Sentinel - Payload Re-entry System (PRS) Systems Engineer 2/3

Northrop Grumman; Huntsville (AL); On-site; USD 88,000 - 163,000; 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 is seeking a Systems Engineer (Level 2) or Principal Systems Engineer (Level 3) for the Payload Re-entry System (PRS) Team in Huntsville, AL. The role supports requirements analysis, system integration, and verification across mechanical, electrical, and integrated platforms.

Candidates should hold a STEM degree with relevant experience and an active DoD Secret clearance. The position requires occasional travel and offers a clear path for progression within a high-visibility

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in STEM with 2 years of experience (master's degree reduces required years).
• Active DoD Secret clearance or higher at start.
• Ability to obtain SAP approval within a reasonable period.
• 1 year of experience with Core Systems Engineering (Requirements/Architecture/Interfaces/Verification).
• 1 year of experience with DOORS, Cameo, MagicDraw, UML, or SysML.

Responsibilities

• Perform requirements analysis and develop source data for requirements, generate verification, and help prepare test plans and procedures.
• Participate in planning, system integration, verification and validation, cost and risk, and supportability analyses for mechanical, electrical, and integrated systems.
• Apply engineering principles to design components and systems using applicable standards and specifications.
• Verify specifications and designs through modeling and simulation, test data processing, and performance analysis.
• Support all phases of the systems lifecycle including concept, design, fabrication, test, installation, operation, maintenance, and disposal.
• Develop Basis of Estimates (BOEs) for the systems engineering function.
• Interface with United States Air Force Customer.

Skills

Core Systems Engineering

MBSE

DoD Secret clearance

Education

Bachelor's degree in STEM

Tools

DOORS

Cameo

MagicDraw

UML

SysML

MBSE tools

Job description

Position

Systems Engineer (Level 2) / Principal Systems Engineer (Level 3) – Payload Re‑entry System (PRS) Team, Huntsville, AL

Relocation Assistance

Relocation assistance may be available.

Clearance & Travel

Clearance Required For Start: Yes
Clearance Type: Secret
Travel: Yes, approximately 10% of the time.

Responsibilities

• Perform requirements analysis, develop source data for requirements, generate requirements verification, and help prepare test plans and procedures.
• Participate in technical planning, system integration, verification and validation, cost and risk, and supportability and effectiveness analyses for mechanical, electrical, and integrated systems.
• Apply the principles of engineering to design components and systems using applicable standards and specifications.
• Verify specifications and designs through modeling and simulation, test data processing, and performance analysis.
• Support all phases of the systems lifecycle including concept, design, fabrication, test, installation, operation, maintenance, and disposal.
• Develop Basis of Estimates (BOEs) for the systems engineering function.
• Interface with United States Air Force Customer.

Basic Qualifications

Systems Engineer (Level 2)

• Bachelor's degree in STEM with 2 years of experience, 0 years of experience with a master’s degree.
• Must have an active DoD Secret clearance or higher at the time of application.
• Must have the ability to obtain and maintain Special Access Program (SAP) approval within a reasonable period, as determined by the company to meet its business need.
• 1 year of experience with Core Systems Engineering (Requirements, Architecture, Interfaces, or Verification).
• 1 year of experience with any of the following tools and languages: DOORS, Cameo, MagicDraw, UML, SysML.

Principal Systems Engineer (Level 3)

• Bachelor's degree in STEM with 5 years of related experience, 3 years of related experience with a master’s degree, or 1 year of related experience with a PhD.
• Must have an active DoD Secret clearance or higher at the time of application.
• Must have the ability to obtain and maintain Special Access Program (SAP) approval within a reasonable period.
• 3 years of experience with MBSE tools.
• 3 years of experience with Core Systems Engineering (Requirements, Architecture, Interfaces, or Verification).
• 1 year of experience with any of the following tools and languages: DOORS, Cameo, MagicDraw, UML, SysML.
• 1 year of experience interfacing with suppliers or government customers.
• 1 year of experience in requirement verification planning.

Preferred Qualifications

• Preferred degrees include Electrical, Mechanical, Aerospace engineering.
• 3 years of experience with ICBM Weapon Systems.
• 3 years of experience in Systems Engineering and any of the following areas:
  • Requirements Management: MBSE, Functional Block Diagrams, Specification Trees.
  • Systems and end item requirements validation and verification.
  • Design: Systems Design, Systems Architecture, Systems Integration, N2 Analysis, Trade Studies.
  • General knowledge of multiple engineering disciplines: Safety, Nuclear Hardness, Nuclear Surety, Material Science, Environmental, Parts and Logistics, etc.
• Experience with CDRL development for customer review.
• Experience executing System Milestone efforts such as: ARR, PDR, CDR.
• Active DoD Top Secret security clearance.
• Active SAP clearance.

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.

Work schedule: 9/80 – nine-hour days Monday through Thursday with every other Friday off.

Salary

Primary Level: $87,600.00 - $131,400.00
Secondary Level: $108,800.00 - $163,200.00

EEO Statement

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.