Principal Command & Telemetry Database Systems Engineer/Sr. Principal Command & Telemetry Database Systems Engineer

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.

Strategic Space Systems Division (SSSD) is an industry-leading provider for prime satellite and payload capabilities and directed energy and electronics solutions for national security, military, and civil customers. We are built on a heritage of providing innovative, affordable and reliable aerospace and defense products that our customers rely on to achieve mission success. Join the Space revolution and make the impossible, possible.
 

Northrop Grumman Strategic Space Systems Division (SSSD) has an opening for a Principal Command & Telemetry Database Systems Engineer/Sr. Principal Command & Telemetry Database Systems Engineer to join our team of qualified, diverse individuals. This position will be located in Redondo Beach, California with responsibilities including (but not limited to) the following tasks for Space Systems programs: 

• Coordinate an integrated command and telemetry database solution between various technical teams
• Work collaboratively with engineers of various disciplines and specialties across the program in a dynamic and fast-paced environment
• Design, develop, and manage the system-level Command and Telemetry Database
• Develop the database development plan, which includes the delivery plan, change management, and verification and validation tracking plans
• Develop the IMS tasks and Giver-Receivers for the command and telemetry database process
• Participate in, coordinate, and present material at working groups, design reviews, and technical product reviews
• Support proposal process, as needed
• Task/mentor junior engineers
   

This requisition may be filled at either a Principal Engineer level or Sr. Principal Engineer level based on the qualifications listed below.
 

Basic Qualifications for a Principal Command & Telemetry Database Systems Engineer:

• Bachelor’s Degree in a STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering or Mathematics) discipline from an accredited university with 5 years of engineering experience OR Master’s Degree in STEM with 3 years of engineering experience OR Ph.D. in a STEM discipline with 0 years of engineering experience.
• Experience with systems engineering, software engineering, software systems engineering, database development, or hardware/software integration.
• Candidate must be able and willing to obtain and maintain at least ONE of the following active U.S. Government security clearances: Dept of Defense Top Secret level - OR - SCI access with a Single Scope Background Investigation (SSBI)
   

Basic Qualifications for a Sr. Principal Command & Telemetry Database Systems Engineer:

• Bachelor’s Degree in a STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering or Mathematics) discipline from an accredited university with 9 years of engineering experience OR Master’s Degree in STEM with 7 years of engineering experience OR Ph.D. in a STEM discipline with 4 years of engineering experience.
• Experience with systems engineering, software engineering, software systems engineering, database development, or hardware/software integration.
• Candidate must be able and willing to obtain and maintain at least ONE of the following active U.S. Government security clearances: Dept of Defense Top Secret level - OR - SCI access with a Single Scope Background Investigation (SSBI)
   

Preferred Qualifications:

• 3+ years of experience with database design, development, or management.
• Active DoD Top Secret or SCI clearance.
• Experience with database tools/software scripting/programming language (e.g. MS Access, SQL, Java, Python, Visual Basic, C/C++, etc.).
• Familiarity with Command and Telemetry formats and parameters.
• Spacecraft and/or payload electrical design integration, and/or command & telemetry database background with experience through the entire system lifecycle from concept, design, production, integration, test, launch, to operation support.   
• Experience working proposals.
• Experience with Earned Value Management System.
• Demonstrated success in managing programs/projects to cost, performance, and schedule requirements.
• Demonstrated success in leading and developing cross-functional teams.
• Detail-oriented and have excellent verbal and written communications skills, leadership skills, and organization skills.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications with strong presentation skills and capable of briefing audiences of varying technical knowledge.
   

Northrop Grumman offers a competitive and robust benefits program. As a full-time employee of Northrop Grumman, you are eligible for:

·        Medical, Dental & Vision coverage

·        401k

·        Educational Assistance

·        Life Insurance

·        Employee Assistance Programs & Work/Life Solutions 

·        Paid Time Off 

·        Health & Wellness Resources 

·        Employee Discounts

·        Flexible Schedules:  For example the ability to work a 9/80 work schedule, which allows an employee to work a nine-hour day Monday through Thursday and take every other Friday off of work.

Salary Range: $104,600 USD - $157,000 USD

Salary Range 2: $129,700 USD - $194,500 USD

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 health and safety of our employees and their families is a top priority. The company encourages employees to remain up-to-date on their COVID-19 vaccinations. U.S. Northrop Grumman employees may be required, in the future, to be vaccinated or have an approved disability/medical or religious accommodation, pursuant to future court decisions and/or government action on the currently stayed federal contractor vaccine mandate under Executive Order 14042 https://www.saferfederalworkforce.gov/contractors/.

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