Senior Principal Systems Engineer – Test System Owner

Northrop Grumman

United States

On-site

USD 123,000 - 184,000

Full time

2 days ago
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Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Dental & Vision
401k
Educational Assistance
Life Insurance
Paid Time Off
Employee Discounts

Job summary

Northrop Grumman Space Systems in Roy, Utah, is seeking a Sr. Principal Systems Engineer to own the Test System Performance Specification for the Sentinel Program.

You will act as SME and technical owner, guiding the level 1 test specification from early design through PDR and coordinating with Sentinel leadership to advance product maturity. The role requires strong requirements management, systems engineering expertise, and proven collaboration with customers and stakeholders.

Qualifications

  • 8 years with Bachelors in Science; 6 years with Masters; 4 years with PhD
  • US Citizenship with an active DoD Secret Clearance
  • Experience with requirements management/analysis/allocations
  • Experience with requirements development in DOORS

Responsibilities

  • Serve as SME and technical owner of the level 1 test specification for the Sentinel Program
  • Coordinate with Sentinel leadership and customers to mature the SPS
  • Lead cross-functional teams to ensure proper requirement allocation and verification
  • Brief program leadership and stakeholders on the Test System Performance Specification
  • Mentor teammates and support knowledge transfer across the program

Skills

Requirements management
System engineering
Technical leadership
Stakeholder collaboration

Education

Bachelor's degree in Science
Master's degree
PhD

Tools

DOORS
JIRA
EVMS

Job description

Northrop Grumman Space Systems in Roy, Utah, is seeking a Sr. Principal Systems Engineer to own the Test System Performance Specification for the Sentinel Program.

You will act as SME and technical owner, guiding the level 1 test specification from early design through PDR and coordinating with Sentinel leadership to advance product maturity. The role requires strong requirements management, systems engineering expertise, and proven collaboration with customers and stakeholders.

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