Sentinel - Principal/Sr Principal Engineer - Network Simulation & Test Analyst - 19789

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Key Responsibilities

This candidate will join the Weapon System Integration (WSI) team under Sentinel Systems Engineering, Integration, & Test (SEIT), working on Network Systems Integration (NSI).

Requirements Summary

Mentor under a senior-level architect/assignee on networking systems architecture synthesis and system-level development Use Modeling, Simulation, & Analysis (MS&A) practices to design, test,

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RELOCATION ASSISTANCE: Relocation assistance may be available

CLEARANCE REQUIRED FOR START: Yes

CLEARANCE TYPE: Secret

TRAVEL: Yes, 10% of the Time

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.

Join Northrop Grumman on our continued mission to push the boundaries of possible across land, sea, air, space, and cyberspace. Enjoy a culture where your voice is valued and start contributing to our team of passionate professionals providing real-life solutions to our world’s biggest challenges. We take pride in creating purposeful work and allowing our employees to grow and achieve their goals every day by Defining Possible. With our competitive pay and comprehensive benefits, we have the right opportunities to fit your life and launch your career today.

Northrop Grumman Defense Systems is seeking a Principal/Sr Principal Systems Engineer to come work as a Network Simulation & Test Analyst. This position is located in Roy, Utah and supports the Sentinel program.

Responsibilities

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→Mentor under a senior-level architect/assignee on networking systems architecture synthesis and system-level development
→Use Modeling, Simulation, & Analysis (MS&A) practices to design, test, and verify network capabilities
→Drive system-level network MS&A and test governance and tool standardization
→Provide program-wide SME inputs into networking MS&A and test
→Coordinate with other MS&A, Test, and network developer teams (e.g. MS&A, RAM, STT, etc…)
→Mentor a mid-career Network Simulation & Test Analyst on networking systems MS&A practices
→Perform day-to-day health checks, network capacity planning/modeling, performance analytics, reliability-centered design (RCD), and develop Mean-Time-Between-Failure (MTBF) metrics for network elements
→Set up a 24×7 monitoring environment for prototype and early-production systems, create SOPs, and run the incident-response cycle during the EMD’s “Production Test” phase
→Participate in frequent working groups to support iterative development
→Create and ensure that appropriate network documentation exists
→Develop and document technical processes and procedures as needed
→Recommend and implement system/process enhancements that will improve the performance and reliability of the system
→Influence network requirements and interfaces; translate program-level requirements into network-level deliverables
→Support governance adherence for waveform and lower-level OSI network management, protocols, and timing
→Assess the design, implementation, and maintenance of scalable network infrastructure to include network design, architecture, specifications, cross-segment interfaces, and equipment selection per DoD requirements
→Support all phases of the systems lifecycle including concept, design, fabrication, test, installation, operation, maintenance and disposal
→Provide specific and detailed information for hardware and software selection as well as implementation techniques and tools for the most efficient solution to meet business needs, including present and future capacity requirements
→Maintain knowledge of current and emerging Industry and DoD trends and technologies in network frameworks, management, and analytics while ensuring proper utilization where applicable
→Establish and maintain high levels of customer satisfaction according to defined objectives while adhering to established policies

Requirements

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This requisition may be filled at either the Principal Systems Engineer level (T-03) or Sr. Principal Systems Engineer level (T-04).

Active Top Secret Clearance
Experience with network capacity planning or modeling, reliability-centered design (RCD), and/or developing Mean-Time Between Failure (MTBF) metrics for network elements
Experience implementing and executing a monitoring environment for prototype or early-production network systems, creating Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs), and/or running incident response during EMD's "production test" phase
Familiarity with NOC tools (SolarWinds, Splunk, NetMRI), incident response
Proficiency with telemetry (SNMP, NetFlow, sFlow)
Hardline &/or RF communications skillsets
Experience implementing and using model-based systems engineering tools, practices, and methods (including using SysML or UML in Cameo or Rhapsody)
Experience with the Atlassian Tool Suite
Familiarity with Model-Driven Systems Engineering languages (SysML/UML in Cameo or Rhapsody)
Experience developing network documentation and design planning
Familiarity with DoD approved routing/switching platforms, DoD security frameworks, NIST 800-53
Ability to obtain DOD 8570 IAT Level II (Security + or higher) within 2 months of employment start

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

This position’s standard work schedule is 9/80. The 9/80 schedule allows employees who work a nine-hour day Monday through Thursday to take every other Friday off.

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Primary Level Salary Range: $98,400.00 - $147,600.00

Secondary Level Salary Range: $122,800.00 - $184,200.00

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.

Must be a US Citizen with an active U.S. Government Secret security clearance with an ability to obtain and maintain Special Access Program (SAP) approval within a reasonable period of time as determined by the company to meet its business need
Modeling, Simulation, and Analysis experience of Aerospace Vehicles through either professional work experience or education performing physics based simulation and analysis
1+ years of experience with analysis tools such as MATLAB
Familiarity with statistical theory and it's application to analysis problems
Strong partnership/collaboration skills with demonstrated ability to partner cross-IPT/cross-discipline within a team
Exposure to developing governance and standards
Experience with systems integration

Bachelor's degree in a Science, Technology, Engineering or Mathematics (STEM) discipline from an accredited university and 5 years of experience with Bachelor's degree, 3 years of experience with Master's degree, 1 years of experience with PhD
1+ years of experience with scripting (e.g. Python/PowerShell)
Exposure to designing, architecting, simulating, or deploying complex network infrastructures
1+ years of experience working with requirements including authoring, allocating, tracing, interpreting, etc...
1+ years of experience with one or more of the following: C2, physical security, cybersecurity, communications systems, facility design, military aerospace development

Bachelor's degree in a Science, Technology, Engineering or Mathematics (STEM) discipline from an accredited university and 8 years of experience with Bachelor's degree, 6 years of experience with Master's degree, 4 years of experience with PhD
2+ years of experience with scripting (e.g. Python/PowerShell)
1+ years of experience with designing, architecting, simulating, or deploying complex network infrastructures
2+ years of experience working with requirements including authoring, allocating, tracing, interpreting, etc...
2+ years of experience with one or more of the following: C2, physical security, cybersecurity, communications systems, facility design, military aerospace development