Sentinel (GBSD) - Systems Engineer / Principal Systems Engineer (4168-2)

Northrop Grumman; Roy (UT); On-site; USD 89,000 - 135,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a Systems Engineer to join their innovative team. This role offers the chance to work on groundbreaking systems that shape the future across various domains, including land, sea, air, and cyberspace. You will engage in technical planning and system integration, ensuring that customer requirements are met with precision. With a strong emphasis on collaboration and intellectual curiosity, this position provides a unique opportunity to contribute to meaningful projects while enjoying a robust benefits package and a culture that values your voice. Join a company that is committed to pushing the boundaries of what is possible.

Benefits

Medical, Dental & Vision coverage

401k

Educational Assistance

Life Insurance

Employee Assistance Programs

Paid Time Off

Health & Wellness Resources

Employee Discounts

Qualifications

• Must have a US Citizenship with an active DoD Secret Clearance.
• Experience in Systems Engineering processes is required.

Responsibilities

• Perform technical planning, system integration, and verification for total systems.
• Design and develop system architectures and define performance requirements.

Skills

Systems Engineering

Agile Methodologies

Requirements Management

Technical Planning

Education

Bachelor's degree in STEM

Master's degree in STEM

Tools

DOORS

Cameo Enterprise Architect

Rhapsody

Job description

RELOCATION ASSISTANCE: Relocation assistance may be available

CLEARANCE TYPE: 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 Systems Engineer (T-02) / Principal Systems Engineer (T-03) for its Guidance & Control team. This position is located in **Manhattan Beach, CA** or **Roy, UT** and supports the Sentinel program.

This role may offer a competitive relocation assistance package.

**What you’ll get to do:**

+ Performs technical planning, system integration, verification and validation, cost and risk, and supportability and effectiveness analyses for total systems

+ Analyses are performed at all levels of total system product to include: concept, design, fabrication, test, installation, operation, maintenance and disposal

+ Ensures the logical and systematic conversion of customer or product requirements into total systems solutions that acknowledge technical, schedule, and cost constraints

+ Performs functional analysis, timeline analysis, detail trade studies, requirements allocation and interface definition studies to translate customer requirements into hardware and software specifications

**Tasks include but not limited to:**

+ Designs and develops system architectures and defines key capabilities and performance requirements

+ Defines design and technology maturity constraints of the system in accordance with customer specifications

+ Develops thorough definition of system external interfaces

+ Defines system implementation approach and operational concept

+ Ensures requirements are met and evaluates performance with customer

**Basic Qualifications:**

_T_ _his requisition may be filled at either the_ _Systems Engineer_ _level (T-02) or_ _Principal Systems Engineer_ _level (T-03)_ .

**Systems Engineer:**

+ Bachelor's degree in a Science, Technology, Engineering or Mathematics (STEM) discipline from an accredited university and 2 years of experience, 0 years of experience with a Master's degree

**Principal Systems Engineer:**

+ Bachelor of Science degree in a STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering, or Mathematics) discipline and 5 years of related experience; 3 years experience with a Master of Science degree; 1 year experience with a PhD

**Required for Both Levels** **:**

+ Must be a US Citizen with an **active DoD Secret Clearance,** at time of application, current and within scope, with an investigation date within the last 6 years

+ Must have a current or ability to obtain and maintain a Special Access Program (SAP) approval within a reasonable period of time, as determined by the company to meet its business need

+ Experience in Systems Engineering (SE) processes

**Preferred Qualifications:**

+ Experience working on an Agile team

+ Experience with Engineering Requirements Management Tools (i.e. DOORS)

+ Experience with MBSE Management Tools (i.e. Cameo Enterprise Architect, Rhapsody)

+ Mature requirements definition experience including definition of verification plans

+ Understanding of the following specialty areas: nuclear surety, cybersecurity, flight safety

+ Strong experience in System Engineering (SE) process, including SE experience across multiple levels of integration for a DoD/Aerospace program

**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: $89,400.00 - $134,200.00Salary Range 2: $110,300.00 - $165,500.00

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.