Sentinel - Principal/Sr Principal Engineer - Network Simulation Jobs

Principal/Sr Principal Systems EngineerAt 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. Join Northrop Grumman on our continued mission to push the boundaries of possible across land, sea, air, space, and cyberspace. Enjoy a culture where your voice is valued and start contributing to our team of passionate professionals providing real-life solutions to our world's biggest challenges. We take pride in creating purposeful work and allowing our employees to grow and achieve their goals every day by Defining Possible. With our competitive pay and comprehensive benefits, we have the right opportunities to fit your life and launch your career today.Northrop Grumman Defense Systems is seeking a Principal/Sr Principal Systems Engineer to come work as a Network Simulation & Test Analyst. This position is located in Roy, Utah and supports the Sentinel program. What You'll Get To Do:Mentor under a senior-level architect/assignee on networking systems architecture synthesis and system-level developmentUse Modeling, Simulation, & Analysis (MS&A) practices to design, test, and verify network capabilitiesDrive system-level network MS&A and test governance and tool standardizationProvide program-wide SME inputs into networking MS&A and testCoordinate with other MS&A, Test, and network developer teams (e.g. MS&A, RAM, STT, etc...)Mentor a mid-career Network Simulation & Test Analyst on networking systems MS&A practicesPerform day-to-day health checks, network capacity planning/modeling, performance analytics, reliability-centered design (RCD), and develop Mean-Time-Between-Failure (MTBF) metrics for network elementsSet up a 24×7 monitoring environment for prototype and early-production systems, create SOPs, and run the incident-response cycle during the EMD's "Production Test" phaseParticipate in frequent working groups to support iterative developmentCreate and ensure that appropriate network documentation existsDevelop and document technical processes and procedures as neededRecommend and implement system/process enhancements that will improve the performance and reliability of the systemInfluence network requirements and interfaces; translate program-level requirements into network-level deliverablesSupport governance adherence for waveform and lower-level OSI network management, protocols, and timingAssess the design, implementation, and maintenance of scalable network infrastructure to include network design, architecture, specifications, cross-segment interfaces, and equipment selection per DoD requirementsSupport all phases of the systems lifecycle including concept, design, fabrication, test, installation, operation, maintenance and disposalProvide specific and detailed information for hardware and software selection as well as implementation techniques and tools for the most efficient solution to meet business needs, including present and future capacity requirementsMaintain knowledge of current and emerging Industry and DoD trends and technologies in network frameworks, management, and analytics while ensuring proper utilization where applicableEstablish and maintain high levels of customer satisfaction according to defined objectives while adhering to established policiesBasic Qualifications This requisition may be filled at either the Principal Systems Engineer level (T-03) or Sr. Principal Systems Engineer level (T-04). Required for Both Levels:Must be a US Citizen with an active U.S. Government Secret security clearance with an ability to obtain and maintain Special Access Program (SAP) approval within a reasonable period of time as determined by the company to meet its business needModeling, Simulation, and Analysis experience of Aerospace Vehicles through either professional work experience or education performing physics based simulation and analysis1+ years of experience with analysis tools such as MATLABFamiliarity with statistical theory and its application to analysis problemsStrong partnership/collaboration skills with demonstrated ability to partner cross-IPT/cross-discipline within a teamExposure to developing governance and standardsExperience with systems integrationPrincipal Systems Engineer:Bachelor's degree in a Science, Technology, Engineering or Mathematics (STEM) discipline from an accredited university and 5 years of experience with Bachelor's degree, 3 years of experience with Master's degree, 1 years of experience with PhD1+ years of experience with scripting (e.g. Python/PowerShell)Exposure to designing, architecting, simulating, or deploying complex network infrastructures1+ years of experience working with requirements including authoring, allocating, tracing, interpreting, etc...1+ years of experience with one or more of the following: C2, physical security, cybersecurity, communications systems, facility design, military aerospace developmentSr. Principal Systems Engineer:Bachelor's degree in a Science, Technology, Engineering or Mathematics (STEM) discipline from an accredited university and 8 years of experience with Bachelor's degree, 6 years of experience with Master's degree, 4 years of experience with PhD2+ years of experience with scripting (e.g. Python/PowerShell)1+ years of experience with designing, architecting, simulating, or deploying complex network infrastructures2+ years of experience working with requirements including authoring, allocating, tracing, interpreting, etc...2+ years of experience with one or more of the following: C2, physical security, cybersecurity, communications systems, facility design, military aerospace developmentPreferred QualificationsActive Top Secret ClearanceExperience with network capacity planning or modeling, reliability-centered design (RCD), and/or developing Mean-Time Between Failure (MTBF) metrics for network elementsExperience implementing and executing a monitoring environment for prototype or early-production network systems, creating Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs), and/or running incident response during EMD's "production test" phaseFamiliarity with NOC tools (SolarWinds, Splunk, NetMRI), incident responseProficiency with telemetry (SNMP, NetFlow, sFlow)Hardline &/or RF communications skillsetsExperience implementing and using model-based systems engineering tools, practices, and methods (including using SysML or UML in Cameo or Rhapsody)Experience with the Atlassian Tool SuiteFamiliarity with Model-Driven Systems Engineering languages (SysML/UML in Cameo or Rhapsody)Experience developing network documentation and design planningFamiliarity with DoD approved routing/switching platforms, DoD security frameworks, NIST 800-53Ability to obtain DOD 8570 IAT Level II (Security + or higher) within 2 months of employment startAs a full-time employee of Northrop Grumman, you are eligible for our robust benefits package including:Medical, Dental & Vision coverage401kEducational AssistanceLife InsuranceEmployee Assistance Programs & Work/Life SolutionsPaid Time OffHealth & Wellness ResourcesEmployee DiscountsThis position's standard work schedule is 9/80. The 9/80 schedule allows employees who work a nine-hour day Monday through Thursday to take every other Friday off. 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