Sentinel (GBSD) - Sr Principal Systems Engineer (14715)

Northrop Grumman; Roy (UT); On-site; USD 118,000 - 178,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a pioneering firm at the forefront of technological advancements, where your innovative ideas can shape the future. This role as a Sr Principal Systems Engineer offers the chance to work on critical defense systems that impact lives globally. You will be part of a collaborative team dedicated to solving some of the world's biggest challenges. Enjoy a culture that values your voice and provides ample opportunities for professional growth. With competitive pay and a robust benefits package, this is your chance to contribute to groundbreaking projects while advancing your career.

Benefits

Medical, Dental & Vision coverage

401k

Educational Assistance

Life Insurance

Employee Assistance Programs

Paid Time Off

Health & Wellness Resources

Employee Discounts

Qualifications

• 8 years of related experience in Systems Engineering.
• US Citizenship with active Top Secret clearance required.

Responsibilities

• Support the Sentinel program as a Systems Engineer.
• Conduct modeling and simulation for defense systems.

Skills

Modeling, Simulation, and Analysis

Radar Analysis

Optical/Infrared Analysis

Machine Learning Models

Model Verification and Validation

Education

Bachelor's degree in STEM

Master's degree in STEM

PhD in STEM

Tools

OSC

XPATCH

Method of Moments codes

Job description

RELOCATION ASSISTANCE: Relocation assistance may be available

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.

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 is seeking a Sr Principal Systems Engineer (T04). This position is located in **Roy, UT** and supports the **Sentinel** program.

**Basic Qualifications:**

+ Bachelor's degree in a Science, Technology, Engineering or Mathematics (STEM) discipline from an accredited university and 8 Years of related experience; 6 Years with Masters; 4 Years with PhD (with 2 years of Systems Engineering experience)

+ US Citizenship with an active U.S. Government DoD **Top Secret security clearance** at time of application, current and within scope, with Special Access Program (SAP) approval

+ 3 years of Modeling, Simulation, and Analysis experience

+ 1 year Experience with radar or optical/infrared analysis

+ 1 year Experience with discrimination or machine learning models

+ 1 year of Experience with model Verification and Validation

+ Experience with Optical and Radar Signature analysis

**Preferred Qualifications:**

+ 1 year of Missile defense radar analysis

+ 1 year of countermeasure design and analysis

+ 1 year of optical and infrared analysis

+ 5 years of Modeling, Simulation, and Analysis experience

+ 1 year Experience with analytic models such as OSC, XPATCH, and Method of Moments codes

**Position Benefits**

As a full-time employee of Northrop Grumman, 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

https://www.northropgrumman.com/who-we-are/total-rewards-benefits/

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.

**\#Sentinelsystems**

Salary Range: $118,600.00 - $178,000.00

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.