Staff Engineer Test Regression Test Engineering Lead (26-141)

RELOCATION ASSISTANCE: No relocation assistance available\n\nCLEARANCE REQUIRED FOR START: Yes\n\nCLEARANCE TYPE: Secret\n\nTRAVEL: Yes, 10% of the Time\n\n## Description\n\nAt Northrop Grumman, our employees have incredible opportunities to work on revolutionary systems that impact people\u0027s 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\u0027s 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 \u2014 and we have an insatiable drive to do what others think is impossible. Our employees are not only part of history, they\u0027re making history.\n\nNorthrop Grumman Space Systems\u2014Missile Defense Integration offers an excellent opportunity for a Staff Engineer Test \u2013 Regression Test Engineering Lead (26-141) to join our team of talented and diverse professionals. Located 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.\n\nThis position does not provide relocation assistance and requires on-site work with no remote options.\n\nPosition Overview:\n\nThe 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 systematically plan ballistic missile defense operations, collectively monitor the battle, 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 and 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 the current and future capabilities of missile defense systems.\n\nEngaging the C2BMC (Command \u0026 Control, Battle Management, and Communications) system for the purpose of technical support to Agile Product Teams and I\u0026T functional area to conduct system level regression testing.\n\nBasic Qualifications:\n\nPlease list your current security clearance and IAT or relevant certifications on your resume, if applicable.\n\n * A Bachelor\u2019s Degree in Computer Engineering, Software Engineering, Systems Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Information Technology, Mathematics, Physics, or a related field from an accredited university, along with 12 years of experience; or a Master\u2019s degree (preferred) in a related field with 10 years of relevant work experience; or 16 years of relevant work experience may be considered as an alternative to a degree\n\n * 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\n\n * Applicants must have a current, active in-scope DoD-issued Secret security clearance at the time of application, which is required to start\n\n * Define the overarching test strategy for regression capabilities across product integration\n\n * Presenting Regression Test Plans for organizational leadership\n\n * Presenting the Regression Test Status and Metrics to C2BMC Leadership\n\n * Schedule lab regression test activities and coordinate with the Lab Coordination Manager, Team Leads within Product Integration, and the Engineering Manager for Product Integration on regression test schedules in the test labs\n\n * Employ Agile software development methodologies within the management of the regression test team to support programmatic metrics and data analysis for the Product Integration Team\n\n * At least 9 years of experience with technical aspects of complex and highly integrated networked computer systems\n\n * Expertise in preparing system level test plans and communicating requirements of capabilities\n\n\n\n\nPreferred Qualifications:\n\n * A master\u2019s degree is highly preferred\n\n * Prior C2BMC experience is highly desirable\n\n * Experience in Agile Test-Driven Development\n\n * Demonstrate knowledge of integration and testing of Command \u0026 Control systems, with relevance to basic BMDS architecture, including a focus on C2BMC and its external element interfaces\n\n * Experience with Risk and Opportunity Management\n\n * Experience with JIRA, Confluence, experience with test automation tools\n\n * Knowledge of basic message formats such as TADIL-J and ATOMS\n\n * Demonstrate technical understanding of computer network systems, including servers, VMs, multicast techniques, and hardware such as firewalls, routers, switches, and Blade servers\n\n\n\n\nWhat We Can Offer You:\n\nNorthrop Grumman offers a comprehensive benefits package and a work environment that fosters your growth, supporting both employees and the company\u0027s success. The benefits at Northrop Grumman are flexible and customizable, allowing you to select options that best meet your needs and your family\u0027s. Your benefits will include the following:\n\n * Health Plan\n\n * Savings Plan\n\n * Paid Time Off\n\n * Education Assistance\n\n * Training and Development\n\n * Flexible Work Arrangements\n\n\n\n\nhttps://benefits.northropgrumman.com/us/en2/BenefitsOverview/Pages/default.aspx\n\n#NGSpace\n\n#COSpace\n\n#NGFeaturedJobs\n\n#C2BMC\n\nPrimary Level Salary Range: $146,300.00 - $219,500.00\n\nThe 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\u0027s experience, education, skills and current market conditions.\n\nDepending 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.\n\nThe 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.\n\nNorthrop 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 http://www.northropgrumman.com/EEO. U.S. Citizenship is required for all positions with a government clearance and certain other restricted positions.\n