Principal Systems Engineer (Tool Integrator) (26-159)

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 Systems Engineer (Tool Integrator) (26-159) to join our team of skilled and diverse professionals. Located 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 crucial part of the Missile Defense System. It is an essential operational system that enables the U.S. president, the secretary of defense, and combatant commanders at the strategic, regional, and operational levels to systematically plan ballistic missile defense operations, collectively monitor the battlespace, and dynamically control networked sensors and weapon systems to meet global and regional mission objectives. C2BMC supports layered missile defense capabilities that enable an optimized response to threats across all ranges and flight phases. It acts as a force multiplier by networking, integrating, and synchronizing autonomous sensor and weapon systems and operations, both regionally and worldwide, to enhance performance. C2BMC is vital for all ground and flight tests that verify and demonstrate the current and future capabilities of missile defense systems.

We are seeking a Systems Engineering Tool Integrator to design, develop, and maintain seamless integrations across our core development and requirements management platforms (JIRA, IBM DOORS, Cameo, Systems Modeler, GitLab, etc.). The role will enable traceability, automated data flow, and unified reporting across the toolchain.

Essential Functions:

• Analyze existing tool ecosystems and define integration requirements to support end-to-end system development
• Develop automated scripts and workflows for data synchronization, change propagation, and traceability matrix generation
• Conduct validation testing, performance tuning, and continuous monitoring of integration pipelines
• Provide documentation, training, and support to engineering teams for integrated workflows
• Collaborate with configuration management, quality assurance, and cybersecurity teams to ensure compliance with LM standards
• Wide application of principles, theories, and concepts in their field, and provides imaginative, thorough solutions to a wide range of difficult problems
• Works under general direction, and results are reviewed upon completion for adequacy in meeting objectives. Failure to achieve results normally results in serious program delays and considerable expenditure of resources
• Frequent contact with internal and external customers and representation of the organization in providing solutions to difficult technical issues associated with specific projects

Basic Qualifications:

 

Please list your current security clearance and IAT or relevant certifications on your resume, if applicable.

 

• A Bachelor’s Degree in STEM Computer Science, Systems 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 STEM-related field with 3 years of relevant work experience; or a PhD in a related discipline with 1 year of relevant work experience
• Applicants must have a current, active in-scope DoD-issued Secret security clearance at the time of application, which is required to start
• Direct experience connecting and unifying complex engineering and development platforms (such as Atlassian JIRA, IBM DOORS, GitLab, or Cameo)
• Ability to design, develop, and maintain bidirectional connectors, APIs (REST, SOAP), and automated workflows.
• Proficiency in automating data flow, change propagation, and traceability across tool ecosystems (e.g., using Python, SQL, or Bash)
• Strong working knowledge of Agile frameworks (Scrum, Kanban) and Model-Based Systems Engineering (MBSE) concepts
• Work will be performed in a closed area, and this position is 100% in-office with no remote opportunities
• Willingness to travel 10% of the time for business needs

Preferred Qualifications:

• Master's Degree in Systems Engineering is highly preferred
• Certification: INCOSE Certified Systems Engineering Professional (CSEP) Certification
• Certification: Object Management Group Certified Systems Modeling Professional - Model Builder Fundamental (OCSMP - MBF
• Experience with CI/CD pipelines, automated testing frameworks, and containerized deployments (Docker/Kubernetes)
• Certifications in Atlassian (JIRA), IBM DOORS, or Cameo
• Working knowledge of DoD/IA-approved security standards and data handling policies

What We Can Offer You:

Northrop Grumman offers a comprehensive benefits package and a work environment that fosters your growth, supporting both your success and the company's. The benefits at Northrop Grumman are flexible and customizable, allowing you to select options that best meet your needs and your family's. Your benefits will include the following:

• Health Plan
• Savings Plan
• Paid Time Off
• Education Assistance
• Training and Development
• Flexible Work Arrangements

https://benefits.northropgrumman.com/us/en2/BenefitsOverview/Pages/default.aspx

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Primary Level Salary Range: $103,600.00 - $155,400.00

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.

Northrop Grumman is an Equal Opportunity 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 and pay transparency statement, please visit http://www.northropgrumman.com/EEO. U.S. Citizenship is required for all positions with a government clearance and certain other restricted positions.