Sentinel - Interface Systems Engineer / Interfaces Principal Systems Engineer

Northrop Grumman Corp. (AU); Huntsville (AL); On-site; USD 87,600 - 163,200; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Dental & Vision coverage

401(k)

Educational Assistance

Life Insurance

Employee Assistance Programs & Work/Li

Paid Time Off

Health & Wellness Resources

Employee Discounts

Job summary

Northrop Grumman Defense is hiring a Systems Engineer (Level2) / Principal Systems Engineer (Level3) in Huntsville, AL to support the Sentinel Program. The role involves MBSE collaboration and development of key interface artifacts for complex defense systems.

Qualifications include a STEM degree with experience or advanced degree, active DoD Secret clearance, and experience with Cameo/DOORS and interface tools. Travel is optional and a 9/80 schedule may apply.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in STEM with 2 years of experience, or 0 years with a master’s degree.
• Active DoD Secret clearance or higher at the time of application.
• Ability to obtain a Top‑Secret clearance.
• Ability to obtain and maintain Special Access Program (SAP) approval.
• 1 year of experience with Cameo or similar tools.
• 1 year of experience with DOORS or similar tools.

Responsibilities

• Lead and/or support development of Interface Control Documents (ICDs).
• Develop Interface Requirements & Verification Plans.
• Create Interface Logical and Physical Architecture.
• Prepare Interface NX CAD Models.
• Prepare Interface Mentor Capital Wiring Diagrams.
• Work in a Model Based Systems Engineering (MBSE) environment with stakeholders.

Education

Bachelor’s degree in STEM

Tools

NX

Cameo

DOORS

Jira/Confluence

Job description

Relocation assistance may be available.

Clearance required for start: Yes. Clearance type: Secret.

Travel: Yes, 10% of the time.

Job Overview

Northrop Grumman Defense is hiring a Systems Engineer (Level2)/Principal Systems Engineer (Level3) in Huntsville, AL to support the Sentinel Program.

Responsibilities

As a member of the systems engineering team, you will be responsible for leading and/or supporting the development of key interface artifacts, including:

• Interface Control Documents (ICDs)
• Interface Requirements & Verification Plans
• Interface Logical and Physical Architecture
• Interface NX CAD Models
• Interface Mentor Capital Wiring Diagrams

You will work in a Model Based Systems Engineering (MBSE) environment and collaborate with internal and external stakeholders to ensure program objectives are met.

Basic Qualifications

Systems Engineer (Level2)

• Bachelor’s degree in STEM with 2 years of experience, or 0 years with a master’s degree.
• Active DoD Secret clearance or higher at the time of application.
• Ability to obtain a Top‑Secret clearance.
• Ability to obtain and maintain Special Access Program (SAP) approval.
• 1 year of experience working with Cameo or similar tools.
• 1 year of experience working with DOORS or similar tools.

Principal Systems Engineer (Level3)

• Bachelor’s degree in STEM with 5 years of related experience, 3 years with a master’s degree, or 1 year with a PhD.
• Active DoD Secret clearance or higher at the time of application.
• Ability to obtain a Top‑Secret clearance.
• Ability to obtain and maintain Special Access Program (SAP) approval.
• 2 years of experience working with Cameo or similar tools.
• 2 years of experience working with DOORS or similar tools.

Preferred Qualifications

• 1+ years of experience with technical review boards.
• 1+ years of experience working with interfaces.
• 1+ years of experience leading/supporting trade studies or tiger teams.
• 1+ years of experience with Atlassian tools (Jira and Confluence) or similar.
• 1+ years of experience working with NX or similar tools.

Position Benefits

• Medical, Dental & Vision coverage
• 401(k)
• 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 9/80. The 9/80 schedule allows employees who work a nine‑hour day Monday through Thursday to take every other Friday off.

Salary

Primary Level Salary Range: $87,600 – $131,400

Secondary Level Salary Range: $108,800 – $163,200

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 and allow employees to share in company results.

Equal Opportunity

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. U.S. Citizenship is required for all positions with a government clearance and certain other restricted positions.