Sentinel

Company: Northrop Grumman
Location: Roy
Posted on: August 7, 2022

Job 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.

Join Northrop Grumman on our continued mission to push the boundaries of possible across land, sea, air, space, and cyberspace. Enjoy a culture where your voice is valued and start contributing to our team of passionate professionals providing real-life solutions to our world's biggest challenges. We take pride in creating purposeful work and allowing our employees to grow and achieve their goals every day by Defining Possible. With our competitive pay and comprehensive benefits, we have the right opportunities to fit your life and launch your career today.

Embark on a career putting innovative, reliable, and agile products and ideas into orbit, and beyond. Northrop Grumman has opportunities waiting for you that play a vital role in human space exploration, national defense, and scientific discovery, supporting multiple programs across the universe. With us, you'll discover a culture of curiosity and collaboration that will have you Defining Possible from the day you start. Our space systems connect and protect millions of people on earth every day, now and for the future. Explore your future and launch your career today.

Northrop Grumman Space Systems is seeking an Electrical Engineer / Principal Electrical Engineer to join the System Test Team (STT). This position is located in Roy, UT and supports the Ground Based Strategic Deterrent (GBSD) program. Final position offered will be based on candidate level of experience.

What You Will Get To Do:

The selected candidate for this role will be responsible for supporting a team of highly qualified Electrical Engineers, Mechanical Engineers, Computer Science engineers and systems engineers designing the Launch Support System (LSS) ground system for Sentinel flight test program. This role will report directly to the LSS engineering manager under STT Ground Test.

The candidate will research, develop, design, and test electrical components, equipment, systems, and networks in support of the LSS system. They will define design and technology maturity constraints of the system in accordance with customer specifications and range certification requirements outlined in AFSPCMAN 91-710. The candidate will develop thorough definition of system external interfaces and defines system implementation approach and operational concept while ensuring requirements are met and evaluates performance with customer. This role will require travel to Vandenberg Space Force Base, and Promontory, UT. The role will require the willingness to work a flexible work schedule that may include extended shifts, holidays, and weekends and support on call status for 24 hours-a-day, 7 days- a-week, and 365 days a year.

Key Responsibilities include:
---Responsible for the engineering process development, continuous improvement, and affordability initiatives within the various systems and systems assigned.
---Serves as the liaison to LSS Technical Lead Engineer, customers, operations, and other functional groups.
---Manages risks, change requests and opportunities for all engineering scope within the system discipline.
---Collaborates with all functional organizations to resolve engineering conflicts with a multiple disciplined maintenance community.
---Maintain System configuration control over SW/HW versions/configurations (network/computing/applications, automated environment creation.
---Maintain technical expertise in all areas of network and computer hardware and software interconnection and interfacing, such as routers, multiplexers, firewalls, hubs, bridges, gateways, etc.
---Evaluate and reports on new communications technologies to enhance capabilities of the network.
---Utilize sound engineering practices to develop, implement, and maintain end-to-end ground systems.
---Product Deliveries include: ICDs, Emulator/Simulator baseline control, test plans, network diagrams, integration/deployment work instructions, production, and test system hardware (e.g., networks).

As a full-time employee of Northrop Grumman Space Systems, you are eligible for our robust benefits package including:
- Medical, Dental & Vision coverage
- 401k
- Educational Assistance
- Life Insurance
- Employee Assistance Programs & Work/Life Solutions
- Paid Time Off
- Health & Wellness Resources
- Employee Discounts

This positions standard work schedule is a 9/80. The 9/80 schedule allows employees who work a nine-hour day Monday through Thursday to take every other Friday off. This role may offer a competitive relocation assistance package.

Basic Qualifications:
---Engineer: Bachelor of Science degree in a STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering and Math) discipline and 2 years of experience; 0 years with Master's Degree
Principal Engineer: Bachelor of Science degree in a STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering and Math) discipline and 5 years of experience; 3 years with Master's Degree; 0 years with PhD
---Experience designing integrated ground-based computer systems supporting programs during flight test
---US Citizen
---Current DoD Secret clearance granted or re-investigated within last 6 years

Preferred Qualifications:
Experience leading a team of diverse team members on an integrated ground-based computer system.
---Knowledge and experience using CAMEO and/or Model Based Systems Engineering (MBSE) Principles.
---Experience using DOORS Requirements Management Database.
---Experience with Agile
---Previous ICBM experience.
---Experience developing and delivering system drawings.
---Knowledge and experience with AFSPCMAN 91-710 and range certification safety requirements.
---Experience operating and troubleshooting information systems.
---Experience designing, developing, building, testing and maintaining network and computing infrastructure
---Experience identifying systems anomalies and troubleshooting (network/custom applications/COTS software/server infrastructure)
---Current or previously held, IAT Level 2 Security Certification (Security +, CySA+, CCNA Security, GICSP, GSEC, SSCP) or IAT DoD level 3 (CASP, CCNP-Security, CISA, CISSP,GCED, GCIH).
---Knowledge of virtualization sustainment/maintenance.
---Project Management, risk and opportunities, and Change Request Experience
---Current DoD Top Secret clearance granted or re-investigated within last 6 years

Salary Range: $71,100 USD - $131,400 USD

Employees may be eligible for 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 health and safety of our employees and their families is a top priority. The company encourages employees to remain up-to-date on their COVID-19 vaccinations. U.S. Northrop Grumman employees may be required, in the future, to be vaccinated or have an approved disability/medical or religious accommodation, pursuant to future court decisions and/or government action on the currently stayed federal contractor vaccine mandate under Executive Order 14042 .

Northrop Grumman is committed to hiring and retaining a diverse workforce. We are proud to be an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action 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/AA and Pay Transparency statement, please visit . U.S. Citizenship is required for most positions.

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