Systems Engineer - Mission Analyst (Level 2 or 3)

RELOCATION ASSISTANCE: No relocation assistance available

CLEARANCE REQUIRED FOR START: Yes

CLEARANCE TYPE: Secret

TRAVEL: Yes, 10% of the TimeDescription

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, Multi-Domain Operations, and Missile Defense Integration Business Unit (BU) has an exciting career opportunity for a Systems Engineer – Mission Analyst – Level 2 or 3 to join our team of qualified, diverse individuals. This position will be on the Schriever Space Force Base, in Colorado Springs, CO.

Position Overview:

The Systems Engineer - Mission Analyst – Level 2 or 3 will support the Overhead Persistent InfraRed (OPIR) Organization.  The selected candidate will guide and advise Space-Based Infrared System (SBIRS) and Ballistic Missile Defense System (BMDS) OPIR Architecture (BOA) analysis efforts in support of MDA Flight Tests and Integrated/Distributed Ground Tests.

Essential Functions:

• Technical analysis, system integration, verification and validation, and “supportability and effectiveness” analyses for total OPIR systems. 
• Analyses are performed at all levels to include concept, design, recorded background scenario generation, test, installation, operation, maintenance, and post-test results. 
• Will be versed in the development of MATLAB/Python scripting. 

Other Responsibilities Include:

• Performing system integration/update troubleshooting, and Verification & Validation of Threat Modeling Implementation within OPIR Models & Simulations.
• Special focus on process automation through script development to support the Ground Test Integrated Simulation System (GTISS) architecture, design, and implementation within the OPIR framework.
• Will define the next generation of Ground Testing and working with the latest technology to enable mission success.

The selected candidate should thrive in a fast-paced work environment with high expectations, significantly diverse assignments, and collaborative/teams comprised of all experience levels.

This requisition may be filled at a higher grade based on qualifications listed below.

This requisition may be filled at either a Systems Engineer – Level 2 or a Principal Systems Engineer – Level 3.

Basic Qualifications:

• Systems Engineer - Level 2: Bachelor’s Degree in a STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering or Mathematics) discipline from an accredited university and 2 years of related work experience, or a Master's Degree and 0-2 years of related work experience.
• Principal Systems Engineer - Level 3: Bachelor’s Degree in a STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering or Mathematics) discipline from an accredited university and 5 years of related work experience, or a Master's Degree and 3 years of related work experience, or 1 year of related work experience with a PhD. in STEM.
• Ability and willingness to travel up to 10% of the time to support business needs.
• Applicants must have a current active in-scope DoD-issued Secret security clearance at the time of application, which is required to start.
• Data Analysis and Scripting experience.
• Detailed working knowledge of OPIR systems and Mission performance/execution.
• Basic knowledge of LINUX commands.
• Ability to maintain and follow documented processes and procedures.
• Strong communications skills, both verbal and written.
• Basic knowledge of MS Word and MS Excel.
• Ability to maintain documentation through the development lifecycle.
• Ability to work in a team-centric, multi-tasking environment.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Scripting experience with MATLAB, Python and Perl.
• Hands-on experience analyzing OPIR post-test data.
• Detailed working knowledge of BOA performance/execution.
• Detailed working knowledge of SBIRS performance/execution.

Primary Level Salary Range: $83,400.00 - $125,200.00Secondary Level Salary Range: $103,600.00 - $155,400.00

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.