Northrop Grumman Defense Systems is seeking a Principal Systems Engineer with prior design and test experience to join our dynamic and diverse team environment in Des Moines, IA. The selected candidate will be responsible for technical analysis, translating requirements into a proposed design, and assisting in the development and implementation of assigned features.
Actual Job Location: 132 WG Air National Guard Base in Des Moines, Iowa
Responsibilities Include:

Testing to ensure program meets mission package standards
* Standards compliance
* Program incremental standards certification
* Developing and executing test plans related to software interoperability with connected training devices
* Collaborating with support centers and issuing/responding to problem reports as required
* Representing the program at standard working groups identified by the government
* Representing the program's simulation requirements at industry conferences as required
* Consulting on enterprise standards and simulator procurement as required
* Knowledge of CDS technologies
Basic Qualifications:

Bachelor's Degree in Science, Technology, Engineering, or Mathematics (STEM) discipline from an accredited university with 5 years of experience OR 3 years with Masters OR 0 years with PhD
* Active, in-scope US Government issued Secret clearance.
* Experience with Cross Domain Solutions (CDS)
* Experience bridging Live, Virtual, and Constructive training systems together, maintaining standards
* General knowledge of SISO and AF Standards related to Distributive Interactive Simulation (DIS) protocol
* General knowledge of SCARS Increment Standards and Certification Process
* Skills in communication, public speaking, and providing constructive feedback
* Must maintain Security+ certification
Salary Range: *$92,600 - $139,000
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 complete EEO/AA and Pay Transparency statement, please visit. U.S. Citizenship is required for all positions with a government clearance and certain other restricted positions.