Staff Engineer Systems

Relocation assistance may be available. Active Top Secret/SCI clearance with a CI Poly required at start. Travel required: 25% of the time.

About the role

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. 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.

The Intelligence Systems Division, a division within Northrop Grumman’s Space Systems Sector, is known for pushing the boundaries of innovation and redefining engineering capabilities. Our team is chartered with providing the skills and innovative technologies to develop, design, produce, and sustain optimized product lines while providing a decisive advantage to the warfighter.

We are seeking a highly skilled Systems Integrator with expertise in ground software systems, integration, and testing. The ideal candidate will be responsible for supporting the verification of ground software systems and integrating key mission-critical technologies. This position offers the opportunity to work on cutting-edge space systems while collaborating with multidisciplinary engineering teams at our Fairfax, VA, Linthicum, MD, or Morrisville, NC locations.

Responsibilities

• Perform Verification & Validation (V&V) activities for ground software systems, including mission management, command and control, and space vehicle operations.
• Develop and execute integration and test plans, including test cases, procedures, and documentation to ensure system functionality and compliance with requirements.
• Collaborate with developers, testers, and other team members to resolve issues and achieve full system integration.
• Utilize testing tools and automation strategies to enhance efficiency and effectiveness during the integration process.
• Provide detailed documentation of processes, results, and recommendations for optimization.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree and 12 years of relevant experience; 10 years of relevant experience with a Master's; 7 years of relevant experience with a PhD.
• Proven experience with ground software system verification, specifically related to Command and Control (C2) and Mission Management (MM).
• Strong background in integration and test efforts, including planning, execution, and documentation.
• Expertise in testing tools and automation.
• Active Top Secret/SCI clearance with a CI Poly required at time of application.

Skills

• Proficiency in programming and scripting languages such as Python, MATLAB, C, C++, and Java.
• Exposure to Model-Based Systems Engineering (MBSE) tools like Visio and Cameo.
• Familiarity with collaboration and lifecycle management tools, including JIRA, Confluence, and Bitbucket.
• Knowledge of Systems Tool Kit (STK) for mission simulation and analysis.
• Experience with Agile program execution, including sprint planning, backlog management, and iterative development.
• Working knowledge of Gherkin/Cucumber testing frameworks for behavior-driven development (BDD).
• Hands-on experience with version control systems like GitLab.
• Understanding and use of container technologies (e.g., Docker).
• Familiarity with cloud technologies, especially AWS Cloud services.

Pay

Primary salary range: $169,000.00 - $265,600.00. The above range represents a general guideline; base salary offers consider the scope and responsibilities of the position, as well as 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.

Benefits

• Health insurance coverage
• Life and disability insurance
• Savings plan
• Company-paid holidays
• Paid time off (PTO) for vacation and/or personal business