Principal Systems Engineer - 18513*

Northrop Grumman; Roy (UT); Sur place; USD 98 400 - 147 600; Plein temps

Avantages offerts par ce poste

Medical, Dental & Vision coverage

401k

Educational Assistance

Life Insurance

Employee Assistance Programs & Work/Li

Paid Time Off

Health & Wellness Resources

Employee Discounts

Résumé du poste

Northrop Grumman Defense Systems is seeking a Principal Systems Engineer in Roy, Utah to work a restricted effort as part of the flight systems futures operating unit. This role focuses on advancing payloads and hypersonic re-entry vehicle technologies and may offer relocation assistance.

The position requires a TS clearance, a Bachelor’s in systems/Software or related STEM, and 3+ years of MBSE/requirements experience.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Systems, Software, or related STEM field with 5 years of experience; or 3 years with MS; or 1 year with STEM PhD.
• US Citizenship with active Top Secret clearance, within scope, renewed or initiated within last 6 years.
• 3+ years experience in full lifecycle systems engineering (concept, development, verification, sustainment).
• 3+ years experience with MBSE tools (SysML-based) and developing system models.
• 3+ years experience in writing, managing, and tracing complex requirements (DOORS, Jama, Polarion) and creating/verifying ICDs.

Responsabilités

• Serve as the Responsible Engineer for hardware and software items from vendors or internal work orders.
• Interpret technical data to assess applicability to program requirements.
• Partner with vendors to resolve technical challenges while protecting cost, schedule, and performance targets.
• Review and approve deliverables from subcontract data requirements list.
• Assist in managing subcontractor statements of work and performance (travel may be required).
• Maintain configuration control and ensure items meet engineering standards (CMMI, MILSTD498).
• Provide status reports and risk updates to program leadership.

Connaissances

SysML MBSE

Requirements tracing

Technical writing

Leadership

Formation

Bachelor’s degree in Systems, Software, or related STEM

Master’s degree (MS)

PhD in STEM

Outils

DOORS/Jama/Polarion

Rhapsody

Cameo

Description du poste

RELOCATION ASSISTANCE: Relocation assistance may be available

CLEARANCE REQUIRED FOR START: Yes

CLEARANCE TYPE: Top 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.

What You'll Get To Do

Northrop Grumman Defense Systems is seeking a Principal Systems Engineer in Roy, Utah to work a restricted effort as part of the flight systems futures operating unit. This group focuses on technologies for advancing current systems. We focus on advanced payloads and hypersonic re‑entry vehicle.

This role may offer a competitive relocation assistance package.

This Role Will Have The Following Responsibilities

• Serve as the Responsible Engineer for hardware and software items procured from external vendors or through internal work orders.
• Interpret technical data (drawings, datasheets, test reports) to assess applicability to the program’s requirement set.
• Partner with vendors to resolve technical challenges while protecting cost, schedule, and performance targets.
• Review and approve deliverables from the subcontract data requirements list.
• Assist in managing subcontractor statement of works and subcontractor performance (may require travel to vendor location).
• Maintain configuration control and ensure all delivered items meet applicable Northrop Grumman engineering standards (CMMI, MILSTD498, etc.).
• Provide regular status reports and risk updates to the Fulgurite program leadership.
• Participate in cross‑functional reviews (design, trade, verification) and support source selection activities as needed.
• Document decisions, nonconformances, and corrective actions in the program’s requirements traceability and configuration management tools.

Basic Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Systems, Software, or related STEM degree field with 5 years of experience; or 3 years experience with a Master's (MS) degree; or 1 year experience with a STEM PhD.
• Must be a US Citizen with a current/active US Government Top Secret clearance at time of application, current and within scope, renewed or initiated within the last 6 years.
• Must be able to be successfully screened for Enhanced Security Clearances, within a reasonable amount of time as determined by the company to meet its business needs.
• 3+ years experience to include full lifecycle work (concept, development, verification, sustainment), SysML based MBSE tools (IBM Rhapsody, Cameo, SysML v2) and the ability to develop and maintain system models.
• 3+ experience in writing, managing, and tracing complex requirements (e.g., using DOORS, Jama, or Polarion), defining verification plans, test procedures, executing system‑level verification activities, and creating and governing ICDs for hardware, software, and external system interfaces.
• Strong written and verbal communication; ability to produce clear technical documentation and present to senior leadership and customers.

Preferred Qualifications

• Hands‑on experience conducting lab‑based hardware demonstrations and integrating system models with test rigs.
• Direct exposure to Nuclear Surety and Nuclear Safety systems (e.g., NQA1, DOE safety standards).
• Familiarity with model based test generation and automated test frameworks.
• Familiarity with Northrop Grumman engineering standards (CMMI, DO178C, MILSTD498, NQA1) and safety‑critical development practices.
• Basic proficiency in Python or MATLAB for data analysis and test automation (not a primary development role).
• Professional certifications (e.g., INCOSE Certified Systems Engineering Professional, Certified MBSE).

Position Benefits

• 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 a 9/80. The 9/80 schedule allows employees who work a nine‑hour day Monday through Thursday to take every other Friday off.

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

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.

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.