Sr Principal Engineer Systems – Anti-Tamper Systems/HW Engineer (24-326)

Requisition ID: R10171036

• Category: Engineering

• Location: Colorado Springs, Colorado, United States of America | Huntsville, Alabama, United States of America

• Clearance Type: Secret

• Telecommute: No- Teleworking not available for this position

• Shift: Days (United States of America)

• Travel Required: Yes, 10% of the Time

• Positions Available: 1

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. 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.

Northrop Grumman Space Systems – Launch and Missile Defense Systems has an exciting career opportunity for a Sr Principal Engineer Systems – Anti-Tamper Systems/Hardware Engineer (24-326) to join our team of qualified, diverse individuals. This position will be in Colorado Springs, CO, or Huntsville, AL.

Position Overview:

The Command and Control, Battle Management, and Communications (C2BMC) program integrates the Missile Defense System. It is a vital operational system that enables the U.S. president, secretary of defense, and combatant commanders at strategic, regional, and operational levels to systematically plan ballistic missile defense operations. C2BMC supports a layered missile defense capability that enables an optimized response to threats of all ranges in all phases of flight.

The successful candidate must have a demonstrated ability to collaborate with a team of high-performing individuals across a multi-site, multi-discipline organization. Ability to analyze high-level needs and, through a structured and logical approach, refine the need into an evolving minimum viable product (MVP) that leads to a fielded product. Able to communicate effectively and clearly present technical approaches and findings. Previous experience should demonstrate the technical skills and position responsibilities cited here.

Essential Functions:

• Coordinate with Missile Defense Agency (MDA) Anti-tamper (AT) and C2BMC leadership on updates and changes to the C2BMC system.

• Perform Anti-Tamper Risk and Threat Management Assessments and reports for the C2BMC program.

• Develop the analysis process, prepare the AT plan, and provide coordination and input for near-term fielding decisions.

• Develop, deliver, and maintain the C2BMC AT Plan, C2BMC AT Evaluation Plan, C2BMC Key Management Plan, and the C2BMC Program Protection Plan.

• Develop, deliver, and maintain Critical Program Information (CPI) analysis, Defense Exportability Assessments, and defense export strategy.

• Assess program Anti-Tamper designs and implementation plans in support of verification and validation efforts.

• Develop and deliver recommendations to improve program protection while meeting cost, schedule, and performance objectives.

• Brief Anti-Tamper and Program Protection requirements and prepare white papers and evaluations as required.

• Support program milestone reviews and Fielding Decisions and verify entrance criteria are satisfied by approving the Anti-Tamper and Program Protection products.

• Interact with customers to define SSE requirements, solutions, trades, costs, implementation, system impacts, and effectiveness.

• Support developing plans and estimates, task execution, project tracking, reporting, and risk identification and mitigation plans.

• Able to work independently and the poise and flexibility required to work in a highly dynamic environment.

• Self-starter who can initiate research and clearly document results.

Basic Qualifications:

• An active Secret clearance is required to start.

• 8 years with a Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Computer Science, Mathematics, Physics, or a related field; 6 years with a Masters degree in a related field; or 12 years experience in lieu of a degree.

• Must possess a DoD 8140 certification at IAT Level III or higher.

• Must possess a substantial understanding of system design and development principles.

• Understand and possess demonstrable skills, including:

• Designing and implementing Anti-Tamper (AT) and Defense Exportability Features (DEF) solutions.

• The ability to engineer complex systems to ensure separation of concerns.

• The ability to generate detailed, repeatable, automated test procedures.

• The ability to apply Agile and Lean Product Development principles as well as train others through a DevOps-type environment.

• Candidates must also have experience working in an integrated team environment with other systems, software, and specialty engineers to develop solutions.

What We Can Offer You:

Northrop Grumman provides a comprehensive benefits package and a work environment that encourages your growth and supports the mutual success of our people and our company.

Additional Northrop Grumman Information:

Salary Range: $121,000 - $190,600

Northrop Grumman is committed to hiring and retaining a diverse workforce. We are proud to be an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer.