Kratos Defense & Security Solutions jobs in Colorado Springs, CO

KFED Direct Approvers start [Twila Johnson, Michelle Maestas, Peter Leigh, Frank Cannizzaro, Jessica Giddens, Greg Caicedo] end Org Code: 7.130.102.10.20 Justification: Need to support vEBEM test development, Quantum deliveries, MEG and AFCGI test development, and ACDS SW Test development. Looking for 2 FTE to cover these needs

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RELOCATION ASSISTANCE: Relocation assistance may be available CLEARANCE TYPE: SecretTRAVEL: Yes, 10% of the TimeDescriptionAt 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. Northrop Grumman Defense Systems is seeking to add System Safety Engineers to its Safety Engineering team in support of the Ground Based Strategic Deterrent (GBSD) program. Learn more about the GBSD program here. Northrop Grumman supports the Air Force's sustainment, development, production and deployment of hardware and system modifications for Intercontinental Ballistic Missile (ICBM) Ground and Airborne Launch Control Systems, Launch Facilities and associated infrastructure. The System Safety Engineer is to influence design for meeting safety expectations and requirements for our Northrop Grumman Products. The successful candidate will independently analyze and recommend design features that meet safety criteria in system design to control or eliminate hazards. The role includes active participation in the design of products/systems, associated support equipment and facilities. The role includes the creation of functional specifications and establishes safety requirements for assigned systems. The tasks includes developing safety documents, as required, to support customer and test/operational range requirements and performing audits of operational areas and reporting on the effectiveness of system safety program. The role includes evaluating the interrelationship of system safety requirements and other aspects of concept design and development requirements to ensure the most cost effective program. The candidate will have extensive expertise in the application of MIL-STD-882E, DO178, DO254, software development, design development, or similar systems engineering experience. The candidate will have experience in generation or review of design artifacts to support System Safety analyses utilized in maturing weapons system design for safety and support flight test and flight worthiness of complex systems. This position will be located in Colorado Springs, Colorado, or Roy, Utah and may offer a competitive relocation package Basic Qualifications: 8 years of experience with a Bachelors of Science degree, 6 years with a Masters, 5 years with a Doctorate degree in science, engineering, applied mathematics, computer science, aeronautics, safety, or closely related technical discipline Must have an active U.S. Government DoD Secret security clearance at time of application, current and within scope, 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 At least 6 years of using MIL-STD-882E to conduct Preliminary, Functional, Subsystem, System, Operating and Support Hazard Analysis At least 2 years experience with Safety Assessment Reports At least 2 years of using DO-178 or DO-254 for design development At least 2 years experience with C/C++, Java, object oriented design or similar software development experience Strong written and verbal communication skills of the English language Preferred Qualifications: At least 1 year experience using MIL-STD-882E or similar processes for hardware and /or software design development Lead a team in software safety processes in Engineering and Manufacturing Development Phase Experience developing in an Agile environment. Model Based Systems Engineering experience Experience developing missile flight systems software Associate Safety Professional (ASP) / Certified Safety Professional (CSP) Certificate Weapon System experience (Minuteman III or similar military or industry experience) Active Top Secret clearance with investigation in the last 6 years Position Benefits: As a full-time employee of Northrop Grumman, you are eligible for our robust benefits package including Medical, Dental & Vision coverage 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. #Sentinelsystems Primary Level Salary Range: $118,600.00 - $178,000.00The 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 *********************************** U.S. Citizenship is required for all positions with a government clearance and certain other restricted positions.

KS2, Cost Plus, Org:1.K2.001.500, Approvers start [Michelle Maestas, Zack Stys, Brad Smith, Frank Cannizzaro, Jessica Giddens, Greg Caicedo] end Justification: Kratos KS2 is seeking an RF Technician with experience on system-level testing in support of Department of Defense (DoD) satellite communication systems. This role is critical for executing lab-based and field validation activities for both developmental and operational systems prior to deployment. This role will primarily support the DARPA TDL on SBIR III contract, 47QFCA20C0019, which require combined RF and System Test expertise to maintain system availability across CONUS and OCONUS locations. Key programs supported include ongoing SATCOM modernization efforts, RF systems, and integrated hardware-in-the-loop (HIL) platforms. The technician will contribute to test plan development, regression testing, integration verification, and field acceptance testing. This work directly supports mission readiness and compliance with DoD standards for performance, security, and operational integrity. Without this position, system delivery schedules and field validation cycles will be at risk, limiting our ability to conduct rapid system turn-up, verify software/hardware changes, and ensure reliability of fielded systems. Delays in testing could result in deployment bottlenecks, incomplete documentation, and increased troubleshooting burdens on other engineering staff. The position is budgeted under the current contract structure with funding coverage available through current period of performance and allocated via existing SBIR contract. The estimated wrap rate aligns with other direct support positions in KS2 and fits within the current labor category allocation under contract. Approval of this requisition is necessary to maintain continuity of test operations, mitigate integration risk, and uphold quality assurance metrics across DoD mission systems

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. Northrop Grumman Space Systems sector has an exciting career opportunity for a Systems Engineering Manger - 1 to join our team of qualified and diverse individuals. Our domain provides rewarding work that contributes to the latest advancements being made in the missile defense industry. This position will be located at the Schriever Space Force Base in Colorado Springs, CO. **Position Overview** : As part of the Advanced Space Processing OU E&S team at Schriever Space Force Base the Systems Engineering Functional Manager Level 1 will manage an on-site team of 12-15 multi-disciplinary engineers supporting the BOA/PIT/ESL/ESPN mission. This dual role combines both functional management responsibilities with technical execution within the BOA/PIT/ESL/ESPN program. The position involves either overseeing lab infrastructure (requiring Software, Cybersecurity, or Administration expertise) or leading lab execution (focused on MDA system testing or analysis). The ideal candidate will exhibit proven leadership skills, drive sustained high performance while fostering collaboration. A track record of effective communication, problem-solving, and the ability to build and maintain strong relationships with both internal and external stakeholders is essential. The candidate must demonstrate unwavering ethics, integrity, and a willingness to innovate by challenging conventional approaches. **Essential Functions:** + Ability to build and lead diverse, inclusive, and highly engaged teams, coupled with experience mentoring and coaching team members. + Providing exceptional verbal and written communication skills are a must, as well as a history of success in collaborating with and leading engineering teams to achieve program goals. **Basic Qualifications:** + Bachelor's Degree in a STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering or Mathematics) discipline from an accredited university and 5 years of technical experience in Systems, Software, or related engineering field, or a Master's degree in a STEM and 3 years of related experience, or a PhD and 1 year of related experience. + Ability and willingness to work on a customer site as needed and travel up to 10% to support business needs. + Applicants will possess strong leadership and organizational skills with the ability to work effectively in an environment with multiple, often conflicting requirements and priorities + Proven technical expertise in either: + **Lab Infrastructure** - Software/systems engineering experience including installation, configuration, operating, and troubleshooting software system anomalies. Linux Operating System, Workstation and Server management experience (RHEL 9); in-depth experience with Red Hat Ansible Automation Platform; experience operating under, and managing systems within, NISPOM Chapter 8, DCID 6/3-ICD 503, RMF, STIG, JAFAN, or JSIG information system environments; must be able to obtain and maintain a DOD 8570 IAT Level II, or higher, certification (example: Security+ CE); maintaining the required certification will be a condition of continued employment + **Lab Execution** - experience with the MDA ground/flight test requirements, constraints, and execution environment; familiarity with test and analysis activities including requirements verification, integration of complex systems, scenario generation, test case development, analysis reports, and data collection + **Applicants must have a current active in-scope U.S. Government DoD Secret security clearance** and the time of application and is required to start, with the ability to obtain and maintain a Top Secret/SCI (TS/SCI) security clearance. + Applicants must be able to work alternate shift hours as needed. While this position is primarily 1st shift (normal day business hours) but does require occasional off-hour shift work, about 10% of the year. **Preferred Qualifications:** + Master's degree in a relevant STEM technical or management specialty + Familiarity with the Missile Defense System + Direct supervisory experience and/or significant team leadership + Current active in-scope Top Secret/SCI (TS/SCI) security clearance. Primary Level Salary Range: $121,000.00 - $181,400.00 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 *********************************** U.S. Citizenship is required for all positions with a government clearance and certain other restricted positions.

RELOCATION ASSISTANCE: Relocation assistance may be available CLEARANCE TYPE: SCITRAVEL: Yes, 10% of the TimeDescriptionAt 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. Spacecraft Operations Space Vehicle Engineer Essential Functions: This position is for a technical role in Colorado Springs, CO (100% on site). The successful candidate will be expected to: Provide mission operations support to Satellite programs including on orbit vehicle/sustaining engineering. Support activities such as system problem/anomaly resolution support, data trending, operational product updates, and performance analyses Lead/Coordinate other systems engineers to conduct anomaly review board investigations as necessary. Investigation and diagnosis of unexpected system signatures Support operations readiness activities including configuration control board and other customer meetings Support operations, including shift work which will include 12 hour and night shifts Make modifications to existing operations procedures to incorporate lessons learned from in-flight performance. Develop new procedures as required. Supporting the coordination and execution of system maintenance tasks and coordinating across multiple contractor organizations including customer and external system partners to diligently accomplish all tasks Perform demonstrations and conduct briefings explaining how to utilize mission systems to accomplish task-based objectives Performing quantitative risk analysis Providing 24x7on-call support to lead the resolution of system issues and anomalies. Provide status reporting through both the functional and program reporting branches. Maintain standards associated with the established Integrated/Developmental Operations functional group processes. Support internal and external customer meetings through proficient verbal and documented (MS PowerPoint, MS Word, MS Excel) communications. May require travel ~ 10% of the time for support of customer or backup mission operations center. *This position will require shift work including swing or night shift, and/or 12-hr shifts This position can be filled as a level 3 or level 4 depending on experience and qualifications. Basic Qualifications Bachelor's degree (Equivalent experience may be considered in lieu of a degree) Minimum of 5 years (level 3) or 8 years (level 4) of relevant experience Active or current Top Secret Clearance with the ability to obtain SCI at time of application required U.S. citizen Ability to work within a group of diversified individuals with varying backgrounds to achieve mission success. Knowledge and experience in satellite operations engineering disciplines to include attitude control, power management, thermal control, propulsion, command and data handling, flight and ground software, and anomaly determination and resolution Previous experience with troubleshooting, anomaly resolution and performing analysis on operational systems Experience writing technical documents for external customers Outstanding verbal and written communications skills, including ability to make persuasive presentations to external customers at milestone reviews Be able to make decisions under high pressure environments and maintain composure in stressful situations Preferred Qualifications: Bachelor's degree in Engineering or related STEM field Leadership experience within a diverse team of engineers/operators Ability to task and manage a group of diversified individuals with varying backgrounds to achieve mission success. Experience working on government systems and/or government process environment Experience with at least one S/C Subsystem (ADCS, CDH, COMM, EPDS, Thermal, FSW). Support mission simulation, scripting, and verification activities. Proficiency with one or more of the following programming languages/tools: MATLAB, Python, SIMULINK, Fortran, Java, C/ C++ Experience with rendezvous and proximity operations (RPO) or formation flight Background/fundamental understand of performing statistical analysis Experience operating Tactical Space Systems bus product lines is strongly desired. Experience using Tactical Space Systems ground software products is strongly desired. Primary Level Salary Range: $91,000.00 - $126,000.00Secondary Level Salary Range: $113,000.00 - $160,000.00The 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 *********************************** U.S. Citizenship is required for all positions with a government clearance and certain other restricted positions.

KS2 Direct (Skillbridge Conversion to FTE) Approvers start [Twila Johnson, Michelle Maestas, Zach Stys, Angela Perez-Castle, Susan Goold, Greg Caicedo] end Org Code: 1.K2.001.500 Justification: Kratos KS2 is looking for a qualified and experienced RF Technician to support Department of Defense customers. The RF Technician is a mid-level position who possesses a strong knowledge of engineering fundamentals with working knowledge of radio frequency (RF)-based electronic systems. To support multiple DoD efforts in direct support of our Cyber contracts as we expand our existing overseas locations and add new sites at the direction of our DoD leaders.

KFED Direct (7.5K Sign-on Bonus available for negotiations) Approvers start [Twila Johnson, Michelle Maestas, Jennifer Whitlow, Frank Cannizzaro, Jessica Giddens, Greg Caicedo] end Org Code: 7.130.102.10.20 Justification: This will be a DL position for either SBI or MEG O&I (GMI). We are seeking a PM that has experience running a large, complex program that has multiple development efforts occurring in parallel. Thus this requires someone with experience effectively managing managers and leads that will be executing the design, development, and verification. This is a different skill than what most of our previous projects and programs require. This role requires someone that has been effective at delegating responsibility and actions, which includes monitoring and assessing the progress and feedback from the team to ensure the program is on track, while managing customer expectations and interactions. This position also requires effective subcontractor management as Kratos will be the Prime on these contracts.

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. Northrop Grumman Defense Systems is seeking a well-qualified Staff level Windows and Virtualization Systems Analyst to join our dynamic Classified Solutions team of technical professionals. This will be an lead / technical architect role in support of the Software Development Environment for the Sentinel program. Please note that due to the classified nature of this program, the selected candidate will be required to work on-site, full-time, at one of the following locations: Roy, Utah, Huntsville, Alabama, Annapolis Junction, Maryland, Melbourne, Florida, San Antonio, Texas, or Colorado Springs, CO, Bellevue NE, or Redondo Beach, California. This is not a remote position. Roles and responsibilities will include but not be limited to the following: * Perform administration of Virtualization and Storage platforms across the site, among other technologies. * Lead and become a valuable member of the team supporting various technologies. * Manage and support various components of the technical infrastructure, including Hypervisors, storage, infrastructure solutions, system updates, patching, and administration of various IT systems. * Provide support to end users and other staff in resolution of more complex issues related to software tools, applications, databases, and system access * Maintain smooth operation of multi-user computer systems, including coordination with network, software, and system engineers, PC desktop technicians, project managers, end users, and customer and IT management. * Administer backup and recovery services, manage file systems and disk space, and manage virus protection on a routine basis.Adhere to strict Information Systems security guidelines in all cases. * Maintain security audit and logging information on all classified networks as directed by the Information Systems Security Manager (ISSM). * Work under minimal direction and independently determine and develop approach to solutions. * The selected candidate should thrive in a fast-paced work environment with high expectations, significantly diverse assignments, and collaborative/team settings across all levels. Basic Qualifications: * Bachelor's degree with 12 years of related experience, or Master's degree with 9 years of related experience; a High School diploma or equivalent with an additional 16 years of related experience may be considered in lieu of a completed degree. * The selected candidate will need to have an active Secret DoD clearance * The selected candidate will be required to obtain a finalized DoD Top Secret security clearance once hired and within a reasonable time frame and a Special Access Program (SAP/SAR) clearance; maintaining these required clearances will be a condition of continued employment. * IAT Level II certification (ex: Security+ CE) or greater; maintaining the required certification will be a condition of continued employment. * Experience architecting virtualization and storage solutions. Preferred Qualifications: * Bachelor's or Master's degree in IS related field. * Current DoD Top Secret or DoD Top Secret/SCI security clearance. * Experience maintaining a containerized environment. * Experience with system engineering other environments. * Experience operating under and managing systems within DCSA, DCID 6/3-ICD 503, RMF, STIG, JAFAN, or JSIG information system environments. * VMWare experience/certification; experience with vCenter, ESXi environments v6.5+ * Experience with VDI deployments (Horizon, Hyper-V) * Mastery of Windows domain architecture, to include AD, LDAP, RADIUS, and certificate authorities. * Knowledge of SAN storage systems (NetApp OnTap, E-Series, and other vendor solutions). * Experience with various backup solutions (Cohesity, PPDM) Primary Level Salary Range: $134,300.00 - $201,500.00 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 *********************************** U.S. Citizenship is required for all positions with a government clearance and certain other restricted positions.

RELOCATION ASSISTANCE: Relocation assistance may be available CLEARANCE TYPE: SecretTRAVEL: Yes, 10% of the TimeDescriptionAt 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. Northrop Grumman is seeking a Staff Electrical Engineer. This position will be located in Colorado Springs, CO or Manhattan Beach CA, and will support the Sentinel program. What You'll Get To Do: The qualified candidate will report to the Team Lead in C&L Infrastructure. They will design, document, and test cables and or breakout boxes. Conducts LRU interface research, process documents and collaborates with other engineers to determine best design for each set of cables. Will integrate delivered LRUs under direction of the technical lead. You'll Bring These Qualifications: Basic Qualifications: Bachelor's Degree in Electrical Engineering or an equivalent STEM related discipline (Science, Technology, Engineering or Mathematics) from an accredited university with 12 years of relevant experience, 10 years of relevant experience with a Master's degree, or 8 years of relevant experience with a PhD US Citizenship with an active U.S. Government DoD 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. Electrical Engineer with some experience with hardware design Proficient with any electrical CAD tool set Must know how to design schematics and be good with detailed design work Familiar with PLM (Product Lifecycle Management) processes (any tool) Comfortable understanding mil-specs and have an ability to understand and clarify system hardware requirements Preferred Qualifications: An active U.S. Government DoD Secret security clearance at time of application, current and within scope Capital Logic, Harness, and Systems Architect tool experience Experience with Siemens Team Center PLM Hardware system architecture design and development experience Electrical hardware design expertise (not just cables) IPC 620 experience Facility wiring experience (power or low voltage signal) including NFPA-70 As a full-time employee of Northrop Grumman Defense 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 position's 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. Primary Level Salary Range: $161,000.00 - $241,400.00The 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 *********************************** U.S. Citizenship is required for all positions with a government clearance and certain other restricted positions.

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. Northrop Grumman Space Systems-Launch and Missile Defense Systems presents an excellent opportunity for a Staff Engineer Systems - X-Lab Chief Scientist to join our team of skilled and diverse professionals. This position, based at Schriever Space Force Base in Colorado Springs, CO, plays a crucial role in supporting the U.S. President, the Secretary of Defense, and combatant commanders at strategic, regional, and operational levels. Relocation assistance is not provided for this position, and this role requires on-site work with no remote options. **Position Overview:** The Command and Control, Battle Management, and Communications (C2BMC) program is a crucial part of the Missile Defense System. It offers an essential operational platform that enables the U.S. president, the secretary of defense, and combatant commanders at strategic, regional, and tactical levels to systematically plan ballistic missile defense operations, monitor battle progress, and actively manage networked sensors and weapon systems to achieve global and regional mission goals. C2BMC provides a layered missile defense capability, delivering an optimized response to threats across all ranges and flight phases. It acts as a force multiplier by connecting, integrating, and synchronizing autonomous sensor and weapon systems and operations both worldwide and locally to enhance overall performance. Additionally, C2BMC is a vital component of all ground and flight tests that verify and demonstrate the missile defense system's current and future capabilities. The X-Lab Chief Scientist will play an essential role in shaping and advancing technical capabilities within a dynamic environment, innovating and providing thought leadership for missile defense projects. The ideal candidate will have a mix of technical expertise, leadership, and communication skills, and will excel in a fast-paced, mission-focused workplace. This role will involve solving complex problems, supporting technology roadmaps, and encouraging collaboration with cross-disciplinary teams to meet programmatic and governmental needs. This position provides exciting opportunities to develop and shape emerging capabilities vital to national defense. The chosen individual will collaborate closely with scientists, engineers, and stakeholders to ensure mission success and enhance technological readiness. **Essential Functions:** + An adaptable professional who thrives in fast-paced, dynamic environments with changing priorities. + A collaborative team member capable of working seamlessly within multidisciplinary teams while providing leadership, initiative, and innovation + Superior written and verbal communication skills to effectively articulate technical challenges and solutions to diverse audiences, including program leaders and government stakeholders + Extensive experience working with the missile defense kill-chain, including missile kinematics, aero and orbital dynamics, track processing, and modeling & analysis + Ability to conduct trade studies, develop courses of action, and assist with technology roadmaps and experiment planning + Proven ability to quickly integrate with technical teams and work independently or as a task leader **Basic Qualifications:** Please include your current security clearance and IAT or relevant certifications on your resume, if applicable. + A Bachelor's Degree in **STEM** fields such as Computer Science, Systems Engineering, Mathematics, Physics, or a related discipline from an accredited university is preferred, along with 12 years of relevant work experience; or a Master's degree (preferred) in a **STEM** -related field with 10 years of relevant experience; or a PhD in a related field with 8 years of relevant experience + Applicants must possess a current, active in-scope DoD-issued **Top** **Secret** security clearance at the time of application, which is required to start with the eligibility to be cleared at SCI clearance + Ability and willingness to travel up to 25% to support business needs are required + Proven ability to take initiative and offer technical thought leadership, even in uncertain situations or without specific requirements or guidance + Proficiency with **MATLAB** and similar programming languages such as **Python** , **Perl** , **Bash** , **Mathematica** , and **JavaScript** + Fluency in **Linux** environments, including shell scripting ( **bash, csh** ) + Familiarity with basic computer networking concepts ( **UDP** , **TCP/IP** , network boundaries, firewalls) + Knowledge of C2BMC suite architecture and scripted automation tools (e.g., **Ansible** , **Kubernetes** ) + Experience with Monte Carlo analysis, statistical regression, and other analytical techniques + Functional familiarity with modeling languages such as **SysML** or **UML** + Strong math and physics foundation, including proficiency in probability and statistics, linear algebra, and calculus **Preferred Qualifications:** + **Master's Degree** in Systems Engineering is highly preferred + **Graduate Certificate:** Model-Based Systems Engineering (Ex, Stevens, Caltech, UCSD, USC, GWU, INCOSE cohort, etc.) + **Certification:** INCOSE Certified Systems Engineering Professional (CSEP) Certification + **Certification:** Object Management Group Certified Systems Modeling Professional - Model Builder Intermediate (OCSMP - MBI) + Strong analytical background and experience with ballistic missile defense programs and domains, including participation in Ground Test and Flight Test campaigns + Experience with C2BMC systems or ballistic missile defense technologies **What We Can Offer You:** Northrop Grumman offers an extensive benefits package and a work environment that fosters your growth, benefiting both employees and the company's success. The benefits provided by Northrop Grumman give you flexibility and control to choose options that best meet your needs and those of your family. Your benefits will include the following: + Health Plan + Savings Plan + Paid Time Off + Education Assistance + Training and Development + Flexible Work Arrangements ******************************************************************************* \#NGSpace \#COSpace \#NGFeaturedJobs \#C2BMC **Additional Northrop Grumman Information:** Primary Level Salary Range: $155,400.00 - $233,200.00 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 *********************************** U.S. Citizenship is required for all positions with a government clearance and certain other restricted positions.

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. Northrop Grumman Corporate is seeking a full‑time Corporate Software Engineering Director 1 to lead the enterprise‑wide Software Engineering Council/Center of Excellence (CoE) and represent the Software Engineering function at the corporate level. Reporting to the Corporate Enterprise Engineering Senior Director, the Director will shape the vision, strategy, and execution of software engineering across the company, partnering with sector and CIDO leaders to strengthen discipline performance, develop talent, and keep the organization at the forefront of modern software practices and technologies. The qualified candidate must be located within the continental United States near an existing Northrop Grumman facility. This is not a remote position. Job Scope and Responsibilities: * Establish a centralized Software Engineering function aligned with the overall enterprise engineering vision. * Chair the Software Engineering Leadership Group (SWLG). * Lead the Software Engineering Council/CoE, defining strategy, priorities, and working‑group structures in collaboration with sector leadership. * Partner with HR, Communications, and sector teams to design and execute a comprehensive change‑management plan. * Define a unified talent‑development framework that includes training, tools, career pathways, and certification programs. * Work with CIDO to adopt converged processes and tools that support modern software development. * Develop and enforce enterprise‑wide software processes and governance that meet both corporate and sector needs. * Identify and drive continuous‑process improvements, communicating updates on behalf of the Council/CoE. * Establish metrics and data sources to measure software‑engineering execution effectiveness across the enterprise. * Benchmark our processes against government, industry, and best‑practice standards. * Own the Enterprise Software Principles and Operating Procedures (PrOP). * Help the company effectively integrate artificial intelligence into software engineering processes and engineering products/platforms, ensuring AI adoption enhances productivity, quality, and innovation. * Escalate critical issues and strategic discussions to the Executive Leadership Team, Enterprise Engineering Leadership Team, and Corporate Technology Council as required. * Build strong partnerships with sector leaders and other functional groups, determining objectives, interpreting policies, and ensuring alignment with long‑range planning. * Facilitate internal and external engagement at events such as Engineer's Week and SW all‑hands. * Provide enterprise‑wide expertise on existing capabilities, technologies, and platform interconnections. * Brief and influence senior customer executives. Basic Qualifications: * Bachelor's degree in a STEM field with at least 12 years of software engineering experience OR Master's degree in a STEM field with at least 10 years of software engineering experience. * Minimum of 10 years in software engineering management roles (e.g., program IPT lead or functional leadership). * Minimum 7 years of systems engineering experience. * Candidates must have a current DOD Secret level security clearance (or higher) in order to be considered and must have the ability to obtain, and maintain, access to SAP/SAR as a condition of continued employment. * Proven record of leading change‑management initiatives. * Experience on large‑scale, cross‑sector development programs with integrated workforce operations. * Demonstrated ability to lead direct reports and manage teams. * Travel is occasional for meetings, events, and customer engagements. Preferred Qualifications: * Master's degree in STEM, MBA, or higher. * Current Top Secret/SCI clearance. * Familiarity with the Northrop Grumman portfolio. * Experience identifying, developing, and integrating strategic technologies and design solutions. * Skilled in stakeholder communications, ensuring program information is defined, collected, shared, stored, and retrieved effectively. * Demonstrated collaboration across multiple disciplinary areas. * Leadership of digital‑transformation or multi‑year initiatives that improve software‑engineering effectiveness. * In‑depth knowledge of DoD and Intelligence Community processes. * Experience spanning multiple Northrop Grumman business units, driving change through initiatives, AOP, and LRSP. Primary Level Salary Range: $193,800.00 - $336,500.00 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 *********************************** U.S. Citizenship is required for all positions with a government clearance and certain other restricted positions.

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. Northrop Grumman is seeking a **Principal Mechanical Engineer** . This position will be located in **Colorado Springs, CO** and will support the Sentinel program. **This role may offer a competitive relocation assistance package.** **What You'll Get To Do** : + The qualified candidate will report to the Team Lead in C&L Infrastructure. + They will design, document, and test cables and or breakout boxes. + Conducts LRU interface research, process documents and collaborates with other engineers to determine best design for each set of cables. + Will integrate delivered LRUs under direction of the technical lead. **Position Benefits** 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 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 of **You'll Bring These Qualifications** **:** + 5 years of relevant experience with a Bachelors Degree in a STEM field of study; 3 years with a Masters; 1 year with a PhD. + Must have an active U.S. Government DoD Secret security clearance at time of application, current and within scope, 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 + Experience with design/fabrication techniques for structural details, assemblies, and/or installations + Experience with 3D modeling tools + Experience using product lifecycle management (PLM) and/or Product Data Management (PDM) tools **These Qualifications Would be Nice to Have:** + ICBM Experience + Experience in creating a Product Definition Package (PDP) or PDP like products + Experience with the ASME Y14.X suite of engineering drawing standards + Ability to work closely with multiple functional organizations (Engineering, Manufacturing, Purchasing, Field Operations, etc.) + Experience with Siemens NX and CPLM Primary Level Salary Range: $91,200.00 - $136,800.00 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 *********************************** U.S. Citizenship is required for all positions with a government clearance and certain other restricted positions.

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. Northrop Grumman Space Sector has an exciting career opportunity for a Documentation Specialist - 3. The Threat Modeling Center is responsible for the development and delivery of high fidelity threat modeling products in support of MDA and MDA's Missile Defense System. **This position is on-site at Schriever Space Force Base.** The **Threat Documentation Specialist** **3** requires a detailed-oriented person responsible for the development of technical documents containing graphs, charts, maps, large tables and technical details of threat scenarios used in the Missile Defense Agency's (MDA) Missile Defense System (BMDS) ground tests and other events. Must have excellent written, verbal, and interpersonal communication skills, and the ability to follow established processes and procedures. Must be a motivated team player with a can-do attitude and a willingness to ask questions and learn. Must be able to adapt to rapid changing project requirements and meet firm product schedule delivery dates. Must be able to understand and translate technical intelligence and engineering parameters into layman's terms. Will also serve as the final quality control checkpoint for documents for delivery including technical content and proper classification markings. **Basic Requirements:** + Bachelor's degree and 5 years of related experience, or a Master's degree and 3 years of related experience, or a PhD and 1 years of related experience. + Must be familiar with template-based document production tools such as Adobe Framemaker + Experience with Linux and LaTeX + Must be familiar in Microsoft Office products, including Word, PowerPoint and Excel + Must have basic understanding of the DoD Guide for Marking Classified Documents and of proper procedures for tracking, storing and cataloging classified documents + Must be self-motivated, able to work in a dynamic team environment + Must be detailed oriented and able to analyze documents for erroneous or technical anomalies + Applicants must have a current active in-scope U.S. Government DoD issued Secret security clearance at the time of application and is required to start. **Preferred Requirements:** + Previous experience with technical writing in a Modeling and Simulation area is preferred + Understanding of basic ballistic missile and air breather system characteristics a plus + Background in intelligence or a related career field or area of study a plus + Ability to obtain DoD Top Secret Clearance \#NGSpace \#COSpace \#NGFeaturedJobs Primary Level Salary Range: $77,800.00 - $116,800.00 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 *********************************** U.S. Citizenship is required for all positions with a government clearance and certain other restricted positions.

KFED Direct (10K sign-on/4 wks PTO, if needed in negotiation) Approvers start [Twila Johnson, Michelle Maestas, Mike Pitman, Frank Cannizzaro, Jessica Giddens, Greg Caicedo] end Org Code: 7.130.102.10.20 Justification: This is a revenue generating position that is needed on SBI, or MEG O&I or similar project awarded to Kratos. It may also be leveraged to support other similar projects/programs as needed. This will also allow our Kratos Project Engineering Manager (Mike Pitman) the ability to address other projects/programs and Engineering processes that are needed as we transition into more of these types of projects/programs

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. Northrop Grumman is seeking a Sr Principal Software Engineer to work on-site at Schriever SFB, near Colorado Springs, CO for our Front Range Operations and Sustainment Team (FROST) program. We Liaison with the National Reconnaissance Office (NRO) and Satellite Control Network (SCN) to support our Front Range Operations and Sustainment Team (FROST) program, and to provide satellite support services to our mission critical customer. FROST conducts real time on-orbit support, launch ascent support and End-of-Life operations for all NOPS (NRO Operations Squadron) missions. The FROST Software team works in a state-of-the-art dynamic environment to develop new containerized software and maintain existing software for different needs on the program. Responsibilities: - Maintain software used to establish connections for status & control of ground equipment. - Provide Java software development. Perform all aspects of software engineering support required to implement systems. - Also maintain software that handles scheduling of on-orbit contacts, and orbit calculations. - Write software that supports launch operations with trajectory calculations for the SpaceX and ULA vendors. - Provide assistance for team members primarily on Java development and utilizing the Spring Boot framework. - Develop React-based user interfaces for operator interaction. - Assist writing microservices that interact with a variety of vendor interfaces for data processing. - Deploy new containerized applications in Kubernetes environments. - Assist with new customer requests by extending and enhancing existing capabilities and creating new ones where needed. NGSkills Basic Qualifications: Bachelor's degree with 8 years of experience or a master's and 6 years' experience or a High School diploma / equivalent with 12 years' experience may be considered in lieu of degree Work on-site at Schriever SFB, near Colorado Springs, CO * TS/SCI CI poly * Experience and proficiency with Java * Knowledge with Spring Boot framework or other similar experience * Knowledgeable with IDE for Java software development or other similar experience * Experience with Gitlab or other similar experience * Experience Software design and development * Experience with Java build systems * Ability to collaborate with internal and external developers and integrating their components into a larger framework with NoSQL databases, such as MongoDB. Preferred Qualifications: * Experience with Git distributed version control system. * Experience with NoSQL databases, such as MongoDB. * Experience with Docker/Kubernetes. * Experience using/writing Ansible automation scripts. * Experience with VMware toolsets. * Experience with C++ programming language. * Working knowledge of SQL databases. Primary Level Salary Range: $124,900.00 - $187,300.00 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 *********************************** U.S. Citizenship is required for all positions with a government clearance and certain other restricted positions.

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. Northrop Grumman Defense Systems is seeking an experienced Director of Design Engineering 1 to lead the Strategic Deterrent Systems (SDS) Division Engineering Functional Homeroom organization with an emphasis on Mechanical Design and Analysis. This position will be located in Roy UT, Huntsville AL, Colorado Springs CO or Manhattan Beach CA. This role may offer a competitive relocation assistance package. This role requires a strong Design Engineering background and a solid understanding of Analysis fundamentals and best practices. The successful candidate will be responsible for establishing, optimizing, and driving standardized engineering processes, tools, and technical training resources across the Division's portfolio. This includes the optimization of Common Product Lifecycle Management (CPLM) systems, Product Data Package / Analysis Data Product Quality and release Velocity. In this dynamic role, you will lead a cross functional team to achieve balance in Technical Rigor by Empowering Teams. You will optimize execution of business outcomes by establishing strategic Program Partnerships and leveraging data-driven management best practices to ensure consistency and excellence across a nationally dispersed team of experts. What You Will Get To Do * Drive design engineering execution across the SDS Division portfolio of programs while reporting to the Strategic Deterrent Systems Division's Engineering and Manufacturing Operations organization. * Lead Mechanical Design and Analysis functions, directing integrated processes that cover the complete product lifecycle-from concept to product data package release-ensuring superior quality and optimized release velocity. * Establish and direct the implementation of standardized design engineering practices and tools across the SDS Division, incorporating consistent PLM systems and techniques across nationally dispersed teams and multiple subcontractor sites. * Manage all aspects of process development, training, and technical resource development across mission/weapon system engineering, subsystem/component design, nuclear surety, and SDS-specific processes and enablers. * Optimize product data package and analysis data product throughput and quality by implementing best practices and leveraging data-driven management dashboards that track key performance indicators. * Develop and nurture Strategic Program Partnerships with product/program leadership, facilitating collaborative solutions and integrating systems engineering priorities into the design process. * Balance technical rigor with program execution by creating high-performing, accountable teams that are empowered to navigate ambiguity, drive clarity, and achieve excellence across the design engineering and analysis disciplines. A Successful Candidate For This Role Will * Excel at organization, managing a concurrent span of control over Mechanical Design and Analysis functions while navigating ambiguity and driving clarity across diverse teams. * Exhibit a sense of urgency, ownership, and accountability in managing complex technical programs, ensuring that engineering processes deliver measurable business outcomes. * Demonstrate a commitment to developing a purposeful organizational culture at both individual and team levels, with a strong focus on professional development and cross-functional collaboration. * Possess hands-on expertise in one or more engineering disciplines, serving as a trusted advisor to solve complex problems and make sound technical decisions. * Communicate effectively and inspire teams through clear, precise, and influential verbal and written communication skills. Position Benefits: 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 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 with a minimum of 10 years of related experience or Masters Degree and 8 years of related experience * Experience in a formal management position * At least 3+ years of experience managing technical, high-complexity programs, including: * Direct oversight of Mechanical Design and Analysis functions. * Experience in developing and administering budgets and performance standards. * Implementing technologies for production processes with efficient, sustainable outcomes. * Experience in optimizing Common Product Lifecycle Management systems to drive Product Data Package / Analysis Data Product quality and release velocity. * U.S. Citizenship with an Active Secret Clearance (investigation date/periodic review within the last 5 years) and the ability to obtain program special access. These Qualifications Would be Nice to Have * Master's degree or higher in Engineering or a related scientific discipline. * Experience establishing a new organization function and/or leading a major change initiative. * Active Top Secret clearance. * Experience with ICBM or complex aerospace systems. * Familiarity with Model-Based Systems Engineering (MBSE) and advanced design engineering/Computer-Aided Design (CAD) tools. * Prior experience interfacing with prime contractor site leads and USAF leadership personnel. * Proven track record in leading performance tasks on schedule, within cost constraints, and achieving all requirements as a project lead, integrated program team member, or cost account manager. This role is ideal for an experienced leader who excels at balancing technical acuity with empowered team management, and who leverages data-driven tools to drive optimal business outcomes across design engineering operations and beyond. Primary Level Salary Range: $155,100.00 - $269,400.00 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 *********************************** U.S. Citizenship is required for all positions with a government clearance and certain other restricted positions.

KFED Direct ($5K sign-on available for negotiations) Approvers start [Twila Johnson, Michelle Maestas, Caine Smith, Jason Gowen, Frank Cannizzaro, Jessica Giddens, Greg Caicedo] end Org Code: 7.130.102.10.20 Justification: This is a hire to position Kratos to support the revenue generating position(s) on the ongoing programs bids including (SBI, PTS-x, MEG O&I)

RELOCATION ASSISTANCE: No relocation assistance available CLEARANCE TYPE: SecretTRAVEL: Yes, 10% of the TimeDescriptionAt 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. Northrop Grumman Space Systems-Missile Defense Integration offers an excellent opportunity for a Principal Engineer Network - Lab Network Engineer (25-578) to join our team of skilled and diverse professionals. Located in Colorado Springs, CO, this role is vital in supporting the U.S. President, the Secretary of Defense, and combatant commanders at strategic, regional, and operational levels. This position does not provide relocation assistance and requires on-site work with no remote options. Position Overview: The Command and Control, Battle Management, and Communications (C2BMC) program is the central part of the Missile Defense System. It is a crucial operational system that allows the U.S. president, secretary of defense, and combatant commanders at strategic, regional, and operational levels to plan missile defense operations systematically, track battle developments, and actively coordinate networked sensors and weapons systems to achieve both global and regional mission objectives. C2BMC supports a layered missile defense capability that provides an optimized response to threats across all ranges and phases of flight. It acts as a force multiplier by connecting, integrating, and synchronizing autonomous sensor and weapon systems and operations worldwide and regionally to enhance performance. C2BMC is vital in all ground and flight tests that verify and demonstrate the current and future capabilities of the missile defense system. The candidate will serve as a primary Network Engineer supporting the C2BMC Program. In this role, they will act as both a Network Engineer and Developer, assisting with network build-out and deployments into the operational environment as needed. The candidate will collaborate within an agile Scrum team and plan work based on customer requirements and program contractual agreements. Essential Functions: Must have prior experience with presentation skills using Microsoft PowerPoint and Visio drawing tools Must have experience working collaboratively with a team of highly motivated network engineers, as well as independently on large field projects A self-motivated individual with strong verbal and written communication skills Must be a proven network engineer with practical mid-level experience and knowledge of network design, development, and testing methodologies Proven experience in network traffic analysis, diagnostics, and troubleshooting Understanding of standard DOD security practices, such as STIG compliance and system accreditation efforts Experience working with Firewalls and IPS/IDS Basic Qualifications: Please list your current security clearance and IAT or relevant certifications on your resume, if applicable. A Bachelor's Degree in Network Engineering, Computer Science, Information Technology, Management Information Systems, Mathematics, or a related field from an accredited university is preferred, along with 5 years of experience; or a Master's degree in a related field with 3 years of relevant work experience; or 9 years of relevant experience may be considered as an alternative to a degree Applicants must have a current, active DoD 8140 certification at IAT Level II or higher (such as Security+ CE, CCNA-Security, CySA+, CND, etc.) at the time of application, which is required to start. The candidate is responsible for maintaining their DoD 8140 certification throughout the entire contract period Applicants must have a current, active in-scope DoD-issued Secret security clearance at the time of application, which is required to start Willingness to travel up to 10% for business needs Industry vendor certifications from Juniper (JNCIA, JNCIS, JNCIP, JNCIE) are a must Be very familiar with the following: TCP/IP Model OSI Model Multicast Firewalls Routing Protocols Experience with capturing and deciphering packets (50% of testing efforts involve packet capture and analysis) Network Address Translation (NAT) Network Timing, and the ability to read technical network diagrams Experience with Juniper and/or Cisco networking equipment required A solid understanding of the OSI Model, TCP/IP, and routing protocols BGP and OSPF Experience with UDP multicast, VLANs, GRE tunnels, and TCP/IP network designs Preferred Qualifications: Candidates with previous C2BMC network experience are highly preferred Candidates with knowledge, skill sets, or experience using protocol analyzers or sniffers (such as Wireshark) Previous experience in authentication and encryption methods and capabilities (TACACS+, Active Directory, GEM-X), virtualization technologies such as VMWare, vCenter, and vSphere Cisco (CCNA, CCNP) certifications are a plus Familiarity with virtualization is highly recommended Agile development and associated testing methodologies Automated testing frameworks such as Python, Ansible, Chef, or Puppet Handling large data sets, spreadsheet analysis, and related tools Develop action plans based on data analysis, document deficiency reports, and present analysis results and plans of action either verbally or in writing (e.g., slides, annotated slides, test report document) Hands-on experience with WAN optimizer, TACLANEs and optical transport equipment A strong understanding of JUNOS is preferred What We Can Offer You: Northrop Grumman provides a comprehensive benefits package and a work environment that encourages your growth, supporting both employees and the company's success. The benefits available are flexible and customizable, allowing you to choose options that best suit your needs and those of your family. Your benefits will include the following: · Health Plan · Savings Plan · Paid Time Off · Education Assistance · Training and Development · Flexible Work Arrangements ******************************************************************************* #NGSpace #COSpace #NGFeaturedJobs #C2BMC Additional Northrop Grumman Information: Primary Level Salary Range: $94,200.00 - $141,200.00The 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. 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