Hardware Engineer - Level 3 (SE&V) (26-286)

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 Principal Hardware Engineer (SE&V) (26-286) to join our team of skilled and diverse professionals. Based in Colorado Springs, CO, or Huntsville, AL, 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: 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 systematically plan ballistic missile defense operations, 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. Member of the Systems Engineering & Verification (SE&V) Resource Management Area (RMA). This role supports the design and development of hardware and network products, hardware product selection, procurement support, and the Hardware approval process for the C2BMC program, both Regional and Global. Essential Functions: The selected applicant will work directly with the HW Architect and BOM Manager and will be responsible for working with the Architecture Review Board (ARB), the Hardware Site Engineering Control Board (HSECB), and assigned engineering staff from all functional areas to support hardware and software selection and to compile, maintain, and coordinate Bill of Material changes with Task Order Management and Customer Representatives This role will support the delivery of multiple CDRLs covering HW and SW reports and current design details This role will support the preparation of the BOM for proposal pricing and ongoing hardware and software evaluation to support EOS/EOL and evolution roadmap planning Ability to coordinate with the C2BMC Integrated Logistics Support Working Group (ILSWG) Basic Qualifications: Please list your current security clearance and IAT or relevant certifications on your resume, if applicable. A Bachelor’s Degree in Computer Science, Software Engineering, Engineering, Mathematics, Physics, or a related field from an accredited university, along with 5 years of experience; or a Master’s degree (preferred) in a related field with 3 years of relevant work experience; or 9 years of relevant work experience may be considered as an alternative to a degree Applicants must have a current, active in-scope DoD-issued Secret security clearance at the time of application, which is required to start Willingness to travel 10% of the time for business needs A proven track record of applying hardware architecture principles to system design and development Experience working within integrated teams with other systems, software, and specialty engineers to develop hardware and infrastructure solutions using engineering processes and methods Experience communicating the desired capabilities to a diverse group of developers, engineers, subject-matter experts, and users Must also have a solid understanding of hardware and networking device selection, procurement processes, and hardware baseline approaches (HW/SW Baseline DB experience is a plus) Ability to support End-of-Sale/End-of-Life COA analysis Experience with HW Architecture Identify and define the target hardware baseline, along with the integration practices and methods Understanding and appreciation of information assurance, maintenance, operations, and logistics concerns, and their application to requirements, design, and development phases, and to MDNT program processes and work products Provide a technical risk assessment for unsupported product configurations upon receiving vendor obsolescence notices (for HW and SW) COTS Product Supportability Assessments and formal trade studies Preferred Qualifications: Familiarity with the application and use of hardware, operating systems, and infrastructure, with Private on-prem cloud design is a plus Experience in ballistic missile defense or air defense operations is highly desirable Skills desired include: Ability to identify and define a HW/SW baseline Deep understanding of hardware and network device selection Understanding procurement processes Technology Evolution Planning Knowledge of Agile processes and Scrum duties Must understand systems architecture and architectural models Should have experience and expertise in systems architecture, hardware design, and hardware definition Ability to analyze high-level physical and infrastructure designs Must possess strong written and verbal communication skills and be able to clearly and effectively present technical methods and results Be able to work effectively and cooperatively with people within and outside the program Experience with Private On-Prem Cloud systems, as well as VMware, HP, Dell, and other COTS products and technologies, is preferred Ideally, can identify disconnects between the hardware host and the COTS software hosted on it Possess familiarity with the C2BMC system and missile defense domain. Familiarity with hardware maintenance and management approaches (EOS/EOL) desired 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 Plan Savings Plan Paid Time Off Education Assistance Training and Development Flexible Work Arrangements #NGSpace #COSpace #NGFeaturedJobs #C2BMC Primary Level Salary Range: $98,900.00 - $148,300.00 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. 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