Senior Systems Engineer — Hypersonics & Flight Systems

Northrop Grumman; Roy (UT); On-site; USD 98,400 - 147,600; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Dental & Vision coverage

401k

Educational Assistance

Life Insurance

Employee Assistance Programs & Work/LW

Paid Time Off

Health & Wellness Resources

Employee Discounts

Job summary

Northrop Grumman’s Flight Systems Futures unit in Utah seeks a Principal Systems Engineer to join a team advancing hypersonic re-entry vehicles and payloads. You will drive rapid development, prototype validation, and cross-functional reviews in a fast-paced, mission-driven setting.

The role requires a Secret clearance, strong MBSE and requirements mastery, and experience with external suppliers. Competitive benefits and a 9/80 schedule are included.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Systems, Software, or related STEM field with 5 years of experience; or 3 years with a Master's (MS); or 1 year with a STEM PhD.
• Active U.S. Government Secret security clearance at time of application, with ability to obtain SAP approval.
• 1+ years experience with SysML MBSE tools and developing system models.
• 1+ years experience in writing, managing, and tracing complex requirements using DOORS, Jama, or Polarion.
• 1+ years experience managing external suppliers or subcontractors for complex hardware or services.
• 1+ years experience reading technical drawings, specs, and statements of work; flowing requirements to suppliers.
• Strong skills in schedule and cost tracking using ERP/MRP and Excel.

Responsibilities

• Serve as the Responsible Engineer for hardware and software items from vendors or internal work orders.
• Interpret drawings, datasheets, and test reports to assess applicability to requirements.
• Collaborate with vendors to resolve technical challenges while protecting cost, schedule, and performance targets.
• Review and approve deliverables from subcontractors.
• Assist in managing subcontractor statements of work and performance (may require travel).
• Maintain configuration control and ensure all items meet engineering standards (CMMI, MILSTD498).
• Provide regular status reports and risk updates to program leadership.
• Participate in cross-functional reviews and support source selection activities as needed.
• Document decisions, nonconformances, and corrective actions in requirements traceability tools.

Skills

SysML MBSE

Requirements development & tracing

Vendor / subcontractor management

Cross-functional collaboration

Schedule & cost tracking

Education

Bachelor's degree in Systems/Software/STEM

Master's degree in STEM

STEM PhD

Tools

IBM Rhapsody

Cameo

SysML v2

DOORS

Jama

Polarion

ERP/MRP

Excel

Job description

Northrop Grumman’s Flight Systems Futures unit in Utah seeks a Principal Systems Engineer to join a team advancing hypersonic re-entry vehicles and payloads. You will drive rapid development, prototype validation, and cross-functional reviews in a fast-paced, mission-driven setting.

The role requires a Secret clearance, strong MBSE and requirements mastery, and experience with external suppliers. Competitive benefits and a 9/80 schedule are included.