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Northrop Grumman Sr Principal Engineer Systems in Boulder, Colorado

Requisition ID: R10179988

  • Category: Engineering

  • Location: Boulder, Colorado, United States of America

  • Clearance Type: Secret

  • Telecommute: No- Teleworking not available for this position

  • Shift: 1st Shift (United States of America)

  • Travel Required: Yes, 10% of the Time

  • Positions Available: 1

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.

The Launch and Missile Defense Systems (LMDS) division within Northrop Grumman Space Systems is seeking a Sr. Principal Systems Engineer. We are excited for you to join our team of qualified and diverse individuals. Our domain provides rewarding work that contributes to the latest advancements being made in the industry. The position is located on-site in Boulder, CO. Boulder is nestled in the foothills of the Rocky Mountains, and only 25 miles from downtown Denver.

Position Overview:

As a Sr. Principal Systems Engineer within Advanced Programs, your experience with algorithm development will assist in the research, development, and growth of complex software applications. You will be working with a fast-paced and exciting research and development environment that utilizes your familiarity modern software techniques. You are expected to communicate technical information effectively and clearly, and present technical approaches and findings. Our team of motivated technical talent works closely with the end user (and each other) to ensure the direct mission applicability of developed products.

The Advanced Programs organization pushes the boundaries of innovation, redefines engineering capabilities, and drives advances in efficiently solving mission challenges. Our team is chartered with providing innovative technologies to develop, design, and produce optimized product lines across multiple customers while providing a decisive advantage to the warfighter. Advanced Programs is looking for new members to join our rapidly growing technical team as a Sr. Principal Systems Engineer based out of Boulder, CO .

Duties and Responsibilities:

  • Software development using Agile Methodology.

  • Tracking and state estimation development using C++.

  • Work in cross-discipline teams and communicate clearly across various levels of engineers.

  • Technical documentation as required.

Basic Qualifications:

  • Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Physics, Math, Computer Science, or related discipline and 8 years of related experience; 6 years of related experience with a Masters; or 4 years with a PhD.

  • Active Secret clearance.

  • Experience developing in Linux environments.

  • Experience with building custom data analysis and visualization tools.

  • Experience with algorithm design and data analysis

  • Experience with numerical computer (numerical optimization and statistical modeling)

  • Ability to bridge between theoretical concepts and practical implementation, performing associated trade analyses

Preferred Qualifications:

  • Active TS with SCI eligibility

  • Familiarity with revision control, documentation, planning, and review systems like Git.

  • Experience with Python and/or MATLAB

  • Experience with containers (Kubernetes and/or Docker)

  • Familiarity working with Atlassian ecosystem tools.

  • Experience developing and testing across multiple development environments

  • Experience with Missile Defense Agency programs and architectures

  • Experience with OPIR focal plane data processing

What We Can Offer You:

Northrop Grumman provides a comprehensive benefits package and a work environment that encourages your growth and supports the mutual success of our people and our company. Northrop Grumman benefits give you the flexibility and control to choose the benefits that make the most sense for you and your family. Your package will include the following:

  • Health Plan

  • Savings Plan

  • Paid Time Off

  • Additional benefits

  • Education Assistance

  • Training and Development

Salary Range: $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.

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