Grumman give you flexibility and control to choose options that best meet 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
https://benefits.northropgrumman.com/us/en2/BenefitsOverview/Pages/default.aspx
#NGSpace
#COSpace
#NGFeaturedJobs
#C2BMC
Additional Northrop Grumman Information:
Primary Level Salary Range: $124,300.00 - $196,700.00
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.