GFC Training & Exercises Training Systems Integrator (TSI)

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.

Performs technical planning, system integration, verification and validation, cost and risk, and supportability and effectiveness analyses for total systems. Analyses are performed at all levels of total system product to include: concept, design, fabrication, test, installation, operation, maintenance and disposal. Ensures the logical and systematic conversion of customer or product requirements into total systems solutions that acknowledge technical, schedule, and cost constraints. Performs functional analysis, timeline analysis, detail trade studies, requirements allocation and interface definition studies to translate customer requirements into hardware and software specifications.

Northrop Grumman is seeking a Systems Engineer to support the Training and Exercises team, as a Training System Integrator (TSI). The TSI supports warfighter training, exercises, and wargames, using the Ground-based Midcourse Defense (GMD) Fire Control & Communications (GFC/C) system, on the GMD System Trainer (GST). The position is located at the Missile Defense Integration & Operation Center (MDIOC), at Schriever Space Force Base, Colorado Springs, CO.

Responsibilities Include:

• Operate and maintain the GFC/C system for daily sustainment training and exercises at the MDIOC facility.
• Interface daily with MDIOC, internal, external, and Government personnel during training, system modifications/upgrades, and exercises.
• Develop and determine system configuration solutions to meet customer requirements.
• Provide support to new hardware and/or software installations for all GST systems at MDIOC.
• Support local test and checkout procedures to verify new systems are ready for integration into the training system.
• Configure GFC systems using UNIX/LINUX command line interface and other delivered tools.
• Operate the GST system for daily training including verification of training configuration, ensuring all systems function properly.
• Work with MDIOC GMD teammates to determine and resolve any GFC, network, or other simulation issues.
• Identify/report anomalies, and perform daily system cleanup.

Daily Duties Include:

• Ensure correct start up and operation of the GFC/C Training System
• Coordinate with contractor and Government personnel to schedule training systems and de-conflict them with other activities
• Verification/modification of training configurations
• Operation of both GFC/C training system and the simulation system including coordination with MDIOC and external agencies
• Maintain necessary documentation
• Manage System logs

Evening shift and weekend work will be required.

Basic Qualifications:

• Bachelor's Degree in Science, Technical, Engineering, or Math with 2 years of related experience or 0 years' experience with Master's Degree in the same disciplines
• Ability to obtain DoD Secret security clearance required
• Technical analysis and technical communications experience
• Proactive, Self-starter, eager to learn and assist customer with GMD/GFC
• Work effectively on a small team with multiple external teammates and customers

Preferred Qualifications:

• Experience working in a classified environment at a government based facility
• Current active DoD Secret clearance
• GMD / GFC/C experience
• GFC/C and GMD system knowledge
• Command and Control, radar, missile systems training or operational support
• Test, integration, networking experience
• Experience working on UNIX/Linux platforms

Salary Range: $74,900 USD - $112,300 USD

Employees may be eligible for a discretionary bonus in addition to base pay. Annual bonuses are designed to reward individual contributions as well as allow employees to share in company results. Employees in Vice President or Director positions may be eligible for Long Term Incentives. In addition, Northrop Grumman provides a variety of benefits including health insurance coverage, life and disability insurance, savings plan, Company paid holidays and paid time off (PTO) for vacation and/or personal business.

The health and safety of our employees and their families is a top priority. With the continuing impacts of COVID-19 around the world, we are taking action to protect the health and well-being of our colleagues and maintain the safety of the communities where we operate. As a federal contractor, and consistent with Executive Order 14042 (https://www.saferfederalworkforce.gov/contractors/) we require all newly hired employees in the United States to be fully vaccinated by their start date. Federal guidance allows for disability/medical and religious accommodations with respect to the vaccine requirement. Any requested accommodations must be reviewed and approved (if applicable) in advance of your start date.

Northrop Grumman is committed to hiring and retaining a diverse workforce. We are proud to be an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action 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/AA and Pay Transparency statement, please visit http://www.northropgrumman.com/EEO . U.S. Citizenship is required for most positions.