Principal Systems Engineer / Sr. Principal Systems Engineer

Northrop Grumman Corp.; Roy (UT); On-site; USD 98,000 - 184,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Dental & Vision

401k

Educational Assistance

Life Insurance

PTO

Job summary

Northrop Grumman Space Systems in Roy, UT is seeking a Principal/Sr. Principal Systems Engineer for the Sentinel program. The role focuses on rigorous systems engineering, DOORS-based requirements, and cross-functional team collaboration.

Requirements include a STEM degree and DoD Secret clearance, with 5+ years in ICBMs or complex aerospace systems. The role offers a 9/80 schedule and competitive relocation support.

Qualifications

• Active DoD Secret clearance required.
• 5+ years in ICBMs or comparable defense systems.

Responsibilities

• Collaborate with program IPT counterparts to develop rigorous systems engineering artifacts.
• Mange and optimize DOORS database and DOORS requirements.
• Develop and mature WS design for a large program.
• Define and ensure requirements are represented in the model.
• Contribute to system requirements development and analysis.
• Develop model techniques, procedures, and processes for tool integration.

Skills

Systems engineering

Technical leadership

Communication

Team collaboration

Agile practices

Education

Bachelor's in STEM

Tools

DOORS

DXL scripting

JIRA

Confluence

Job description

RELOCATION ASSISTANCE: Relocation assistance may be available

CLEARANCE REQUIRED FOR START: Yes

CLEARANCE TYPE: Secret

TRAVEL: Yes, 10% of the Time

Description

At Northrop Grumman, our employees have incredible opportunities to work on revolutionary systems that impact people's 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's 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 — and we have an insatiable drive to do what others think is impossible. Our employees are not only part of history, they're making history.

Join Northrop Grumman on our continued mission to push the boundaries of possible across land, sea, air, space, and cyberspace. Enjoy a culture where your voice is valued and start contributing to our team of passionate professionals providing real-life solutions to our world’s biggest challenges. We take pride in creating purposeful work and allowing our employees to grow and achieve their goals every day by Defining Possible. With our competitive pay and comprehensive benefits, we have the right opportunities to fit your life and launch your career today.

Northrop Grumman Defense Systems currently has an opening for a Principal Systems Engineer/Sr. Principal Systems Engineer. This position is located in Roy, UT and will support the Sentinel program. Northrop Grumman supports the Air Force’s sustainment, development, production and deployment of hardware and system modifications for Intercontinental Ballistic Missile (ICBM) Ground and Airborne Launch Control Systems, Launch Facilities and associated infrastructure.

What you will get to do:

• Collaborate with program IPT counterparts to develop rigorous and proper systems engineering and design artifacts.
• Mange and optimize database for Dynamic Object-Oriented Requirements System (DOORS) tools.
• Work with technical teams and stakeholders to develop and mature WS design of a large program.
• Help develop and incorporate the appropriate requirements for the system and ensure that they are properly represented in the model.
• Contribute to system requirements development, management, and analysis.
• Develop unifying model techniques, procedures, and processes (for model development, tool integration, and team integration)
• Manage program governance and assist subject matter experts in the development of program compliance documents.

This requisition may be filled at either the Principal Systems Engineer level (T-03) or Sr Principal Systems Engineer level (T-04).

Principal Systems Engineer:

• Bachelor’s Degree in a Science, Technology, Engineering or Mathematics (STEM) discipline from an accredited university with 5 years of related experience, 3 years with Masters, 1 year with PhD.
• 1+ year experience in team environments with technical leadership responsibilities
• 2+ years’ experience in Intercontinental Ballistic Missiles (ICBMs) (Minuteman III (MMIII) or Sentinel) OR complex aerospace/defense systems.
• 2+ years’ experience in developing and executing Systems Engineering (SE) process governance documentation in a Department of Defense (DoD) Engineering and Manufacturing Development (EMD) phase.
• 2+ years’ experience in creating, updating, and maintaining requirements specifications in Dynamic Object-Oriented Requirements System (DOORS).

S r Principal Engineer Systems:

• Bachelor’s Degree in a STEM discipline from an accredited university with 8 years of related experience, 6 years with Masters, 4 years with PhD.
• 3+ years’ experience in team environments with technical leadership responsibilities.
• 5+ years’ experience in ICMBs (MMIII or Sentinel) OR complex aerospace/defense systems.
• 5+ years’ experience in developing and executing SE process governance documentation in a DoD EMD phase.
• 5+ years’ experience in creating, updating, and maintaining requirements specifications in DOORS.

Required for Both Levels:

• Must have an active U.S. Government DoD Secret security clearance at time of application, current and within scope, with an investigation date within the last 6 years
• 2+ years’ experience in ICBM (MMIII or Sentinel) OR complex aerospace/defense systems.
• 2+ years’ experience in developing and executing Systems Engineering process governance documentation in a DoD Engineering and Manufacturing Development phase.
• 1+ years’ experience in team environments with technical leadership responsibilities.
• 2+ years’ experience in creating, updating, and maintaining requirements specifications in DOORS.

Preferred Qualifications:

• ICBM Experience (MMIII or Sentinel).
• Experience with Agile, JIRA, Confluence.
• Proficiency in DOORS including DXL scripting
• 3+ years’ experience writing requirements and/or verification plans.
• Capable of working with minimal direction and in team environments.
• Experience working with internal and external teams to accomplish tasking.
• Strong oral and written communication skills, including demonstrated experience with high value customer presentations, with ability to focus on multiple projects with competing priorities.

As a full-time employee of Northrop Grumman Space Systems, you are eligible for our robust benefits package including:

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

This position's standard work schedule is 9/80. The 9/80 schedule allows employees who work a nine-hour day Monday through Thursday to take every other Friday off. This role may offer a competitive relocation assistance package.

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Primary Level Salary Range: $98,400.00 - $147,600.00

Secondary 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.

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.

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.