Principal Engineer Systems (26-465)

Northrop Grumman Space Systems—Missile Defense Integration offers an excellent opportunity for a Principal Engineer Systems (26-465) to join our team of skilled and diverse professionals. Based in 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.

The Command and Control, Battle Management, and Communications (C2BMC) program is a key component of the Missile Defense System. It is a vital operational system that enables the U.S. president, the Secretary of Defense, and combatant commanders at strategic, regional, and operational levels to plan ballistic missile defense operations systematically, collectively monitor the battle, and dynamically control networked sensors and weapon systems to achieve global and regional mission goals. C2BMC supports layered missile defense capabilities that enable an optimized response to threats across all ranges and flight phases. It serves as a force multiplier by networking, integrating, and synchronizing autonomous sensor and weapon systems and operations, both globally and regionally, to improve performance. C2BMC is essential for all ground and flight tests that verify and demonstrate the current and future capabilities of missile defense systems.

• Serve as a Systems Engineer within the SE&V (Systems Engineering & Verification) organization on the C2BMC program

• Develop post‑processing analysis tools and visualizations (primarily in Java and Python) to assess and analyze C2BMC system performance

• Translate existing MATLAB analysis tools into performant, maintainable Java implementations

• Write efficient, well‑structured Java and Python code; refactor legacy components to improve scalability, latency, reliability, and resource utilization

• Conduct deep‑dive performance studies on C2BMC capabilities, generate actionable insights, and recommend architecture and algorithmic improvements

• Maintain and evolve the Jenkins/HTCondor automation platform, including creation, maintenance, and troubleshooting of pipeline jobs, scripts, and plugins

• Collaborate with systems engineering, software, and test teams to understand C2BMC performance at a system‑of‑systems level and perform high‑level performance analysis

• Develop, document, and present analysis results via clear, professional reports and briefings to both technical and non‑technical audiences

• Stay current with emerging Java/Python performance techniques, CI/CD tools, and database technologies, and proactively recommend and implement improvements

• Perform other related duties as required to support program and customer objectives

• Experience producing tooling and products to support the analysis or assessment of complex systems or projects, preferably using Java and Python

• Experience with DevOps / CI/CD tools, including Jenkins, HTCondor, GitLab (or similar)

• Familiarity with applying statistical distributions and methods in Hypothesis testing

• Model validation, Inferential statistics, Confidence‑interval estimation, Goodness‑of‑fit testing and interpretation

• Experience performing systems engineering activities for DoD information systems, including requirements, verification/validation, or performance analysis

• Experience creating and briefing technical chart packages that summarize analysis methodology, tooling, and results for internal teams and/or customers

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, Software 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 Government-issued Secret security clearance at the time of application, which is required to start
• Relevant applied experience in Software Engineering with demonstrated ability to deliver technical solutions
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office, including PowerPoint, Word, and Excel, to document analysis, develop technical reports, and create briefing materials
• Ability to work collaboratively in a multidisciplinary engineering environment and to communicate effectively, both verbally and in writing
• Hands‑on experience in one or more of the following programming languages such as Java, C++, Python
• Familiarity with database management, including working with data sets used for analysis and performance assessment
• Understanding of networking or data communications concepts sufficient to support system‑level performance analysis
• Ability to develop software tools and scripts to automate data processing, analysis, and reporting tasks
• Experience using software engineering best practices (version control, code reviews, unit testing, documentation)

Northrop Grumman provides a comprehensive benefits package and a supportive work environment that encourages your growth, benefiting both employees and the company. The benefits are flexible and customizable, enabling you to choose options that suit your individual and family needs. 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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