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Lead Test Engineer
Lockheed Martin 4.8
Lockheed Martin job in Colorado Springs, CO
WHAT WE'RE DOING Do you want to be part of a culture that inspires employees to innovate, perform with excellence, and build incredible products? If you have the passion, drive, and courage to dream big, then we want to build a better tomorrow with you. Come and join our team!
Lockheed Martin's Rotary and Mission Systems' C4ISR team is looking for a proven and experienced lead test engineer to support the Peace Krypton (PK) program.
THE WORK
As the Lead Test Engineer in this position, you will:
• Lead the development and execution of comprehensive test plans, including test strategy, test design, and test scripts
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams, including systems engineering, software engineering, and hardware engineering, to ensure that systems and products meet customer requirements and industry standards
• Develop and maintain test documentation, including test plans, test procedures, and test reports
• Lead a team of test engineers, providing guidance, mentorship, and oversight to ensure that test activities are completed on time and to a high standard
• Develop and maintain test environments, including test beds, test fixtures, and test tools
• Be available and willing to travel internationally to support test events
• Collaborate with customers and stakeholders to understand test requirements and ensure that test activities meet their needs
• Analyze test results, identify defects, and collaborate with development teams to resolve issues
• Develop and implement process improvements to increase test efficiency and effectiveness
• Provide technical leadership and guidance to junior test engineers, including training and mentoring
• Participate in test process improvement initiatives, including identifying areas for improvement and implementing changes
WHO WE ARE
Do you want to be part of a company culture that empowers employees to think big, lead with a growth mindset, and make the impossible a reality? We provide the resources and give you the flexibility to enable inspiration and focus. If you have the passion and courage to dream big, work hard, and have fun doing what you love then we want to build a better tomorrow with you.
On this team, you will collaborate with a diverse, geographically separated team of technical professionals including software developers, system engineers, and aircraft and hardware engineers. You will work with cross-functional team in a highly dynamic mission-focused environment.
WHO YOU ARE
• An experienced Senior Test Engineer-Lead responsible for leading the development and execution of comprehensive test plans to ensure the quality and reliability of the PK Ground and Air systems and products.
• A candidate with a strong background in system test engineering (Software and Hardware), with expertise in test planning, test design, and test execution.
• You will be responsible for leading a team of test engineers, collaborating with cross-functional teams, and ensuring that systems and products meet customer requirements and industry standards.
• Available and willing to travel internationally to support test events and work closely with global customers and partners.
WHY JOIN US
Joining our team offers you the opportunity to support a join a company and a team where your contributions are valued and you can develop your skills and expertise.
Our team also puts a high value on work-life balance. Striking a healthy balance between your personal and professional life is crucial to your happiness and success here, which is why we aren't focused on how many hours you spend at work or online.
Instead, we're happy to offer a flexible schedule so you can have a more productive and well-balanced life both in and outside of work, along with competitive pay, and comprehensive benefits.
Basic Qualifications
• Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Computer Science, or another STEM related field
• Minimum 10 years of experience in system engineering, with a focus on complex system design, development, and integration
• Experience with agile development methodologies and DevOps practices
• Strong technical expertise in system test engineering (Hardware and Software), including test planning, test design, and test execution
• Experience with multiple test disciplines, including functional testing, performance testing, and security testing
• Familiarity with test tools and technologies, including test automation frameworks and test management tools
• Experience with test data management and test environment management
• Available for international travel to support test events multiple times per year
Desired skills
• Current CompTIA Security+ certification
• Strong programming and scripting skills, including languages such as C# and PowerShell
• Knowledge of DO-178C - Software Considerations in Airborne Systems and Equipment Certification
• Proven experience in leading and managing test teams, including setting goals, prioritizing tasks, and allocating resources
• Experience with test process improvement, including identifying areas for improvement and implementing changes
• Ability to develop and manage test budgets, including estimating costs and managing expenses
• Knowledge of industry standards and regulations, including ISO 9001, IEEE 1012, and AS9100
• Experience with virtual/converged systems and technologies
Lockheed Martin is an equal opportunity employer. Qualified candidates will be considered without regard to legally protected characteristics.
The application window will close in 90 days; applicants are encouraged to apply within 5 - 30 days of the requisition posting date in order to receive optimal consideration.
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At Lockheed Martin, we use our passion for purposeful innovation to help keep people safe and solve the world's most complex challenges. Our people are some of the greatest minds in the industry and truly make Lockheed Martin a great place to work.
With our employees as our priority, we provide diverse career opportunities designed to propel, develop, and boost agility. Our flexible schedules, competitive pay, and comprehensive benefits enable our employees to live a healthy, fulfilling life at and outside of work. We place an emphasis on empowering our employees by fostering an inclusive environment built upon integrity and corporate responsibility.
If this sounds like a culture you connect with, you're invited to apply for this role. Or, if you are unsure whether your experience aligns with the requirements of this position, we encourage you to search on Lockheed Martin Jobs, and apply for roles that align with your qualifications.
Other Important Information
By applying to this job, you are expressing interest in this position and could be considered for other career opportunities where similar skills and requirements have been identified as a match. Should this match be identified you may be contacted for this and future openings.
Ability to work remotely
Part-time Remote Telework: The employee selected for this position will work part of their work schedule remotely and part of their work schedule at a designated Lockheed Martin facility. The specific weekly schedule will be discussed during the hiring process.
Work Schedule Information
Lockheed Martin supports a variety of alternate work schedules that provide additional flexibility to our employees. Schedules range from standard 40 hours over a five day work week while others may be condensed. These condensed schedules provide employees with additional time away from the office and are in addition to our Paid Time off benefits.
Security Clearance Information
This position requires a government security clearance, you must be a US Citizen for consideration.
Pay Rate: The annual base salary range for this position in California, Massachusetts, and New York (excluding most major metropolitan areas), Colorado, Hawaii, Illinois, Maryland, Minnesota, New Jersey, Vermont, Washington or Washington DC is $104,500 - $184,115. For states not referenced above, the salary range for this position will reflect the candidate's final work location. Please note that the salary information is a general guideline only. Lockheed Martin considers factors such as (but not limited to) scope and responsibilities of the position, candidate's work experience, education/ training, key skills as well as market and business considerations when extending an offer.
Benefits offered: Medical, Dental, Vision, Life Insurance, Short-Term Disability, Long-Term Disability, 401(k) match, Flexible Spending Accounts, EAP, Education Assistance, Parental Leave, Paid time off, and Holidays.
(Washington state applicants only) Non-represented full-time employees: accrue at least 10 hours per month of Paid Time Off (PTO) to be used for incidental absences and other reasons; receive at least 90 hours for holidays. Represented full time employees accrue 6.67 hours of Vacation per month; accrue up to 52 hours of sick leave annually; receive at least 96 hours for holidays. PTO, Vacation, sick leave, and holiday hours are prorated based on start date during the calendar year.
This position is incentive plan eligible.
Pay Rate: The annual base salary range for this position in most major metropolitan areas in California, Massachusetts, and New York is $120,100 - $208,150. For states not referenced above, the salary range for this position will reflect the candidate's final work location. Please note that the salary information is a general guideline only. Lockheed Martin considers factors such as (but not limited to) scope and responsibilities of the position, candidate's work experience, education/ training, key skills as well as market and business considerations when extending an offer.
Benefits offered: Medical, Dental, Vision, Life Insurance, Short-Term Disability, Long-Term Disability, 401(k) match, Flexible Spending Accounts, EAP, Education Assistance, Parental Leave, Paid time off, and Holidays.
This position is incentive plan eligible.
$59k-79k yearly est. 37d ago
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Program Manager (Expat UAE)
Lockheed Martin Corporation 4.8
Lockheed Martin Corporation job in Colorado Springs, CO
Description:WHAT WE'RE DOING At Lockheed Martin, we're transforming the future of global command and control. Within our C4ISR market segment we are enabling multi-domain and multi mission operations through providing innovative Battle Management Command and Control (BMC2) solutions.
THE WORK
Lockheed Martin (LM) Rotary and Mission Systems is seeking a Program Manager for a position located in Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates (UAE) for the Emirates Air Defense Ground Environment - Transformation (EADGE-T) Technology Refresh Phase 1 (TRP1) Program. This position will report to the Global Command & Control (GC2) Middle East Senior Program Manager within the C4ISR market segment and will be responsible the performance and management of all phases of EADGE-T TRP1 Program from inception to completion, including on-contract growth.
WHO WE ARE
C4ISR is a cornerstone of RMS, delivering mission-focused solutions that support intelligence, surveillance, reconnaissance, communications, and command and control operations. We operate at the intersection of advanced technology and operational readiness-enabling customers to act with confidence and speed in dynamic threat environments.
WHO YOU ARE
The candidate will be responsible for the following areas:
* Proactive management of cost, schedule and technical performance of the EADGE-T TRP1 program; responsible and accountable to meet financial commitments for EADGE-T TRP1 by applying foundational earned value management tools and techniques.
* Primary customer interface for Tech Refresh 1 program activities. Overall site leadership from on-site, daily execution support to program reviews.
* Lead program review sessions with customer to discuss cost, schedule and technical performance, and develop risk mitigation strategies to support contract requirements and meet or exceed financial commitments.
* Satisfy annual financial commitments to the overarching GC2 (Orders/Sales/EBIT/Cash)
* Identify and manage staff needs of the program. This includes leading the recruitment of engineering program staff, in partnership with the EADGE-T TRP1 Chief Engineer, C4ISR E&T Sr. Manager, and HR, including the selection and training, performance assessment, work assignments, salary and recognition / disciplinary actions.
* Collaborate with the Follow-On Support Contract (FOSC) PM and coordinate customer messaging / engagements, and staffing needs across contracts to optimize resource allocation and leverage cross-training opportunities of key personnel including Local Country Nationals
* Cultivate a positive team environment focused on our OneLM culture: collaborate to win, accelerate change, hear and be heard.
* Establish program milestones and monitor adherence to master plans and schedules, identifies program problems and obtains solutions including allocation of resources or changing contractual specifications.
* Guide collective decision making to ensure opportunities are maximized, facilitate prioritization and de-conflict internal competing priorities when needed.
* Participate in the negotiation of contract and contract changes, including the identification of on-contract growth opportunities and support in driving to closure
* Develop new business or expand offerings with the customer, including CommandIQ Product Line capabilities. This includes leading the preparation of proposals, business plans, proposal work statements and specifications, operating budgets and financial terms/conditions of the contract with the functional leads (e.g. contracts, finance and business operations, business development, etc.).
WHY JOIN US
'Our culture and values are grounded in a shared sense of purpose: ensuring those who serve always stay ahead of ready. That's why we're proud to have some of the most advanced and innovative minds in the industry.
* This position is contingent on contract award*
Basic Qualifications:
* U.S. citizenship is required. Must be able to obtain Secret clearance
* Bachelor's degree from an accredited college in a related discipline, or equivalent experience
* Strong Business acumen (Earned Value Management Experience), strong analytical and problem-solving skills, reliability, and sound judgment
* 5+ years of direct or indirect reports in a matrix organization
* Ability to operate independently, work under pressure, and build/retain effective teams
* Ability to understand and interpret Middle Eastern customers' needs and requirements, and relate them back to program needs in addition to capture and campaign growth strategies
* Experience leading briefings and strategy meetings for senior/executive management, customer and government representative, and be able to articulate complex issues into succinct, cohesive summaries and presentations
* Diplomatic, persuasive, and articulate communication style to establish and maintain rapport with internal and external customers / partners. Ability to negotiate and work with a variety of internal and external stakeholders
* Risk and Opportunity Management Experience
* Proactive, superior attention to detail, project management, and organizational skills
* Proclivity towards teaming and collaboration-must be a team player with strong communication and presentation skills
* Ability to work across a geographically dispersed organization with demonstrated ability to work in a team environment.
This position will require the individual to be located in Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates (UAE) for EADGE-T TRP1 Program.
Desired Skills:
* Experience in Middle East politics, business culture and government procurement processes
* Proven track record of driving Program Rigor and providing upskilling opportunities for staff
* Fluent speaking, reading and writing in Arabic
* Understanding of strategic issues impacting Middle East countries and U.S. relationship with allies in the region
* Large, complex system development and integration experience
* Background in Command & Control, ISR, cyber security, sensor correlation, integrated air and missile defense, electronic warfare or communications capabilities
* Experience leading personnel who lead the design, development, sustainment and evolution of technical systems/products
* Domestic & International program experience
* Firm understanding of FMS (Foreign Military Sales) and Direct Commercial Sales (DCS) processes, and Firm Fixed Price contracts, especially in the Middle East
* Ability to identify, qualify, shape and win new business C4ISR opportunities
* Understanding of International Trade Compliance and familiarity of export control policies and law
* Asia-Pacific, Middle East, and NATO experience
* Joint All Domain Customer and Domain Expertise; understand relation to JADC
* Strong understanding of LM/RMS Program Management, RMS Business Process and Win Plan
* Demonstrated ability to organize and motivate individuals with diverse backgrounds and experiences in pursuit of common objectives
* Passion for personal accountability, achievement, learning and continual improvement
Security Clearance Statement: This position requires a government security clearance, you must be a US Citizen for consideration.
Clearance Level: Secret
Other Important Information You Should Know
Expression of Interest: By applying to this job, you are expressing interest in this position and could be considered for other career opportunities where similar skills and requirements have been identified as a match. Should this match be identified you may be contacted for this and future openings.
Ability to Work Remotely: Onsite Full-time: The work associated with this position will be performed onsite at a designated Lockheed Martin facility.
Work Schedules: Lockheed Martin supports a variety of alternate work schedules that provide additional flexibility to our employees. Schedules range from standard 40 hours over a five day work week while others may be condensed. These condensed schedules provide employees with additional time away from the office and are in addition to our Paid Time off benefits.
Schedule for this Position: 4x10 hour day, 3 days off per week
Pay Rate: The annual base salary range for this position in California, Massachusetts, and New York (excluding most major metropolitan areas), Colorado, Hawaii, Illinois, Maryland, Minnesota, New Jersey, Vermont, Washington or Washington DC is $128,400 - $226,435. For states not referenced above, the salary range for this position will reflect the candidate's final work location. Please note that the salary information is a general guideline only. Lockheed Martin considers factors such as (but not limited to) scope and responsibilities of the position, candidate's work experience, education/ training, key skills as well as market and business considerations when extending an offer.
Benefits offered: Medical, Dental, Vision, Life Insurance, Short-Term Disability, Long-Term Disability, 401(k) match, Flexible Spending Accounts, EAP, Education Assistance, Parental Leave, Paid time off, and Holidays.
(Washington state applicants only) Non-represented full-time employees: accrue at least 10 hours per month of Paid Time Off (PTO) to be used for incidental absences and other reasons; receive at least 90 hours for holidays. Represented full time employees accrue 6.67 hours of Vacation per month; accrue up to 52 hours of sick leave annually; receive at least 96 hours for holidays. PTO, Vacation, sick leave, and holiday hours are prorated based on start date during the calendar year.
This position is incentive plan eligible.
Lockheed Martin is an equal opportunity employer. Qualified candidates will be considered without regard to legally protected characteristics.
The application window will close in 90 days; applicants are encouraged to apply within 5 - 30 days of the requisition posting date in order to receive optimal consideration.
At Lockheed Martin, we use our passion for purposeful innovation to help keep people safe and solve the world's most complex challenges. Our people are some of the greatest minds in the industry and truly make Lockheed Martin a great place to work.
With our employees as our priority, we provide diverse career opportunities designed to propel, develop, and boost agility. Our flexible schedules, competitive pay, and comprehensive benefits enable our employees to live a healthy, fulfilling life at and outside of work. We place an emphasis on empowering our employees by fostering an inclusive environment built upon integrity and corporate responsibility.
If this sounds like a culture you connect with, you're invited to apply for this role. Or, if you are unsure whether your experience aligns with the requirements of this position, we encourage you to search on Lockheed Martin Jobs, and apply for roles that align with your qualifications.
Experience Level: Experienced Professional
Business Unit: RMS
Relocation Available: Possible
Career Area: Program Management
Type: Full-Time
Shift: First
$69k-94k yearly est. 60d+ ago
Workday Contingent Worker
Northrop Grumman 4.7
Colorado Springs, CO job
This position is only available for pre-identified partners, suppliers, and contractors who support Northrop Grumman. Do not submit information for more than one position unless specifically directed by a representative of Northrop Grumman.
$32k-42k yearly est. Auto-Apply 28d ago
Sentinel - Sr. Principal Systems Safety Engineer MIL-STD-882E - 15028
Northrop Grumman 4.7
Colorado Springs, CO job
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.
Embark on a career putting innovative, reliable, and agile products and ideas into orbit, and beyond. Northrop Grumman has opportunities waiting for you that play a vital role in human space exploration, national defense, and scientific discovery, supporting multiple programs across the universe. With us, you'll discover a culture of curiosity and collaboration that will have you Defining Possible from the day you start. Our space systems connect and protect millions of people on earth every day, now and for the future. Explore your future and launch your career today.
Northrop Grumman Defense Systems is seeking to hire a Sr. Principal System Safety Engineer to its Safety Engineering team. This position is located in Roy, UT or Colorado Springs, CO and will support of the Sentinel (GBSD) program. 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 Sr. Principal System Safety Engineer will 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.
Basic Qualifications:
* 8 years of experience with a Bachelors of Science degree,6 years with a Masters, 4 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 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
* At least 2 years of using MIL-STD-882E to conduct Preliminary, Functional, Subsystem, System, Operating and Support Hazard Analysis
* 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
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* 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.
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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.
$124.9k-187.3k yearly 24d ago
Lead Product Designer, AI Networking Platform
Cisco Systems, Inc. 4.8
Colorado Springs, CO job
Cisco Networking is an industry leader providing intelligent network solutions for organizations to securely connect users, devices, applications, and workloads everywhere. We empower organizations everywhere - from local libraries to global hotels - to focus on their mission and have technology that simply works. Cisco has been named #2 Best Company to Work for in the U.S. by Fortune in 2024!
What We Are Looking For
As a Product Design Lead for Networking Assurance, you have an opportunity to operate as a senior design thought-leader, collaborating with a highly skillful cross-functional team to create features that reimagine network engineers' and other users' workflows. The Product Design Lead owns their projects, driving forward momentum and works with designers and cross-functional teams from across Cisco to deliver outstanding results.
In this role, you will develop and demonstrate deep domain knowledge, product expertise, and an understanding of complex customer use cases and deployment models. You'll deeply understand the needs of our customers, set the vision for the product grounded in those needs, and partner with cross-functional teams to build it iteratively.
Our team's primary focus is on software, but we also find opportunities to collaborate with teams across the organization and think about how to improve the entire customer journey. Meraki believes the quality of our products is dependent on the quality of our teams. We place a high value on nurturing the growth and development of everyone on our team. We give and get feedback early and often, share what we know, and learn from each other.
Responsibilities
* Drive early discovery work, using findings to craft roadmaps, leading and designing with a team to bring it to life.
* Identify the right problems to solve, run and synthesize research, sketch and prototype solutions, make hi-fi visuals.
* Earn trust with cross-function partners by seeking out their points of view, collaborating regularly and inviting them into research and co-creation with the team and customers. Advocate for prioritization of design-centered product enhancements grounded in research and analysis.
* Present persuasively. Be able to tell the story of a project and build prototypes that precisely articulate design rationale.
* Provide direction to and mentor other designers; guide team to focus on the most important customer needs, difficulties and opportunities
* Think beyond your team's goals and consider how your work affects others and how you can influence other teams' work.
* Influence the strategic vision and guide design of large, complex initiatives for a product, program or strategic effort of considerable size and scope.
* Translate what may start as ambiguous business needs into clear customer-focused solutions.
* Facilitate workshops, sketching and prototyping sessions; build documentation and templates that enable others to consume and contribute.
You're an ideal candidate if you have:
* 8+ years of professional experience designing and delivering products in cross-functional teams from strategy to delivery.
* A portfolio full of great case studies and even better prototypes, including case studies leveraging AI research and design tools.
* Expertise and experience designing for AI products and/or features.
* Knowledge of the networking domain or experience in a related product or field is a plus.
* Experience working on technically complex B2B enterprise products.
* Aligned teams around customer-centered design decisions, using UX methodologies and tools (double-diamond, personas, journey mapping, dual agile, lean ux, prototypes), and influenced adoption by those who aren't familiar with strategic UX engagements.
* A proven track record of shipping large scale enterprise products.
* Ability to see the bigger picture, while zooming in to rationalize and perfect the nuanced details.
* Made complex problems and workflows feel simple and approachable.
* Balanced strategic research and discovery with shipping often.
* Persuasive storytelling and influence.
* Lead and mentored junior UX designers, fostering a collaborative and innovative design culture within the team.
Does this sound like you? We'd love to hear from you!
Please include a link to your online portfolio. Only those applications that include portfolios will be considered.
Why Cisco?
At Cisco, we're revolutionizing how data and infrastructure connect and protect organizations in the AI era - and beyond. We've been innovating fearlessly for 40 years to create solutions that power how humans and technology work together across the physical and digital worlds. These solutions provide customers with unparalleled security, visibility, and insights across the entire digital footprint.
Fueled by the depth and breadth of our technology, we experiment and create meaningful solutions. Add to that our worldwide network of doers and experts, and you'll see that the opportunities to grow and build are limitless. We work as a team, collaborating with empathy to make really big things happen on a global scale. Because our solutions are everywhere, our impact is everywhere.
We are Cisco, and our power starts with you.
Message to applicants applying to work in the U.S. and/or Canada:
The starting salary range posted for this position is $166,500.00 to $234,100.00 and reflects the projected salary range for new hires in this position in U.S. and/or Canada locations, not including incentive compensation*, equity, or benefits.
Individual pay is determined by the candidate's hiring location, market conditions, job-related skillset, experience, qualifications, education, certifications, and/or training. The full salary range for certain locations is listed below. For locations not listed below, the recruiter can share more details about compensation for the role in your location during the hiring process.
U.S. employees are offered benefits, subject to Cisco's plan eligibility rules, which include medical, dental and vision insurance, a 401(k) plan with a Cisco matching contribution, paid parental leave, short and long-term disability coverage, and basic life insurance. Please see the Cisco careers site to discover more benefits and perks. Employees may be eligible to receive grants of Cisco restricted stock units, which vest following continued employment with Cisco for defined periods of time.
U.S. employees are eligible for paid time away as described below, subject to Cisco's policies:
* 10 paid holidays per full calendar year, plus 1 floating holiday for non-exempt employees
* 1 paid day off for employee's birthday, paid year-end holiday shutdown, and 4 paid days off for personal wellness determined by Cisco
* Non-exempt employees receive 16 days of paid vacation time per full calendar year, accrued at rate of 4.92 hours per pay period for full-time employees
* Exempt employees participate in Cisco's flexible vacation time off program, which has no defined limit on how much vacation time eligible employees may use (subject to availability and some business limitations)
* 80 hours of sick time off provided on hire date and each January 1st thereafter, and up to 80 hours of unused sick time carried forward from one calendar year to the next
* Additional paid time away may be requested to deal with critical or emergency issues for family members
* Optional 10 paid days per full calendar year to volunteer
For non-sales roles, employees are also eligible to earn annual bonuses subject to Cisco's policies.
Employees on sales plans earn performance-based incentive pay on top of their base salary, which is split between quota and non-quota components, subject to the applicable Cisco plan. For quota-based incentive pay, Cisco typically pays as follows:
* .75% of incentive target for each 1% of revenue attainment up to 50% of quota;
* 1.5% of incentive target for each 1% of attainment between 50% and 75%;
* 1% of incentive target for each 1% of attainment between 75% and 100%; and
* Once performance exceeds 100% attainment, incentive rates are at or above 1% for each 1% of attainment with no cap on incentive compensation.
For non-quota-based sales performance elements such as strategic sales objectives, Cisco may pay 0% up to 125% of target. Cisco sales plans do not have a minimum threshold of performance for sales incentive compensation to be paid.
The applicable full salary ranges for this position, by specific state, are listed below:
New York City Metro Area:
$191,400.00 - $323,600.00
Non-Metro New York state & Washington state:
$176,100.00 - $287,900.00
* For quota-based sales roles on Cisco's sales plan, the ranges provided in this posting include base pay and sales target incentive compensation combined.
Employees in Illinois, whether exempt or non-exempt, will participate in a unique time off program to meet local requirements.
$89k-113k yearly est. 60d+ ago
Program Cost Control Analyst - Level 3
Northrop Grumman 4.7
Colorado Springs, CO job
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.
Expand your horizons, advance your career, and contribute to a secure future for generations. Northrop Grumman's Space Sector invites you to bring your pioneering spirit to our collaborative teams. As a Program Cost Control Analyst - Level 3 (Principal) located in Colorado Springs, CO, you'll be a linchpin in missions of paramount importance, defining the art of the possible from day one. This position is 100% onsite and cannot accommodate telecommute work.
Our Program Cost Control Analyst will help prepare budgets and schedules for contract work and assist with financial analyses such as funding profiles, sales outlooks, cash forecasting and variance analysis. You will also work to ensure adequate funding availability by maintaining accurate records of expenditures, directing preparation for expenditure projections and submitting timely requests for additional funding to the government.
This position will work a 9/80 schedule, with every other Friday off.
**Your Role and Impact:**
+ Set up cost control system, monitor and control costs and schedules on contracts requiring validated cost schedule control system
+ Support audits and reviews requested by programs, customers, and company management, fact-finding and negotiation support
+ Perform analysis and prepare reports in order to ensure that contracts are within negotiated and agreed-upon parameters and government cost control guidelines
+ Perform Earned Value Metric (EVM) tasks including Work Breakdown Structure (WBS) development, budget baseline, cost risk analysis/ assessment and visibility reports, development and analysis of estimates to complete
+ Other duties as assigned
Why you? You're the candidate we're searching for if you are ready to achieve the impossible alongside like-minded innovators.
**Your Expertise - Required Qualifications:**
+ Bachelor's degree with 5+ years of professional experience - OR - Master's degree with 3+ years of professional experience
+ Will consider an additional 4+ years of experience in lieu of degree
+ Earned Value Management (EVM) experience
+ Experience with financial analysis or reporting
+ Experience with MS Office Suite
+ No clearance required to start
**What Sets You Apart:**
+ Degree in Finance, Economics, Accounting or Business Administration
+ Defense industry experience
+ Program Cost Control experience
+ Experience with FAR/DFAR
+ Experience with Cobra, MS Project or SAP
+ Must have the ability to obtain and maintain a U.S. Government DoD Secret security clearance
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Primary Level Salary Range: $85,600.00 - $128,400.00
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.
$85.6k-128.4k yearly 10d ago
Senior Applied AI Scientist
Cisco 4.8
Colorado Springs, CO job
**Meet the Team** Splunk, a Cisco company, is building a safer, more resilient digital world with an end‑to‑end, full‑stack platform designed for hybrid, multi‑cloud environments. Join the Foundational Modeling team at Splunk, where we advance the state of AI for high‑volume, real‑time, multi‑modal machine‑generated data - including logs, time series, traces, and events. We combine deep AI research expertise with the scale and operational excellence of Splunk and Cisco's global engineering capabilities. Our work spans networking, security, observability, and customer experience - designing and deploying foundation models that enhance reliability, strengthen security, prevent downtime, and deliver predictive insights across Splunk Observability, Security, and Platform at enterprise scale. You'll be part of a culture that values technical excellence, impact‑driven innovation, and cross‑functional collaboration - all within a flexible, growth‑oriented environment.
**Your Impact**
+ Lead the research, design, and deployment of large‑scale foundation models for machine‑generated data - primarily time series, augmented with logs traces, and events.
+ Optimize distributed training and inference pipelines to maximize accuracy, performance, and efficiency at scale.
+ Work closely with engineering, product, and data science to ensure solutions meet defined technical requirements and deliver tangible business impact.
+ Mentor team members and contribute directly to model architecture reviews, experimental design, and production rollout processes.
+ Stay current with AI/ML developments and integrate relevant advancements into ongoing projects and technical plans.
**Minimum Qualifications:**
+ PhD in Computer Science, or related quantitative field, plus 1+ years of industry research experience.
+ Proven track record in at least one of the following areas: large language modeling for both structure and unstructured data, deep learning‑based time series modeling, advanced anomaly detection, and multi-modality modeling.
+ Solid proficiency in Python and deep learning frameworks (e.g., PyTorch, TensorFlow)
+ Experience translating research ideas into production systems.
**Preferred Qualifications:**
+ Deep Learning for Time Series & Forecasting - Proven expertise designing and deploying architectures such as temporal transformers, temporal convolutional networks, and spatial‑temporal models.
+ Advanced Anomaly Detection - Experience creating robust, scalable approaches (statistical, deep learning, or hybrid) for high‑volume, real‑time time series data.
+ Multi‑Modal AI Modeling - Strong track record fusing logs, time series, traces, tabular data, and graphs for foundation models tackling complex operational insights.
+ Probabilistic Forecasting & Uncertainty Quantification - Skills in Bayesian deep learning and probabilistic models to capture and communicate predictive uncertainty.
+ Large‑Scale Training & Optimization - Experience optimizing model architectures, distributed training pipelines, and inference efficiency to minimize cost and latency while preserving accuracy.
+ MLOps & Continuous Learning - Fluency in automated retraining, drift detection, incremental updates, and production monitoring of ML models.
+ Strong Research Track Record - Publications in top AI/ML conferences or journals (e.g., NeurIPS, ICML, ICLR, AAAI, CVPR, ACL, KDD) demonstrating contributions to state‑of‑the‑art methods and real‑world applications.
**Why Cisco?**
At Cisco, we're revolutionizing how data and infrastructure connect and protect organizations in the AI era - and beyond. We've been innovating fearlessly for 40 years to create solutions that power how humans and technology work together across the physical and digital worlds. These solutions provide customers with unparalleled security, visibility, and insights across the entire digital footprint.
Fueled by the depth and breadth of our technology, we experiment and create meaningful solutions. Add to that our worldwide network of doers and experts, and you'll see that the opportunities to grow and build are limitless. We work as a team, collaborating with empathy to make really big things happen on a global scale. Because our solutions are everywhere, our impact is everywhere.
We are Cisco, and our power starts with you.
**Message to applicants applying to work in the U.S. and/or Canada:**
The starting salary range posted for this position is $174,500.00 to $226,500.00 and reflects the projected salary range for new hires in this position in U.S. and/or Canada locations, not including incentive compensation*, equity, or benefits.
Individual pay is determined by the candidate's hiring location, market conditions, job-related skillset, experience, qualifications, education, certifications, and/or training. The full salary range for certain locations is listed below. For locations not listed below, the recruiter can share more details about compensation for the role in your location during the hiring process.
U.S. employees are offered benefits, subject to Cisco's plan eligibility rules, which include medical, dental and vision insurance, a 401(k) plan with a Cisco matching contribution, paid parental leave, short and long-term disability coverage, and basic life insurance. Please see the Cisco careers site to discover more benefits and perks. Employees may be eligible to receive grants of Cisco restricted stock units, which vest following continued employment with Cisco for defined periods of time.
U.S. employees are eligible for paid time away as described below, subject to Cisco's policies:
+ 10 paid holidays per full calendar year, plus 1 floating holiday for non-exempt employees
+ 1 paid day off for employee's birthday, paid year-end holiday shutdown, and 4 paid days off for personal wellness determined by Cisco
+ Non-exempt employees** receive 16 days of paid vacation time per full calendar year, accrued at rate of 4.92 hours per pay period for full-time employees
+ Exempt employees participate in Cisco's flexible vacation time off program, which has no defined limit on how much vacation time eligible employees may use (subject to availability and some business limitations)
+ 80 hours of sick time off provided on hire date and each January 1st thereafter, and up to 80 hours of unused sick time carried forward from one calendar year to the next
+ Additional paid time away may be requested to deal with critical or emergency issues for family members
+ Optional 10 paid days per full calendar year to volunteer
For non-sales roles, employees are also eligible to earn annual bonuses subject to Cisco's policies.
Employees on sales plans earn performance-based incentive pay on top of their base salary, which is split between quota and non-quota components, subject to the applicable Cisco plan. For quota-based incentive pay, Cisco typically pays as follows:
+ .75% of incentive target for each 1% of revenue attainment up to 50% of quota;
+ 1.5% of incentive target for each 1% of attainment between 50% and 75%;
+ 1% of incentive target for each 1% of attainment between 75% and 100%; and
+ Once performance exceeds 100% attainment, incentive rates are at or above 1% for each 1% of attainment with no cap on incentive compensation.
For non-quota-based sales performance elements such as strategic sales objectives, Cisco may pay 0% up to 125% of target. Cisco sales plans do not have a minimum threshold of performance for sales incentive compensation to be paid.
The applicable full salary ranges for this position, by specific state, are listed below:
New York City Metro Area:
$199,700.00 - $292,800.00
Non-Metro New York state & Washington state:
$174,500.00 - $260,500.00
* For quota-based sales roles on Cisco's sales plan, the ranges provided in this posting include base pay and sales target incentive compensation combined.
** Employees in Illinois, whether exempt or non-exempt, will participate in a unique time off program to meet local requirements.
Cisco is an Affirmative Action and Equal Opportunity Employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, national origin, genetic information, age, disability, veteran status, or any other legally protected basis.
Cisco will consider for employment, on a case by case basis, qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records.
RELOCATION ASSISTANCE: No relocation assistance available CLEARANCE TYPE: NoneTRAVEL: NoDescriptionAt 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.
Expand your horizons, advance your career, and contribute to a secure future for generations. Northrop Grumman's Space Sector invites you to bring your pioneering spirit to our collaborative teams. As a Contracts Administration Manager - Manager Level 1 in, located in Colorado Springs, CO, you'll be a linchpin in missions of paramount importance, defining the art of the possible from day one. This position will be onsite.
Our Contracts Administration Manager will lead a portfolio of major programs and the supporting contracts team to act as the primary interface with customers and business partners in conducting proposal preparation, contract negotiation and contract administration. You will oversee successful proposal preparation, contract negotiation, contract administration, and customer contact activities to provide for proper contract acquisition and fulfillment in accordance with company policies, legal requirements, and customer specifications.
This position will work a 9/80 schedule, with every other Friday off.
Your Role & Impact:
Direct management, oversight, and career development of a team of Contract Administrators.
Identifying, developing, and recommending risk mitigation strategies.
Developing solutions to complex management, contracts, pricing, and property concerns.
Advising management of contractual rights and obligations, including reviewing and approving contractual documents
Achieving targeted profit rates and favorable terms and conditions to assist in meeting profit and cash goals.
Providing direction based upon the contract requirements and change management discipline
Other duties as assigned
Why you? You're the candidate we're searching for if you are ready to achieve the impossible alongside like-minded innovators.
Basic Qualifications
:
Bachelor's Degree and 5 years' experience working in Contracts Administration - OR - Master's degree with 3 years' experience. Will consider an additional 4 years of experience in lieu of degree.
Contracts Administration experience and working knowledge of the FAR, DFARS or government acquisition regulations
Background in DoD contracting, prior experience with the USG and/or major defense contractor customers
Experience negotiating and administering different contract types of varying sizes, and supplemental agreements
Experience with MS Office, including MS Excel
Must have the ability to obtain and maintain a U.S. Government DoD security clearance
Preferred Qualifications:
MBA or JD
Active U.S. Government DoD Secret or Top-Secret security clearance, current and within scope
Experience training and mentoring staff
1+ year(s) of people leadership or supervisory experience
Soft Skills
Ability to work collaboratively and effectively
Strong leadership experience
Strategic thinker
Strong interpersonal and communication skills
Primary Level Salary Range: $100,000.00 - $150,000.00The 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.
$100k-150k yearly Auto-Apply 35d ago
Application Platform Staff Engineer
Cisco 4.8
Colorado Springs, CO job
**Meet the Team** The Splunk Observability Application Platform Team is a dynamic group of engineers responsible for the core platform powering Splunk Observability Cloud. Our platform is the foundation for advanced observability capabilities that enable our customers to thrive. We operate in small, high-performing teams, driving significant impact and working with microservices at scale. Our mission is to optimize platform systems for reliability, transparency, efficiency, and cost-effectiveness, so engineering teams across Splunk Observability can focus on innovation and deliver unique value to customers.
As we enter the agentic AI era, we face exciting opportunities and challenges to expand our platform for both agents and human users. Join us as we shape the next chapter of our platform, increase our scale, and delight our customers. You'll work with distributed systems, leverage open source where it fits, and build high-performance custom solutions when needed.
**Your Impact**
+ Lead the design and implementation of shared libraries, components, and microservices to build a modern, highly reliable, secure, and scalable application platform.
+ Influence and contribute to critical decisions on technical architecture and platform design.
+ Collaborate across multiple teams within Cisco to drive platform innovation and ensure seamless integration.
+ Mentor and develop engineering talent, fostering a culture of growth and collaboration.
**Minimum Qualifications**
+ At least 6 months of hands-on experience effectively leveraging AI coding assistance, with a strong "AI-first" mindset.
+ 3+ years of proven experience delivering large-scale, distributed SaaS solutions.
+ Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or a related field with 8+ years of software engineering experience, or a Master's degree with 6+ years of experience.
+ Deep understanding of microservices and distributed application architecture, including when to simplify and seek alternatives.
+ Exceptional problem-solving and communication skills, with the ability to explain complex technical concepts to both technical and non-technical stakeholders.
+ Proficiency in Java and the ability to quickly learn new programming languages.
**Preferred Qualifications**
+ Experience and knowledge in the observability and monitoring domain.
+ Strong troubleshooting and performance profiling capabilities.
+ A devops automation mindset with a passion for engineering efficiency and process optimization.
**Why Cisco?**
At Cisco, we're revolutionizing how data and infrastructure connect and protect organizations in the AI era - and beyond. We've been innovating fearlessly for 40 years to create solutions that power how humans and technology work together across the physical and digital worlds. These solutions provide customers with unparalleled security, visibility, and insights across the entire digital footprint.
Fueled by the depth and breadth of our technology, we experiment and create meaningful solutions. Add to that our worldwide network of doers and experts, and you'll see that the opportunities to grow and build are limitless. We work as a team, collaborating with empathy to make really big things happen on a global scale. Because our solutions are everywhere, our impact is everywhere.
We are Cisco, and our power starts with you.
**Message to applicants applying to work in the U.S. and/or Canada:**
The starting salary range posted for this position is $183,800.00 to $263,600.00 and reflects the projected salary range for new hires in this position in U.S. and/or Canada locations, not including incentive compensation*, equity, or benefits.
Individual pay is determined by the candidate's hiring location, market conditions, job-related skillset, experience, qualifications, education, certifications, and/or training. The full salary range for certain locations is listed below. For locations not listed below, the recruiter can share more details about compensation for the role in your location during the hiring process.
U.S. employees are offered benefits, subject to Cisco's plan eligibility rules, which include medical, dental and vision insurance, a 401(k) plan with a Cisco matching contribution, paid parental leave, short and long-term disability coverage, and basic life insurance. Please see the Cisco careers site to discover more benefits and perks. Employees may be eligible to receive grants of Cisco restricted stock units, which vest following continued employment with Cisco for defined periods of time.
U.S. employees are eligible for paid time away as described below, subject to Cisco's policies:
+ 10 paid holidays per full calendar year, plus 1 floating holiday for non-exempt employees
+ 1 paid day off for employee's birthday, paid year-end holiday shutdown, and 4 paid days off for personal wellness determined by Cisco
+ Non-exempt employees** receive 16 days of paid vacation time per full calendar year, accrued at rate of 4.92 hours per pay period for full-time employees
+ Exempt employees participate in Cisco's flexible vacation time off program, which has no defined limit on how much vacation time eligible employees may use (subject to availability and some business limitations)
+ 80 hours of sick time off provided on hire date and each January 1st thereafter, and up to 80 hours of unused sick time carried forward from one calendar year to the next
+ Additional paid time away may be requested to deal with critical or emergency issues for family members
+ Optional 10 paid days per full calendar year to volunteer
For non-sales roles, employees are also eligible to earn annual bonuses subject to Cisco's policies.
Employees on sales plans earn performance-based incentive pay on top of their base salary, which is split between quota and non-quota components, subject to the applicable Cisco plan. For quota-based incentive pay, Cisco typically pays as follows:
+ .75% of incentive target for each 1% of revenue attainment up to 50% of quota;
+ 1.5% of incentive target for each 1% of attainment between 50% and 75%;
+ 1% of incentive target for each 1% of attainment between 75% and 100%; and
+ Once performance exceeds 100% attainment, incentive rates are at or above 1% for each 1% of attainment with no cap on incentive compensation.
For non-quota-based sales performance elements such as strategic sales objectives, Cisco may pay 0% up to 125% of target. Cisco sales plans do not have a minimum threshold of performance for sales incentive compensation to be paid.
The applicable full salary ranges for this position, by specific state, are listed below:
New York City Metro Area:
$183,800.00 - $303,100.00
Non-Metro New York state & Washington state:
$163,600.00 - $269,800.00
* For quota-based sales roles on Cisco's sales plan, the ranges provided in this posting include base pay and sales target incentive compensation combined.
** Employees in Illinois, whether exempt or non-exempt, will participate in a unique time off program to meet local requirements.
Cisco is an Affirmative Action and Equal Opportunity Employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, national origin, genetic information, age, disability, veteran status, or any other legally protected basis.
Cisco will consider for employment, on a case by case basis, qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records.
$183.8k-303.1k yearly 40d ago
Configuration Analyst 3 - (26-001)
Northrop Grumman 4.7
Colorado Springs, CO job
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-Missile Defense Integration offers an excellent opportunity for a Principal Configuration Analyst - Global Data Manager Snr (26-001) to join our team of talented, diverse professionals. Based at Schriever Space Force Base in Colorado Springs, CO, this role is essential to supporting the U.S. President, the Secretary of Defense, and combatant commanders at the strategic, regional, and operational levels.
This position does not offer relocation assistance and requires on-site work with no remote options.
**Position Overview:**
The Command and Control, Battle Management, and Communications (C2BMC) program is a key component of the Missile Defense System. It is a vital operational system that enables the U.S. president, the secretary of defense, and combatant commanders at strategic, regional, and operational levels to plan ballistic missile defense operations systematically, monitor the battle collectively, and dynamically control networked sensors and weapon systems to achieve global and regional mission goals. C2BMC supports layered missile defense capabilities that enable an optimized response to threats across all ranges during all flight phases. It serves as a force multiplier by networking, integrating, and synchronizing autonomous sensor and weapon systems and operations globally and regionally to improve performance. C2BMC is essential for all ground and flight tests that verify and demonstrate current and future missile defense system capabilities.
**Essential Functions:**
+ Assisting with the definition and establishment of the Configuration and Data Management infrastructure to meet the five pillars of CM
+ Prepare metrics and various status reports
+ Coordinate and perform **CDRL** deliveries
+ Administer program engineering board meetings
+ Maintain the baseline of program documentation
**Basic Qualifications:**
Please list your current security clearance and IAT or relevant certifications on your resume, if applicable.
+ A Bachelor's Degree in Computer Science, Engineering, Mathematics, Physics, 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 work 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 **Top Secret** security clearance at the time of application, which is required to start
+ Extensive knowledge of Data Management and skill sets required:
+ **Data Management**
+ **Confluence**
+ **SharePoint**
+ Familiarity with DoD Security Regulations
**What We Can Offer You:**
Northrop Grumman offers a comprehensive benefits package and a work environment that fosters your growth, supporting both employees and the company's success. The benefits available at Northrop Grumman are flexible and customizable, allowing you to select 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
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**Additional Northrop Grumman Information:**
Primary Level Salary Range: $85,600.00 - $128,400.00
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.
$85.6k-128.4k yearly 15d ago
Space Vehicle Engineer (Spacecraft Operations 2/3) - Top Secret/SCI Clearance
Northrop Grumman 4.7
Colorado Springs, CO job
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 2 or level 3 depending on experience and qualifications.
Basic Qualifications
Bachelor's degree (Equivalent experience may be considered in lieu of a degree)
Minimum of 2 years (level 2) or 5 years (level 3) 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: $73,000.00 - $100,000.00Secondary Level Salary Range: $91,000.00 - $126,000.00The 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.
$91k-126k yearly Auto-Apply 51d ago
Documentation Specialist - Level 3
Northrop Grumman 4.7
Colorado Springs, CO job
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
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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.
$39k-51k yearly est. 57d ago
Sentinel MS&A Systems Engineering Manager 2 - 17428
Northrop Grumman 4.7
Colorado Springs, CO job
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 hire a Systems Engineering Manager 2 to be located in Colorado Springs, CO. This role may offer a competitive relocation assistance package.
What You'll Get To Do:
The selected candidate will join a team of diverse Modeling, Simulations, and Analysis (MS&A) engineers in the model Verification and Validation (V&V) and model governance team as the team Product Owner. This role will involve leading a team that is developing MBSE content, defining and updating documentation standards, and reviewing V&V artifacts from external IPTs. The role will require regular coordination between teams and expertise in supporting artifacts from creation to DoD acceptance. Candidate must have an in depth of MBSE and the ability to coach and mentor others in the processes.
The selected candidate will also be responsible for a Systems Engineering discipline Section within the SDS Systems Engineering organization and will report directly to an SDS Systems Engineering Department Manager. You will provide career mentorship and operational support to a Functional Home Room (FHR) team (Section) of between 8 and 12 Individual Contributors (ICs) based on Engineering goals, objectives, and company policy. Key FHR responsibilities will be personnel performance management, process familiarization and training for Section members, as well as staffing of roles on projects.
As a Section Manager you will be expected to spend roughly 20% of your effort on Functional Homeroom responsibilities with 80% of your efforts as the V&V Team Product Owner.
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.
You'll Bring These Qualifications
• Bachelor's Degree in STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering or Mathematics) from an accredited university with 8 years of experience; or Master's degree in STEM with 6 years of experience
• Must be a US Citizen with an active U.S. Government DoD Secret security clearance at time of application with an investigation completed within the last 6 years• Must have the 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 utilizing the Agile Scrum Framework
• Experience in MS&A areas to include V&V
• Experience developing V&V artifacts
• Experience developing MBSE content
• Experience guiding technical documents through review processes in a DoD environment
Preferred Qualifications
• Have an active U.S. Government DoD Top Secret security clearance at time of application, current and within scope.
• At least 1 year leading a project and/or driving performance against schedule
• Prior Experience as an Agile Product Owner
• Excellent communication and organizational skills
• Proficiency in MBSE tools (Cameo, DOORs, CPLM, PLM, or similar)
• Demonstrated experience identifying and proactively mitigating programmatic or technical risks
• Familiarity with large missile systems
• Experience guiding engineers through technical processes
• Experience providing oversite to multi-disciplinary teams and working across IPT boundaries
• Experience with Agile Release Train (ART) or Scaled Agile Framework (SAFe)
• Expert with the Atlassian Tool Suite
• Background in computer programming including Python, C, C#, and C++
• Experience with MIL-STD-3022
Primary Level Salary Range: $146,500.00 - $219,700.00The 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.
$146.5k-219.7k yearly Auto-Apply 17d ago
Staff Electrical Engineer- 15876
Northrop Grumman 4.7
Colorado Springs, CO job
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.
$161k-241.4k yearly Auto-Apply 41d ago
Sentinel Software Engineer - 15741
Northrop Grumman 4.7
Colorado Springs, CO job
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.
Join Northrop Grumman on our continued mission to push the boundaries of possible across land, sea, air, space, and cyberspace. Enjoy a culture where your voice is valued and start contributing to our team of passionate professionals providing real-life solutions to our world's biggest challenges. We take pride in creating purposeful work and allowing our employees to grow and achieve their goals every day by Defining Possible. With our competitive pay and comprehensive benefits, we have the right opportunities to fit your life and launch your career today.
Northrop Grumman Defense Systems is seeking Software Engineer. This position will be located in Colorado Springs, Colorado and will support the Sentinel program.
What You'll Get To Do:
The successful candidate will be a motivated software developer who is comfortable with back-end programming as well as identifying COTS candidates. Driver Developers are responsible for developing and designing device drivers in a RTOS environment. Driver Developers will be required to see out a project from conception to final product, requiring good organizational skills and attention to detail.
The successful candidate's responsibilities will include:
• Communicate effectively and clearly present technical approaches and findings.
• Develop technical solutions to complex problems which require the regular use of ingenuity and creativity.
• Perform work without appreciable direction.
Position Benefits:
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 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.
Job Qualifications:
• Engineer Software: 2 Years with Bachelor's in related field of study, 0 Years with Masters, or 4 additional years in lieu of a degree.
• Active DoD Secret clearance - a reinvestigation date occurring in the last 6 years.
• US Citizenship with Ability to obtain Special Program Access (SAP)
• Proficient in C, C++ or Assembly
• Thorough understanding of Operating Systems such as VxWorks and Linux.
• A solid understanding in hardware architecture, Hardware Registers, Busses, Interrupts, Device Communication, and Protocols like PCI, SPI, I2C, UARTS, SERDES,
• Experience in CPU configuration, Cache Configuration, Flash, Memory map configuration, PCI tree static configuration
Qualifications Would be Nice to Have:
• Embedded Controller experience like Arduino and DSP
• Proficient in Embedded Linux Development.
• Hands-on experience working with a Real Time Operating System (RTOS)
• Both VxWorks and Linux embedded development experience
• Device driver development experience
• Knowledge of Board Support Package development and Bootloaders
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Primary Level Salary Range: $81,300.00 - $121,900.00The 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.
$81.3k-121.9k yearly Auto-Apply 54d ago
Systems Engineering Lead/Manager
Lockheed Martin 4.8
Lockheed Martin job in Colorado Springs, CO
WHAT WE'RE DOING Do you want to be part of a culture that inspires employees to think big, innovate, perform with excellence, and build incredible products? If you have the passion, drive, and courage to dream big, then we want to build a better tomorrow with you. Come and join our team!
Lockheed Martin's Rotary and Mission Systems' Enterprise Mission Command & Control (EMC2) team is looking for a proven and experienced technical leader to support the CommandIQ Product Line as the Lead Systems Engineer and functional manager.
CommandIQ's vision is to provide Command & Control and Missile Defense Battle Management capabilities - driving the evolution of joint multi-domain mission integration through advanced, agile, and interoperable C2 solutions.
THE WORK
In this important role, you will be:
• Defining and owning the SEIT strategy, test architecture, and execution plans
• Providing technical leadership and overall management for the system's engineering, integration, and test activities of the product line's complex system‑of‑systems
• Executing the systems and software design and integrating solutions
• Ensuring the right engineering rigor and processes are implemented and adhered to
• Driving cross-IPT technical coordination and lead technical business rhythm
• Leading the development of the Systems Engineering artifacts to include: requirements, architecture, test cases, and verification approaches/plans
• Integrating solutions from multiple funding sources to build a coherent product line
• Interfacing with program management, customers, and certification authorities to obtain test approvals and resolve issues.
• The first line leader for a multidisciplinary team of 15-18 employees supporting the CommandIQ Product Line
• Responsible for the career development, training, performance assessments, and staffing analysis for your team
WHO WE ARE
Do you want to be part of a company culture that empowers employees to think big, lead with a growth mindset, and make the impossible a reality? We provide the resources and give you the flexibility to enable inspiration and focus. If you have the passion and courage to dream big, work hard, and have fun doing what you love then we want to build a better tomorrow with you.
On this team, you will collaborate with a diverse team of technical professionals including software developers, systems engineers, and integration and test engineers, in addition to cross functional leaders and stakeholders across the business and industry. You will work with cross-functional team in a highly dynamic mission-focused environment.
WHO YOU ARE
• An experienced systems engineer who possess a strong systems' engineering background across the entire system lifecycle
• A proven leader with experience in release/agile development, systems engineering, and software development
• Passionate about employee and team career development
• An individual who is committed to delivering high quality, cutting edge technology to be used by our customers and allies across the country and world.
• An experienced leader in interfacing and briefing customers, stakeholders, and leadership
WHY JOIN US
Joining our team offers you the opportunity to support a join a company and a team where your contributions are valued and you can develop your skills and expertise.
Our team also puts a high value on work-life balance. Striking a healthy balance between your personal and professional life is crucial to your happiness and success here, which is why we aren't focused on how many hours you spend at work or online.
Instead, we're happy to offer a flexible schedule so you can have a more productive and well-balanced life both in and outside of work, along with competitive pay, and comprehensive benefits.
Learn more about Lockheed Martin's competitive and comprehensive benefits package.
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Basic Qualifications
• 10+ years of progressive experience in systems engineering, integration, and test of aerospace or defense systems.
• 5+ years in a lead or principal role overseeing large‑scale I&T or Command and Control (C2) campaigns/programs
• Demonstrated experience with MBSE Jazz Environment tool suite (DOORS Next, Engineering Test Management, Rhapsody, or equivalent)
• Experience in systems engineering processes and system integration functions to include requirements management, architecture development, system integration, test, and verification
• Strong communication, stakeholder‑engagement, and risk‑management abilities.
• Extensive experience leading teams in generation of technical data products
• Understanding of DevSecOps Practices inclusive of Agile Product Development leveraging Scrum & Kanban
• Ability to travel domestically and internationally, as required
• Ability to be onsite in Colorado Springs >50%
Desired skills
• Experience in IAMD or C2 Systems/Programs
• Experience working on both domestic and international programs
• Experience coaching, mentoring, and developing the critical skills of others
• Prior experience as a functional leader or SE Lead
• Demonstrated digital transformation or 1LMX experience.
• Knowledge of MIL‑STD‑1521 and DO‑254/ARP4754 processes.
• Experience with model‑based testing, hardware‑in‑the‑loop (HIL), software‑in‑the‑loop (SIL), and flight test operations.
• Capture Experience including authoring proposals, developing BOEs, and developing strategies and technical solutions
• Project Management Professional (PMP) or Certified Systems Engineering Professional (CSEP) certification.
• Master's degree (preferred) in Systems Engineering, Engineering Management, or related discipline.
Lockheed Martin is an equal opportunity employer. Qualified candidates will be considered without regard to legally protected characteristics.
The application window will close in 90 days; applicants are encouraged to apply within 5 - 30 days of the requisition posting date in order to receive optimal consideration.
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At Lockheed Martin, we use our passion for purposeful innovation to help keep people safe and solve the world's most complex challenges. Our people are some of the greatest minds in the industry and truly make Lockheed Martin a great place to work.
With our employees as our priority, we provide diverse career opportunities designed to propel, develop, and boost agility. Our flexible schedules, competitive pay, and comprehensive benefits enable our employees to live a healthy, fulfilling life at and outside of work. We place an emphasis on empowering our employees by fostering an inclusive environment built upon integrity and corporate responsibility.
If this sounds like a culture you connect with, you're invited to apply for this role. Or, if you are unsure whether your experience aligns with the requirements of this position, we encourage you to search on Lockheed Martin Jobs, and apply for roles that align with your qualifications.
Other Important Information
By applying to this job, you are expressing interest in this position and could be considered for other career opportunities where similar skills and requirements have been identified as a match. Should this match be identified you may be contacted for this and future openings.
Ability to work remotely
Part-time Remote Telework: The employee selected for this position will work part of their work schedule remotely and part of their work schedule at a designated Lockheed Martin facility. The specific weekly schedule will be discussed during the hiring process.
Work Schedule Information
Lockheed Martin supports a variety of alternate work schedules that provide additional flexibility to our employees. Schedules range from standard 40 hours over a five day work week while others may be condensed. These condensed schedules provide employees with additional time away from the office and are in addition to our Paid Time off benefits.
Security Clearance Information
This position requires a government security clearance, you must be a US Citizen for consideration.
Pay Rate: The annual base salary range for this position in California, Massachusetts, and New York (excluding most major metropolitan areas), Colorado, Hawaii, Illinois, Maryland, Minnesota, New Jersey, Vermont, Washington or Washington DC is $128,400 - $226,435. For states not referenced above, the salary range for this position will reflect the candidate's final work location. Please note that the salary information is a general guideline only. Lockheed Martin considers factors such as (but not limited to) scope and responsibilities of the position, candidate's work experience, education/ training, key skills as well as market and business considerations when extending an offer.
Benefits offered: Medical, Dental, Vision, Life Insurance, Short-Term Disability, Long-Term Disability, 401(k) match, Flexible Spending Accounts, EAP, Education Assistance, Parental Leave, Paid time off, and Holidays.
(Washington state applicants only) Non-represented full-time employees: accrue at least 10 hours per month of Paid Time Off (PTO) to be used for incidental absences and other reasons; receive at least 90 hours for holidays. Represented full time employees accrue 6.67 hours of Vacation per month; accrue up to 52 hours of sick leave annually; receive at least 96 hours for holidays. PTO, Vacation, sick leave, and holiday hours are prorated based on start date during the calendar year.
This position is incentive plan eligible.
Pay Rate: The annual base salary range for this position in most major metropolitan areas in California, Massachusetts, and New York is $147,700 - $255,990. For states not referenced above, the salary range for this position will reflect the candidate's final work location. Please note that the salary information is a general guideline only. Lockheed Martin considers factors such as (but not limited to) scope and responsibilities of the position, candidate's work experience, education/ training, key skills as well as market and business considerations when extending an offer.
Benefits offered: Medical, Dental, Vision, Life Insurance, Short-Term Disability, Long-Term Disability, 401(k) match, Flexible Spending Accounts, EAP, Education Assistance, Parental Leave, Paid time off, and Holidays.
This position is incentive plan eligible.
$88k-111k yearly est. 37d ago
Staff Systems Engineer
Northrop Grumman 4.7
Colorado Springs, CO job
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 Space Systems is seeking a Staff Systems Engineer to join our team supporting our DARC program. This position is based in Colorado Springs, CO (preferred), but can also be located in Baltimore, MD, Bellevue, NE, OR Space Park, CA.
Relocation assistance is MAY available for this position. Salary information displayed is based on Colorado Springs, CO.
The selected engineer will perform as a member of an interdisciplinary team on key efforts to develop novel and innovative solutions to advanced technical problems. The successful engineer will contribute to the overall development of Radar Performance Algorithms, including System Concept of Operations (CONOPs) Development, System Mission and Mode Development, Kinematic Trajectory Threat Analysis, Modeling and Simulation of Mission Scenarios, Technology Trade Studies, Requirements Development and Derivation for Radar System Operational Performance, Performance Analysis, Data Analysis, and work with cross-disciplinary Integrated Product Teams (IPTs).
Job responsibilities will include, but not be limited to, the following:
Support development and integration of radar algorithms to meet system mission and mode performance objectives
Requirements development, analysis, implementation planning for translating system requirements into algorithm design
Performing functional and performance analyses
Development of mathematical algorithms for mode/sensor implementation
Develop software integration planning for system algorithms to model behavior of systems in real-time for radar platform
Solicit input from various stakeholders, synthesize data, and communicate results to various levels of leadership within the organization.
Perform mission engineering activities to ensure continuity between desired operational capabilities and delivered system performance, through the Systems Engineering “V”. Ensure performance capabilities of new systems and architectures are traded against cost and mission requirements and assess operational effectiveness of existing and emerging systems and capabilities in representative operational environments.
Guiding the team through development/implementation activities
Basic Qualifications
Bachelor's degree in a Science, Technology, Engineering or Mathematics (STEM) discipline from an accredited university AND 12 years of related professional/military experience in Engineering; OR a Master's degree in a STEM discipline from an accredited university AND 10 years of related professional/military experience in Engineering; OR a Ph.D. AND 8 years of related professional/military experience in Engineering.
Active Secret clearance at the time of application
Expertise with MATLAB and code prototyping
Experience working through the Systems Engineering lifecycle process for system development
Experience with Signals processing
Experience with Radar Systems
Experience with radar Blake Charts for operational performance analysis
Experience with Atlassian tool suite (Jira, Confluence, etc)
Experience with SharePoint
Experience with MS Office tool suite (Word, Excel, Powerpoint, Project)
Strong problem-solving skills and a demonstrated ability to project plan and execute
Demonstrated independent planning, organization, and working in cross-functional teams with a customer focus
Preferred Qualifications
Active Top Secret clearance at the time of application with SCI eligibility
Experience with Python, C/C++, Java or related programming languages
Experience in Agile methodology (Kanban, Scrum, etc.)
Experience with requirement derivation and decomposition for system design implementation and planning
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.
$161k-241.4k yearly Auto-Apply 2d ago
Sentinel - Principal Mechanical Engineer - 15889
Northrop Grumman 4.7
Colorado Springs, CO job
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 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 - $136,800.00The 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.
$91.2k-136.8k yearly Auto-Apply 33d ago
Corporate Software Engineering Director 1
Northrop Grumman 4.7
Colorado Springs, CO job
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.
$116k-151k yearly est. 18d ago
Lead Product Designer, AI Networking Platform
Cisco 4.8
Colorado Springs, CO job
Cisco Networking is an industry leader providing intelligent network solutions for organizations to securely connect users, devices, applications, and workloads everywhere. We empower organizations everywhere - from local libraries to global hotels - to focus on their mission and have technology that simply works. Cisco has been named #2 Best Company to Work for in the U.S. by Fortune in 2024!
**What We Are Looking For**
As a Product Design Lead for Networking Assurance, you have an opportunity to operate as a senior design thought-leader, collaborating with a highly skillful cross-functional team to create features that reimagine network engineers' and other users' workflows. The Product Design Lead owns their projects, driving forward momentum and works with designers and cross-functional teams from across Cisco to deliver outstanding results.
In this role, you will develop and demonstrate deep domain knowledge, product expertise, and an understanding of complex customer use cases and deployment models. You'll deeply understand the needs of our customers, set the vision for the product grounded in those needs, and partner with cross-functional teams to build it iteratively.
Our team's primary focus is on software, but we also find opportunities to collaborate with teams across the organization and think about how to improve the entire customer journey. Meraki believes the quality of our products is dependent on the quality of our teams. We place a high value on nurturing the growth and development of everyone on our team. We give and get feedback early and often, share what we know, and learn from each other.
**Responsibilities**
- Drive early discovery work, using findings to craft roadmaps, leading and designing with a team to bring it to life.
- Identify the right problems to solve, run and synthesize research, sketch and prototype solutions, make hi-fi visuals.
- Earn trust with cross-function partners by seeking out their points of view, collaborating regularly and inviting them into research and co-creation with the team and customers. Advocate for prioritization of design-centered product enhancements grounded in research and analysis.
- Present persuasively. Be able to tell the story of a project and build prototypes that precisely articulate design rationale.
- Provide direction to and mentor other designers; guide team to focus on the most important customer needs, difficulties and opportunities
- Think beyond your team's goals and consider how your work affects others and how you can influence other teams' work.
- Influence the strategic vision and guide design of large, complex initiatives for a product, program or strategic effort of considerable size and scope.
- Translate what may start as ambiguous business needs into clear customer-focused solutions.
- Facilitate workshops, sketching and prototyping sessions; build documentation and templates that enable others to consume and contribute.
**You're an ideal candidate if you have:**
- 8+ years of professional experience designing and delivering products in cross-functional teams from strategy to delivery.
- A portfolio full of great case studies and even better prototypes, including case studies leveraging AI research and design tools.
- Expertise and experience designing for AI products and/or features.
- Knowledge of the networking domain or experience in a related product or field is a plus.
- Experience working on technically complex B2B enterprise products.
- Aligned teams around customer-centered design decisions, using UX methodologies and tools (double-diamond, personas, journey mapping, dual agile, lean ux, prototypes), and influenced adoption by those who aren't familiar with strategic UX engagements.
- A proven track record of shipping large scale enterprise products.
- Ability to see the bigger picture, while zooming in to rationalize and perfect the nuanced details.
- Made complex problems and workflows feel simple and approachable.
- Balanced strategic research and discovery with shipping often.
- Persuasive storytelling and influence.
- Lead and mentored junior UX designers, fostering a collaborative and innovative design culture within the team.
Does this sound like you? We'd love to hear from you!
**Please include a link to your online portfolio. Only those applications that include portfolios will be considered.**
**Why Cisco?**
At Cisco, we're revolutionizing how data and infrastructure connect and protect organizations in the AI era - and beyond. We've been innovating fearlessly for 40 years to create solutions that power how humans and technology work together across the physical and digital worlds. These solutions provide customers with unparalleled security, visibility, and insights across the entire digital footprint.
Fueled by the depth and breadth of our technology, we experiment and create meaningful solutions. Add to that our worldwide network of doers and experts, and you'll see that the opportunities to grow and build are limitless. We work as a team, collaborating with empathy to make really big things happen on a global scale. Because our solutions are everywhere, our impact is everywhere.
We are Cisco, and our power starts with you.
**Message to applicants applying to work in the U.S. and/or Canada:**
The starting salary range posted for this position is $166,500.00 to $234,100.00 and reflects the projected salary range for new hires in this position in U.S. and/or Canada locations, not including incentive compensation*, equity, or benefits.
Individual pay is determined by the candidate's hiring location, market conditions, job-related skillset, experience, qualifications, education, certifications, and/or training. The full salary range for certain locations is listed below. For locations not listed below, the recruiter can share more details about compensation for the role in your location during the hiring process.
U.S. employees are offered benefits, subject to Cisco's plan eligibility rules, which include medical, dental and vision insurance, a 401(k) plan with a Cisco matching contribution, paid parental leave, short and long-term disability coverage, and basic life insurance. Please see the Cisco careers site to discover more benefits and perks. Employees may be eligible to receive grants of Cisco restricted stock units, which vest following continued employment with Cisco for defined periods of time.
U.S. employees are eligible for paid time away as described below, subject to Cisco's policies:
+ 10 paid holidays per full calendar year, plus 1 floating holiday for non-exempt employees
+ 1 paid day off for employee's birthday, paid year-end holiday shutdown, and 4 paid days off for personal wellness determined by Cisco
+ Non-exempt employees** receive 16 days of paid vacation time per full calendar year, accrued at rate of 4.92 hours per pay period for full-time employees
+ Exempt employees participate in Cisco's flexible vacation time off program, which has no defined limit on how much vacation time eligible employees may use (subject to availability and some business limitations)
+ 80 hours of sick time off provided on hire date and each January 1st thereafter, and up to 80 hours of unused sick time carried forward from one calendar year to the next
+ Additional paid time away may be requested to deal with critical or emergency issues for family members
+ Optional 10 paid days per full calendar year to volunteer
For non-sales roles, employees are also eligible to earn annual bonuses subject to Cisco's policies.
Employees on sales plans earn performance-based incentive pay on top of their base salary, which is split between quota and non-quota components, subject to the applicable Cisco plan. For quota-based incentive pay, Cisco typically pays as follows:
+ .75% of incentive target for each 1% of revenue attainment up to 50% of quota;
+ 1.5% of incentive target for each 1% of attainment between 50% and 75%;
+ 1% of incentive target for each 1% of attainment between 75% and 100%; and
+ Once performance exceeds 100% attainment, incentive rates are at or above 1% for each 1% of attainment with no cap on incentive compensation.
For non-quota-based sales performance elements such as strategic sales objectives, Cisco may pay 0% up to 125% of target. Cisco sales plans do not have a minimum threshold of performance for sales incentive compensation to be paid.
The applicable full salary ranges for this position, by specific state, are listed below:
New York City Metro Area:
$191,400.00 - $323,600.00
Non-Metro New York state & Washington state:
$176,100.00 - $287,900.00
* For quota-based sales roles on Cisco's sales plan, the ranges provided in this posting include base pay and sales target incentive compensation combined.
** Employees in Illinois, whether exempt or non-exempt, will participate in a unique time off program to meet local requirements.
Cisco is an Affirmative Action and Equal Opportunity Employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, national origin, genetic information, age, disability, veteran status, or any other legally protected basis.
Cisco will consider for employment, on a case by case basis, qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records.