Sr Principal Human Factors Engineer - 18528

Northrop Grumman; Roy (UT); On-site; USD 122,800 - 184,200; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Dental & Vision

401(k)

Educational assistance

Life Insurance

Work/Life programs

Paid Time Off

Wellness resources

Employee discounts

Job summary

Northrop Grumman Defense Systems seeks a Sr Principal Human Factors Engineer in Roy, UT, to lead HF development for hypersonic programs. You will work on MBSE-driven architecture, write HF requirements, and produce validation reports for program reviews.

The role requires advanced HF expertise, DoD clearance eligibility, and collaboration with lab tests and HIL demonstrations. Relocation may be offered; standard benefits apply.

Qualifications

• STEM bachelor with 8+ yrs exp, or STEM master's with 6+ yrs, or PhD with 4+ yrs
• US Citizenship with active TS clearance (within scope)
• 3+ years on system architecture for human factors requirements
• 3+ years using IBM DOORS, CAMEO or similar tools

Responsibilities

• Contribute to the system architecture using MBSE tools
• Generate, allocate, and trace human factors requirements across the system hierarchy
• Define verification methodology that validates HF standards compliance
• Author requirement sets and develop Interface Control Documents (ICDs)
• Produce client deliverables such as HF trade studies and validation reports
• Mentor junior engineers on MBSE modeling and verification planning

Skills

MBSE experience

Human factors requirements

System architecture

Education

Bachelor's Degree in STEM

Master's Degree in STEM

PhD in STEM

Tools

IBM DOORS

CAMEO

Job description

Position Overview

Northrop Grumman Defense Systems is seeking a Sr Principal Human Factors Engineer (T04 level). This position is located in Roy, Utah.

The Flight Systems Futures operating unit within Strategic Deterrent Systems is seeking highly motivated talent to join a team at the forefront of next‑generation hypersonic capabilities. Our team focuses on the design, development, and demonstration of hypersonic re‑entry vehicles and advanced payloads, with an emphasis on rapid development and prototyping aligned to specific customer missions. We operate in a fast‑paced, mission‑driven environment where innovative concepts are matured quickly into credible, testable solutions that address our nation’s most demanding strategic deterrence needs.

This role specifically will be focused on leading our human factors development and execution.

Expectations for the Role

• Contribute to the system architecture using Model Based Systems Engineering (MBSE) tools
• Generate, allocate, and trace human factors requirements (ergonomics, usability, crew workload, human system interface) across the system hierarchy
• Define verification methodology that validates compliance with human factors standards
• Author requirement sets and develop Interface Control Documents (ICDs)
• Produce customer deliverables such as human factors trade studies, compliance matrices, and validation reports for program reviews
• Participate in lab based demonstrations and hardware in the loop (HIL) testing to verify usability and crew interaction
• Mentor junior engineers on engineering best practices (e.g. MBSE modeling, verification planning)

Basic Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree in a STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering or Mathematics) discipline from an accredited university and 8 years of related experience, or a master’s degree in a STEM discipline and 6 years of related experience or PhD and 4 years of experience
• Must be a US Citizen with an active U.S. Government Top Secret Clearance, at time of application, current and within scope, with an investigation date within the last 6 years
• Must have the ability to obtain and maintain Special Access Program (SAP) approval within a reasonable period of time, as determined by the company to meet its business need
• 3+ years of system architecture experience focused on human factors requirements, compliance, standards, and ability to translate them into system requirements and verification plans
• 3+ years of proven ability to author, manage, and trace requirements using IBM DOORS, CAMEO or similar tools

Preferred Qualifications

• ICBM Experience (MMIII or Sentinel)
• 2+ years demonstrating experience with lab based demonstrations of human system interfaces, including usability testing and crew task simulations
• 2+ years experience developing MBSE models that incorporate human factors elements (e.g., ergonomic views, taskflow diagrams)
• Professional certifications such as Certified Human Factors Engineer (CHFE) or INCOSE CSEP
• Experience resolving issues and providing technical support
• Experience using Microsoft (MS) Word, Excel, and Power Point.

Additional Requirements

Capable of working with minimal direction and in team environments.

• Strong oral and written communication skills, including demonstrated experience with high value customer presentations, with ability to focus on multiple projects with competing priorities
• Strong understanding and broad application of complex engineering systems (engineering standards, configuration management, material review board, process control, tooling, facilities, software, etc.) for the development of complex systems of systems
• Experience developing systems in joint collaborative environment between contractor and customer

Position Benefits

• Medical, Dental & Vision coverage
• 401k
• Educational Assistance
• Life Insurance
• Employee Assistance Programs & Work/Life Solutions
• Paid Time Off
• Health & Wellness Resources
• Employee Discounts

https://www.northropgrumman.com/who-we-are/total-rewards-benefits/

Work Schedule

This position’s standard work schedule is a 9/80. The 9/80 schedule allows employees who work a nine-hour day Monday through Thursday to take every other Friday off.

Relocation Assistance

This role may offer a competitive relocation assistance package.

Salary

Primary Level Salary Range: $122,800.00 - $184,200.00. 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.

Application Timeline

The 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.

Equal Opportunity Employer

Northrop 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.