Sr Principal Engineer Systems (DTS) (26-373)

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 (DTS) (26-373) 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.

Overview: The Command and Control, Battle Management, and Communications (C2BMC) program is a key component of the Missile Defense System. It is a vital operational system that enables the U.S. President, the Secretary of Defense, and combatant commanders at strategic, regional, and operational levels to plan ballistic missile defense operations systematically, collectively monitor the battle, and dynamically control networked sensors and weapon systems to achieve global and regional mission goals. C2BMC supports layered missile defense capabilities that enable an optimized response to threats across all ranges and flight phases. It serves as a force multiplier by networking, integrating, and synchronizing autonomous sensor and weapon systems and operations, both globally and regionally, to improve performance. C2BMC is essential for all ground and flight tests that verify and demonstrate the current and future capabilities of missile defense systems. Essential Functions: Will be responsible for leading the technical aspects of the system's DTS development, which includes identifying technical issues, working with the C2BMC enterprise to resolve them, collaborating with associate contractors developing simulation and stimulus equipment, providing status updates at meetings, and closely coordinating with the test and integration team to offer oversight and guidance Will work closely with Task Order management to address scope questions, identify potential improvements, and help plan for follow-on task orders Will work closely with the customer to address questions and concerns Will serve as a versatile systems engineer who bridges the gap between high-level mission objectives and concrete, field-ready solutions They must be comfortable navigating complex missile defense environments, collaborating with multiple stakeholder groups, and driving technical decisions from concept through integration, while upholding rigorous safety and performance standards Basic Qualifications:   Please list your current security clearance and IAT or relevant certifications on your resume, if applicable.   A Bachelor’s Degree in a STEM field (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 field with 6 years of relevant work experience; or a PhD in a related discipline with 4 years of relevant work experience Applicants must have a current, active in-scope