Senior Principal Systems Engineer - Verification Product Owner

RELOCATION ASSISTANCE: No relocation assistance available CLEARANCE REQUIRED FOR START: Yes 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—Missile Defense Integration offers an excellent opportunity for a Sr Principal Systems Engineer – Verification Product Owner (26-384) to join our team of skilled and diverse professionals. Based in Colorado Springs, CO, this role is essential to supporting the U.S. President, the Secretary of Defense, and combatant commanders at the strategic, regional, and operational levels. This position does not provide relocation assistance and requires on-site work with no remote options. Position Overview In this role, the selected candidate will be involved throughout the project lifecycle, from development through testing and into deployment and operations. The Verification Test Lead will execute test tasks in accordance with program processes, support resource planning, assist the Engineering Review Boards as appropriate, and support Task Order and customer reviews, as well as metrics collection and analysis. This position requires daily technical and programmatic interaction with civilian, military, and contract leadership, as well as with technical personnel at MDIOC and Highway 83 LM Offices. The role also includes joining the Engineering Support ART and working closely with the Program Leadership for the C2BMC National Team and the MDA BC Customer. The role is responsible for creating a cohesive test strategy across the C2BMC Task Orders and Capabilities. This includes working with their team to monitor a delivery from release creation through TIL testing, developing the C2BMC Test Plan for the capability, and elevating challenges or findings through the appropriate channels. Essential Functions Responsible for coordinating with key partners in milestone design meetings, reviewing and assisting in resolving technical test issues, managing Verification and Test Risks, reporting Program Metrics and Verification Status, and coordinating with technical leads and product owners to ensure successful completion of the necessary testing and verificationEngaging the C2BMC (Command & Control, Battle Management, and Communications) system to provide technical support to Agile Product Teams and the I&T functional area for hardware, software, and system-level verification and validation testingDefining the Overarching Test Strategy for Capabilities across the Program- Defining Risk Mitigation and providing Status of RisksPresenting Verification Plan at Program Milestone ReviewsPresenting the Verification Status and Metrics to C2BMC and BC Leadership- Representing C2BMC NT in Test Working Groups to help define testing of capabilities across the C2BMC ProgramPresenting C2BMC Program with Verification requirements for Iteration PlanningResponsible for verification inputs into proposal and Engineering Estimate activitiesScheduling lab test and installation activities, coordinating with BMDSS (Ballistic Missile Defense Support Systems), Test Bed Contractor, Test Bed Lab Manager, and MDA BCX and the C2BMC NT Integration Team on spiral release installation and integration schedules in the test labsReviewing and providing technical feedback to Detailed Test and Analysis Procedures Basic Qualifications Please list your current security clearance and IAT or relevant certifications on your resume, if applicable. A Bachelor’s Degree in STEM Computer Science, Systems Engineering, Engineering, Mathematics, Physics, or a related field from an accredited university, 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 discipline with 4 years of relevant work experienceApplicants must have a current, active Government-Issued 8140 certification at IAT Level II or higher (such as Security+ CE, CCNA-Security, CySA+, CND, etc.) at the time of application, which is required to start. The candidate is responsible for maintaining their 8140 certifications throughout the entire contract periodApplicants must have a current, active in-scope Government-issued Secret security clearance at the time of application, which is required to startKnowledge of the integration and testing of Command & Control systems with applied relevance to the basic architecture used in the BMDS environment and focused on C2BMC, including external C2BMC element interfacesDaily use of computers running Windows, MS Office, or Linux is required.Demonstrated knowledge of and experience with hardware and software verification and validation processes and techniques, test reporting, regression testing, and test data analysisCapable of managing multiple projects across teamsCapable of assisting test engineers with troubleshooting and analyzing test-bed configurations related to hardware, software, stimuli, and Information Assurance issues or functionalityAbility to synthesize input from multiple personnel into a technical report for the customer, present information in a public forum, and field relevant questions Preferred Qualifications Master’s Degree in Systems Engineering is highly preferredCertification: INCOSE Certified Systems Engineering Professional (CSEP) CertificationCertification: Object Management Group Certified Systems Modeling Professional - Model Builder Fundamental (OCSMP - MBF)Prior C2BMC experience is highly desiredExperience in Agile Test-Driven DevelopmentKnowledge of the integration and testing of Command & Control systems with applied relevance to basic architecture used in the BMDS environment and focused on C2BMC, including external C2BMC element interfacesExperience with Risk and Opportunity ManagementExperience with DOORS, JIRA, and ConfluenceExperience with test automation tools such as Gherkin and CucumberKnowledge of basic message formats such as TADIL-J, HTML, and ATOMSKTechnical understanding of computer network systems, servers, VMs, and multicast techniques, including hardware such as firewalls, routers, switches, and blade servers. What We Can Offer You Northrop Grumman provides a comprehensive benefits package and a supportive work environment that encourages your growth, benefiting both employees and the company. The benefits are flexible and customizable, enabling you to choose options that suit your individual and family needs. Your benefits will include the following: Health PlanSavings PlanPaid Time OffEducation AssistanceTraining and DevelopmentFlexible Work Arrangements https://benefits.northropgrumman.com/us/en2/BenefitsOverview/Pages/default.aspx #NGSpace #COSpace #NGFeaturedJobs #C2BMC #SystemsEngineering #Software Development Primary Level Salary Range: $129,300.00 - $193,900.00 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.