Sr./ Pr. Software Ground Systems Engineer (TS) Space Systems (Dulles) Job at Nor

Sr./ Pr. Software Ground Systems Engineer (TS) Space Systems (Dulles)

Requisition ID: R10181184

• Location: Dulles, Virginia, United States of America
• Clearance Type: Top Secret
• Telecommute: No - Teleworking not available for this position
• Shift: Days (United States of America)
• Travel Required: Yes, 10% of the Time
• Relocation Assistance: Relocation assistance may be available
• 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.

Northrop Grumman Space Systems is seeking a Ground Systems Engineer to join our team of qualified, diverse individuals within the Tactical Division. This technical role is located in Dulles, VA.

Job Responsibilities:

This position will support a funded study providing subject matter expertise to ground system design, architecture development, cloud application integration/deployment, and system integration. Additionally, you will provide technical assessments to system design and integration challenges and recommend mitigation approaches, to include hardware solutions, software solutions, and modification of architectural design.

You will work to provide technical solutions to a wide range of complex and technically challenging work.

Additionally, you will:

• Build relationships between key stakeholders such as vendors, cloud infrastructure providers, and the customer
• Strong analytical and collaboration skills
• Review system architectures, analyze requirements and system design, propose verification methodologies, and help integrate complex ground systems
• Review software development contractor’s documents and procedures, requirements, verification methodologies, Concept of Operations (CONOPS), Interface Control Documents (ICDs) and test plans to ensure program success
• Provide support to acquisitions, source selection and programmatic processes
• Provide technical evaluation of proposals submitted by contractors
• Update Statements of Work (SOW) to support any Engineering Change Proposal (ECP)
• Coordinate and facilitate technical exchange meetings between various organizations
• Monitor software testing to ensure system requirements are properly addressed
• Cloud Computing
• Experience migrating and integrating systems into a cloud environment
• Experience integrating cloud services and tools
• Experience planning and engineering of an organization’s cloud computing infrastructure and applications
• Familiarity with various cloud technologies such as Software as a Service (SaaS), Platform as a Service (PaaS), or Infrastructure as a Service (IaaS)
• Oversee the implementation of a complex blended architecture that includes bare metal and virtualized components as well as cloud-based applications
• Software Integration
• Knowledge of various programming languages including Python, C++ & Java
• Understanding of the software design implications required to maximize cloud computing environments
• Experience integrating complex software systems into a cloud environment
• Participate in independent integration testing on the system software or hardware to determine the system’s compliance with specified requirements
• Manage and monitor vendor's software development processes and activities

Qualities for Success:

• Demonstrated ability to work in a fast paced, dynamic, and energetic environment
• Experience across multiple engineering disciplines to include: systems engineering, software development, and integration and test

This position can be filled at a level 3 or 4.

Basic Qualifications:

Principal Engineer

• Must have an active TS/SCI with ability to obtain a SAP clearance at time of application
• Bachelor’s degree in a STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering or Mathematics) field from an accredited university with 5+ years experience OR a Master’s Degree in a STEM discipline with 3+ years experience, or a PhD. Experience can be considered in lieu of degree
• Experience with software integration to include cloud computing environment
• Experience in operational readiness, rehearsals, and system testing

Sr. Principal Engineer

• Must have an active TS/SCI with ability to obtain a SAP clearance at time of application
• Bachelor’s degree in a STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering or Mathematics) field from an accredited university with 9+ years experience OR a Master’s Degree in a STEM discipline with 7+ years experience OR a PhD with 4+ years of experience. Experience can be considered in lieu of degree
• Experience with software integration to include cloud computing environment
• Experience in operational readiness, rehearsals, and system testing

Preferred Qualifications:

• Agile
• DevOps
• Demonstrated experience in technical problem solving, to include decomposition, root cause analysis, solution development, implementation, and monitoring
• Significant experience with designing, building, and deploying of software products

Northrop Grumman offers a competitive and robust benefits program.

As a full-time employee of Northrop Grumman, you are eligible for our robust benefits package including:

• Medical
• 401k
• Educational Assistance
• Life Insurance
• Employee Assistance Programs & Work/Life Solutions
• Paid Time Off
• Health & Wellness Resources
• Employee Discounts
• Flexible Schedules (For example the ability to work a 9/80 work schedule, which allows an employee to work a nine-hour day Monday through Thursday and take every other Friday off of work)

For more details please visit our total rewards site or chat with one of our recruiters to learn more.

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.

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 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.

• Be part of a culture that thrives on intellectual curiosity, cognitive diversity and bringing your whole self to work.
• Use your skills to build and deliver innovative tech solutions that protect the world and shape a better future.
• Enjoy benefits like work-life balance, education assistance and paid time off.

Did you know?

Northrop Grumman leads the industry team for NASA’s James Webb Space Telescope, the largest, most complex and powerful space telescope ever built. Launched in December 2021, the telescope incorporates innovative design, advanced technology, and groundbreaking engineering, and will fundamentally alter our understanding of the universe.