Principal Systems Engineer – Launch Support, Sentinel

Northrop Grumman; United States; On-site; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Relocation assistance

Job summary

Northrop Grumman is seeking a Principal/Sr. Principal Systems Engineer for the Launch Support System (LSS) team, based in Roy, Utah, supporting the Sentinel program.

The role focuses on MBSE modeling, requirements decomposition, and verification planning to ensure traceability from SOW to implementation. The position requires US citizenship with a Secret clearance and a background in Systems Engineering, with experience in Cameo, DOORS, and model-based approaches.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in STEM with 5 years' experience (or 3 with Master's; 1 with PhD).
• Sr. Principal requires 8 years' experience (6 with Masters; 4 with PhD).
• US Citizenship with active Secret clearance within last 6 years is required.
• Ability to obtain and maintain SAP approval is required.
• At least 2 years' modeling with Cameo or similar tools; 3 years in Systems Engineering.

Responsibilities

• Develop and maintain MBSE models in Cameo, ensuring traceability.
• Lead requirements decomposition and flow-down across the specification tree.
• Plan and execute verification and validation activities for LSS.
• Develop technical plans, verify system requirements, and lead reviews.
• Manage LSS requirements in DOORS with cross-functional coordination.
• Prepare materials for Flight Test Design Reviews and process changes.
• Advance model-based techniques and tool integration across the team.
• Demonstrate strong communication and problem-solving across the program.

Skills

MBSE modeling

Requirements decomposition

System modeling with Cameo

DOORS

Systems Engineering

Stakeholder reviews

Communication

Education

Bachelor's degree in STEM

Master's degree in STEM

PhD in STEM

Tools

Cameo Enterprise Architecture

MagicDraw

Job description

Northrop Grumman is seeking a Principal/Sr. Principal Systems Engineer for the Launch Support System (LSS) team, based in Roy, Utah, supporting the Sentinel program.

The role focuses on MBSE modeling, requirements decomposition, and verification planning to ensure traceability from SOW to implementation. The position requires US citizenship with a Secret clearance and a background in Systems Engineering, with experience in Cameo, DOORS, and model-based approaches.