Sr Principal Engineer Systems --- Anti-Tamper Systems/HW Engineer (24-326)
Company: Northrop Grumman
Location: Colorado Springs
Posted on: October 19, 2024
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Job Description:
Requisition ID: R10172903 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 - 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 ---
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, to see
the battle develop collectively, and to dynamically manage
designated networked sensors and weapons systems to achieve global
and regional mission objectives. C2BMC supports a layered missile
defense capability that enables an optimized response to threats of
all ranges in all phases of flight. C2BMC is the force multiplier
that globally and regionally networks integrate, synchronizing
autonomous sensor and weapon systems and operations to optimize
performance. C2BMC is integral to all system ground and flight
tests, which verify and exercise all current and future missile
defense system capabilities. 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.
Able to write and implement engineering plans within a project.
Previous experience should demonstrate the technical skills and
position responsibilities cited here. Ideally, the candidate will
have previously engineered automation pipelines to enable effective
development within environments with rapidly changing requirements.
These design challenges require novel solutions, fast-paced
activities, and tight deadlines. Understanding anti-tampering and
exportability concerns and applying secure hardware/software
methodologies. The candidate should understand the Ballistic
Missile Defense System (BMDS). Some travel between development
sites (COS and HSV) may be required. 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. Develop,
deliver, and maintain waivers for CPI, AT, or defense exportability
features 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. Assess program
protection and Anti-Tamper designs and implementation plans to
support verification and validation efforts. Identify risk-based
technical countermeasures for protecting C2BMC Critical Program
Information and Critical Components. 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. Keep
senior management informed on significant accomplishments, issues,
and concerns. 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: Please note your updated security
clearance and IAT/relevant certifications on your resume, if
applicable. 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; 12 years experience
instead of a degree, or 6 years with a Masters degree in a related
field. Must possess a DoD 8140 certification at IAT Level II or
higher (Security, GSEC, SCNP, SSCP, CISSP, CISA, GSE, SCNA) Must
possess a substantial understanding of system design and
development, service-oriented architecture development principles,
and implementation and continuous integration/continuous delivery
(CI/CD). 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
factor confidentiality, integrity, and availability considerations
in all phases of the system development lifecycle. The ability to
understand and decompose requirements to support hardware
components' implementation, verification, and validation testing.
The ability to generate detailed, repeatable, automated test
procedures. The ability to extract data to support analysis
requirements. The ability to generate procedures that test
functionality. The ability to apply Agile and Lean Product
Development principles and train others through a DevOps-type
environment. The candidate's background should include all system
development life cycle aspects, including experience with Git,
JIRA, Confluence, and other open-source development tools.
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. Northrop Grumman benefits give you the
flexibility and control to choose the benefits that make the most
sense for you and your family. Your benefits will include the
following: Health Plan Savings Plan Paid Time Off Education
Assistance Training and Development Flexible Work Arrangements
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Information: Salary Range: $121,000 - $190,600 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. 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 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. For our
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