The Systems Engineering and Integration Team is seeking a Systems Engineer Test Analyst. This position’s primary role will be representing the SE&IT by supporting MDA/DE-SEA (Enterprise Analysis & Technical Innovation) and its role within the MDA Joint Analysis Team (JAT). In the test analyst role, the candidate will perform Missile Defense System (MDS) performance analysis of test data generated primarily by the MDA Ground Test (HWIL) program. The candidate may also support analysis of MDA Flight Test events, Real World Event data, and Golden Dome for America (GDA) tests. This position operates in a classified environment., * Developing approaches to, along with tools to support, executing System-level and Element-level performance analysis on the complex Missile Defense System (MDS).

• Producing analysis results and inputs to the official SEA test reporting products and for presentation during data reviews.
• Presentation of analysis results on behalf of the SEA customer
• Working with associated Systems Engineering (SE) teams, Test Organizations, Warfighters and Element Program focals to ensure MDS tests meet technical intent, assess system capabilities, and characterize behaviors.
• Develop, utilize and present analytical products with the intent of assessing strategic and/or theater/regional element system level performance of the MDS in ground test and flight test events.
• Perform analysis on all elements of the MDS, with a focus on System-Level behaviors.

The selected candidate should thrive in a fast-paced work environment with high expectations, significantly diverse assignments, and collaborative/teams comprised of all experience levels.

This position is located full-time on-site at the MDA customer facility, on Redstone Arsenal, AL. There is no opportunity for remote work with this position.

This requisition may be filled at either a Principal Engineer Systems - Level 3 or a Senior Principal Engineer Systems- Level 4., * Principal Systems Engineer - Level 3: Bachelor’s Degree in a STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering or Mathematics) discipline from an accredited university and 5 years of related work experience, or a Master’s Degree and 3 years of related work experience, or 1 year of related work experience with a PhD.

• Sr. Principal Systems Engineer - Level 4: Bachelor’s Degree in a STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering or Mathematics) discipline from an accredited university and 8 years of related work experience, or a Master’s Degree and 6 years of related work experience, or 4 years of related work experience with a PhD.
• Proficiency in using analytical tools that assess the system level performance of a kill chain including sensor acquisition, tracking, and discrimination
• Ability to develop tools to support analytical tasks and a desire to learn about MDS elements and the ability to apply an understanding of element behavior to a System-Level analytical perspective
• Knowledge of analytical approaches and demonstrated analytical skills and discipline
• Ability to work effectively in a classified on-site environment.
• Ability and willingness to travel locally up to 10% of the time to support business needs.
• Applicants must have a current active in-scope U.S. Government issued Secret security clearance at the time of application which is required to start., * Strong Systems Engineering or MDA analysis background
• Demonstrated collaboration and presentation skills
• System Level interface design and specification development experience
• Knowledge of the Missile Defense System
• Working knowledge of SQL, PostgreSQL, Python, Jupiter Notebooks, Tableau, and similar analysis tools
• Familiarity with System Level analysis and testing
• Familiarity with battle manager engagement planning, warfighter interaction, and engagement coordination with other MDS systems
• Familiarity with interceptor acquisition, tracking, and discrimination.
• Prior Data Science experience.
• Active Top Secret clearance.

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Primary Level Salary Range: $108,800.00 - $163,200.00

Secondary Level Salary Range: $135,800.00 - $203,600.00

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.

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, Multi-Domain Operations, and Missile Defense Integration Business Unit (BU) has an exciting career opportunity for a Systems Engineer - Level 3 or 4 to join our team of qualified, diverse individuals. This position will be in on Redstone Arsenal in Huntsville, AL.