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Northrop Grumman’s Space Systems sector is seeking a Command and Control Computer Architect - Senior Staff Computer Systems Architect.  This position is in our Strategic Deterrent Systems Division and supports the Sentinel Ground Based Strategic Deterrent (GBSD) program in support of the United States Air Force.  This position will be located on campus in Roy, UT or Colorado Springs, CO.

What You’ll Get To Do:

Be the Computer Architect for Command and Control (C2) for the Sentinel program. Responsibilities include technical leadership by:

• Managing the C2 technical baseline for entire portfolio

• Develop C2 computer architecture across multiple computing networks and classifications; communicate concepts to broader development team

• Mentor computer development team members in hardware development for critical defense program efforts

• Driving technical execution in support of major program events, and supporting team efforts for fully compliant and released engineering designs

• Collaborating within and across the Division SDS program portfolio to deliver exceptional customer value

• Focusing horizontally on resolving high-level Systems challenges

• Ensuring execution of overall technical plan within the Integrated Master Schedule

• Supporting strategic SDS Division initiatives on tools, processes, and cross-segment technical reviews

• Driving technical rigor into technical interchange meetings with C2 partners

• Utilizing Model-Based Engineering to deliver a highly sustainable Weapon System

• Advising C2 program office on program, schedule, and technical matters

As a full-time employee of Northrop Grumman Space Systems, 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 positions standard work schedule is a 9/80. The 9/80 schedule allows employees who work a nine-hour day Monday through Thursday to take every other Friday off. This role may offer a competitive relocation assistance package.

You’ll Bring These Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree in Science, Technology, Engineering or Math (STEM) with 14 years’ experience; 12 years’ experience with a Master’s degree; or 9 years’ experience with a PhD.

• Must be a US citizen and have an active DOD Secret Clearance with a reinvestigation date occurring in the last 6 years.

• Must have the ability to obtain and maintain Special Access Program (SAP) clearance as a condition of continued employment

• Minimum of 5 years of experience formally leading engineering teams/and or organizations to achieve a common goal.

• ICBM or complex aerospace systems experience

• Extensive ICBM domain knowledge across multiple engineering disciplines (Hardware Engineering, Program Management, management of all elements of classified software systems)

These Qualifications Would be Nice to Have:

• Knowledge of Specialty Engineering disciplines such as Hardness, PMP, Nuclear Surety/Safety, System Safety, Configuration Management, Corrosion Engineering, Manufacturing Engineering, Systems Test and Evaluation, and Electromagnetic Effects

• Experience with engineering release processes in CPLM

• Prior experience interfacing with prime contractor site leads and USAF leadership personnel

• Active DoD TS/SCI clearance

• Experience leading the performance of tasks on schedule, at cost and achieving all requirements as either project lead or integrated program team

• Demonstrated effectiveness in achieving results through managing people and understanding and management of internal processes and customer/supplier relationships.

• Strong understanding and broad application of complex engineering systems (engineering standards, configuration management, material review board, process control, tooling, facilities, software, etc.)

• Strong oral and written communication skills, including demonstrated experience with high value customer presentations, with ability to focus on multiple projects with competing priorities

• Experience in working closely with customers to ensure delivery of systems that meet warfighter needs

• Ability to collaborate and achieve consensus when dealing with groups from diverse organizations and backgrounds

• Demonstrated experience in making sound decisions in uncertain and difficult situations

• Strong sense of urgency and work ethic in ensuring engineering meets customer and program expectations in a timely and efficient manner

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