Senior Principal Computer Systems Analyst

Northrop Grumman

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Work type: On-site
Location: Colorado Springs, COHuntsville, AL
Salary: $117,500–$176,300 / yr
Posted: 25 days ago
Freshness: Confirmed live 2 days ago
Nearby: 99+ roles within 25 mi

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About Northrop Grumman

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

Northrop Grumman currently has 367 open roles on FindRole.

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TL;DR · Senior Principal Computer Systems Analyst

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The Sr Principal Computer Systems Analyst joins the C2BMC Regional Applications Analysis team to support critical missile defense operations. This role involves performing root-cause troubleshooting, scenario support, and behavior assessments of software across development, ground tests, and active operations. The analyst will use automated tools and manual techniques to evaluate software capabilities in integrated environments while collaborating with cross-functional teams to resolve anomalies and provide actionable insights. Key technical requirements include proficiency in MATLAB or Python for prototyping and data visualization, along with experience using Linux command-line tools, SQL, and Git/GitLab CI/CD pipelines. The role requires expertise in statistical methods, time-series analysis, and interpreting Java, C, or C++ code. This position addresses the complex challenge of integrating and synchronizing autonomous sensor and weapon systems to provide a layered defense against ballistic missile threats across various flight phases.

Skills

MATLAB Python Java C C++ SQL Linux Git GitLab CI/CD JIRA Confluence Bash Data Visualization Object-Oriented Programming Regular Expressions Agile Scrum

What you'll do

Perform root-cause troubleshooting and behavior assessments for C2BMC software across development, ground tests, and operations.
Use automated tools and manual techniques to analyze software capabilities in integrated environments.
Collaborate with cross-functional teams and experts to define analytical approaches and resolve anomalies.
Deliver actionable insights regarding system performance and functionality to customers and stakeholders.
Develop scripts, parsers, and data visualizations using MATLAB, Python, or similar programming languages.
Conduct statistical analysis and time-series analysis to identify trends and patterns in complex systems.
Interpret and analyze source code in Java, C, or C++ to support software engineering processes.
Create analytical tools and perform hands-on data verification using Linux command-line tools and databases.

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 relevant experience is required.
Applicants must possess a current, active, in-scope Government-issued Secret security clearance.
U.S. Citizenship is required for this position.
Proven experience producing analytical reports on complex systems and algorithms is required.
Ability to use MATLAB or a comparable language like Python for prototyping, data visualization, and scripting is required.
Experience with statistical methods, time-series analysis, and data visualization to identify trends and anomalies is required.
Knowledge of systems and software engineering processes, principles, and lifecycles is required.
Background in missile defense, sensor tracking, or command-and-control systems (preferred); proficiency in Agile Scrum environments (preferred).

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