Senior Principal Computer Systems Analyst

Northrop Grumman

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Colorado Springs, COHuntsville, AL
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71 days ago
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Northrop Grumman is a leading global aerospace and defense technology company providing systems in autonomous systems, cyber, C4ISR, space, strike, and logistics. Industry: Aerospace & Defense

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TL;DR · Senior Principal Computer Systems Analyst

The Sr Principal Computer Systems Analyst (26-267) joins the Regional Applications Analysis team within the Command and Control, Battle Management, and Communications program. This role supports the Missile Defense System by enabling strategic planning and the dynamic control of networked sensors and weapon systems. The analyst performs root-cause troubleshooting, behavior assessments, and scenario support for software across development, ground tests, and operations. Key responsibilities include using automated tools and manual techniques to analyze software capabilities and delivering actionable insights to stakeholders. Required skills include proficiency in MATLAB, Python, Linux command-line tools, and databases for data manipulation and visualization. Candidates must demonstrate expertise in statistical methods, time-series analysis, and systems engineering lifecycles. The work involves interpreting Java, C, or C++ code to verify and demonstrate missile defense capabilities.

What you'll do

  • Perform root-cause troubleshooting and behavior assessments of C2BMC software across development, ground tests, and operations.
  • Use automated tools and manual techniques to analyze software capabilities in an integrated environment.
  • Interface with cross-functional teams to define analytical approaches and support anomaly resolution.
  • Produce analytical reports on complex systems, algorithms, performance, and functionality.
  • Use MATLAB, Python, or comparable languages for prototyping, data visualization, and scripting.
  • Utilize spreadsheets, databases, and Linux command-line tools for hands-on data analysis and verification.
  • Apply statistical methods and time-series analysis to uncover trends, patterns, and anomalies.
  • Create analytical tools and parsers using Bash, Java, or Python.

What we're looking for

  • A Bachelor’s degree in a related field with 8 years of experience, a Master’s with 6 years, or 12 years of experience without a degree.
  • Must possess a current, active, in-scope Government-issued Secret security clearance at the time of application.
  • U.S. Citizenship is required for this position.
  • Proven experience producing analytical reports on complex systems and algorithms regarding performance, behavior, and functionality.
  • Ability to use MATLAB or Python for prototyping, data visualization, scripting, data manipulation, and parsing.
  • Ability to use spreadsheets, databases, and Linux command-line tools for hands-on data analysis and verification.
  • Experience with statistical methods, time-series analysis, and data visualization to uncover trends, patterns, and anomalies.
  • Knowledge of systems and software engineering processes, principles, and lifecycles.
  • Background in missile defense battle management, IR/RF sensor tracking, or command-and-control systems (preferred).
  • Experience working in Agile Scrum environments using JIRA and Confluence (preferred).
  • Experience with object-oriented programming, SQL, regular expressions, and Git/GitLab CI/CD pipelines (preferred).
  • Ability to interpret and comprehend Java, C, or C++ code (preferred).

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