Job Responsibilities:
This position will support a funded study providing subject matter expertise to ground system design, architecture development, cloud application integration/deployment, and system integration. Additionally, you will provide technical assessments to system design and integration challenges and recommend mitigation approaches, to include hardware solutions, software solutions, and modification of architectural design.
You will work to provide technical solutions to a wide range of complex and technically challenging work.
Additionally, you will:

Build relationships between key stakeholders such as vendors, cloud infrastructure providers, and the customer
* Strong analytical and collaboration skills
* Review system architectures, analyze requirements and system design, propose verification methodologies, and help integrate complex ground systems
* Review software development contractor's documents and procedures, requirements, verification methodologies, Concept of Operations (CONOPS), Interface Control Documents (ICDs) and test plans to ensure program success
* Provide support to acquisitions, source selection and programmatic processes
* Provide technical evaluation of proposals submitted by contractors
* Update Statements of Work (SOW) to support any Engineering Change Proposal (ECP)
* Coordinate and facilitate technical exchange meetings between various organizations
* Monitor software testing to ensure system requirements are properly addressed
* Cloud Computing
* Experience migrating and integrating systems into a cloud environment
* Experience integrating cloud services and tools
* Experience planning and engineering of an organization's cloud computing infrastructure and applications
* Familiarity with various cloud technologies such as Software as a Service (SaaS), Platform as a Service (PaaS), or Infrastructure as a Service (IaaS)
* Oversee the implementation of a complex blended architecture that includes bare metal and virtualized components as well as cloud-based applications
* Software Integration
* Knowledge of various programming languages including Python, C++ & Java
* Understanding of the software design implications required to maximize cloud computing environments
* Experience integrating complex software systems into a cloud environment
* Participate in independent integration testing on the system software or hardware to determine the system's compliance with specified requirements
* Manage and monitor vendor's software development processes and activities
Qualities for Success:

Demonstrated ability to work in a fast paced, dynamic, and energetic environment
* Experience across multiple engineering disciplines to include: systems engineering, software development, and integration and test
This position can be filled at a level 3 or 4.
Basic Qualifications:
Principal Engineer

Must have an active TS/SCI with ability to obtain a SAP clearance at time of application
* Bachelor's degree in a STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering or Mathematics) field from an accredited university with 5+ years experience OR a Master's Degree in a STEM discipline with 3+ years experience, or a PhD. Experience can be considered in lieu of degree
* Experience with software integration to include cloud computing environment
* Experience in operational readiness, rehearsals, and system testing
Sr. Principal Engineer

Must have an active TS/SCI with ability to obtain a SAP clearance at time of application
* Bachelor's degree in a STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering or Mathematics) field from an accredited university with 9+ years experience OR a Master's Degree in a STEM discipline with 7+ years experience OR a PhD with 4+ years of experience. Experience can be considered in lieu of degree
* Experience with software integration to include cloud computing environment
* Experience in operational readiness, rehearsals, and system testing
Preferred Qualifications:

Linux Operating System experience
* Ansible/Kubernetes
* Agile
* DevOps
* Demonstrated experience in technical problem solving, to include decomposition, root cause analysis, solution development, implementation, and monitoring
* Significant experience with designing, building, and deploying of software products
The Northrop Grumman Tactical Space Division is a strategic partner specializing in commercial and classified partnerships with the design, delivery, operation and sustainment of satellites and human spacecraft. We support science and space exploration through our various partnerships, including NASA's Artemis program with the goal to return humans to the Moon in 2024 and the TESS (Transiting Exoplanet Survey Satellite) program that has discovered more than twenty confirmed plants. Recognized as an industry leader, we also develop highly specialized space and satellite components.
Northrop Grumman offers a competitive and robust benefits program.
As a full-time employee of Northrop Grumman, you are eligible for our robust benefits package including:
Medical
Dental & Vision coverage
401k
Educational Assistance
Life Insurance
Employee Assistance Programs & Work/Life Solutions
Paid Time Off
Health & Wellness Resources
Employee Discounts
Flexible Schedules (For example the ability to work a 9/80 work schedule, which allows an employee to work a nine-hour day Monday through Thursday and take every other Friday off of work)
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Salary Range: $110,300 - $165,500
Salary Range 2: $137,400 - $206,000
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.