Senior Principal ICBM Systems Engineer – Sentinel Lead

ngc; Roy (UT); On-site; USD 98,000 - 184,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Dental & Vision coverage

401k

Educational Assistance

Life Insurance

Job summary

Northrop Grumman in Roy, UT is seeking a Principal Systems Engineer (T-03) or Sr Principal Systems Engineer (T-04) to support the Sentinel program, delivering rigorous systems engineering artifacts and leading fellow engineers.

This role requires active DoD Secret clearance, experience with DOORS, ICMBs or complex defense systems, and strong collaboration across teams; the position offers a 9/80 schedule and a comprehensive benefits package.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree in a STEM discipline with 5 years 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) OR complex aerospace/defense systems.
• 2+ years’ experience in developing and executing Systems Engineering process governance documentation in a DoD EMD phase.
• 2+ years’ experience in creating, updating, and maintaining requirements specifications in DOORS.

Responsibilities

• Collaborate with program IPT counterparts to develop rigorous and proper systems engineering and design artifacts.
• Manage and optimize database for 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.

Skills

Systems engineering

Technical leadership

Team collaboration

Communication

Education

B.S. in STEM

M.S. in STEM

Ph.D. in STEM

Tools

DOORS

JIRA

Confluence

Job description

Northrop Grumman in Roy, UT is seeking a Principal Systems Engineer (T-03) or Sr Principal Systems Engineer (T-04) to support the Sentinel program, delivering rigorous systems engineering artifacts and leading fellow engineers.

This role requires active DoD Secret clearance, experience with DOORS, ICMBs or complex defense systems, and strong collaboration across teams; the position offers a 9/80 schedule and a comprehensive benefits package.