Sentinel - Principal/Sr Principal Interface Systems Engineer (18047*)

Northrop Grumman; United States; On-site; USD 98,000 - 184,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Dental & Vision coverage

401k

Educational Assistance

Life Insurance

PTO and paid holidays

Health & Wellness Resources

Employee Discounts

Job summary

Northrop Grumman is seeking a Principal/Sr. Principal Interface Systems Engineer to join the Sentinel program in the SDS Division. The role is located in Roy, UT and supports ICBM-related hardware and system modifications with a focus on MBSE and interface control.

You will lead development of ICDs, interface requirements, and verification plans while collaborating with internal and external stakeholders, ensuring ethical standards and innovative solutions are maintained.

Qualifications

• Requires a STEM bachelor’s degree with 5 years of related experience; or a master’s with 3 years of related experience.
• Must be a US Citizen with an active Secret clearance; ability to obtain SAP approval as needed.
• Mk21/Mk21A interface management experience required.

Responsibilities

• Lead MBSE-based development of interface artifacts (ICDs, interface requirements & verification plans).
• Develop and maintain interface models and wiring diagrams; coordinate with stakeholders.
• Communicate effectively with internal/external teams and uphold ethics and integrity.
• Collaborate across the program to accomplish assigned tasks and drive technical solutions.

Skills

MBSE

Interface management

Stakeholder communication

Security clearance

US citizenship

Education

Bachelor’s degree in STEM

Master’s degree in STEM

Tools

Atlassian Jira

Confluence

Cameo

DOORS

Siemens NX

Job description

RELOCATION ASSISTANCE: Relocation assistance may be available CLEARANCE REQUIRED FOR START: Yes 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 Principal or Sr. Principal Interface Systems Engineer to join our team. This position will be located at Roy, UT to support the Sentinel (GBSD) program in the Strategic Deterrent Systems (SDS) Division. Northrop Grumman supports the Air Force’s sustainment, development, production and deployment of hardware and system modifications for Intercontinental Ballistic Missile (ICBM) Ground and Airborne Launch Control Systems, Launch Facilities and associated infrastructure. This position may be filled at a higher level based on qualifications below.

Roles and Responsibilities

• Work in a Model Based Systems Engineering (MBSE) environment.
• Responsible for leading and/or supporting the development of at least the following key interface artifacts: Interface Control Documents (ICDs) Interface Requirements & Verification Plans Interface Logical and Physical Architecture Interface Nx CAD Models Interface Mentor Capital Wiring Diagrams
• Demonstrate technical skills, organization, be an effective communicator, and problem solver who is able to develop and maintain good working relationships with internal and external stakeholders.
• Demonstrate a commitment to ethics and integrity, and the capability to innovate.
• Operate in a team environment and collaborate across the program as required to accomplish assigned and team taskings.

Basic Qualifications

• Requires a bachelor’s degree in a Science, Technology, Engineering or Mathematics (STEM) discipline from an accredited university with 5 years of related experience; or a master’s degree with 3 years of related experience (Sr. Principal level requires 8 years with a bachelor's; or 6 years with a master's)
• Must be a US Citizen with an active U.S. Government Secret Security Clearance, at time of application, current and within scope, with an investigation date within the last 6 years
• Must have the ability to obtain and maintain Special Access Program (SAP) approval within a reasonable period of time, as determined by the company to meet its business needs
• Must have Mk21/Mk21A interface management experience

Preferred Qualifications

• 3+ years experience with technical review boards.
• 3+ years experience working with interfaces
• 3+ years experience leading/supporting trade studies or tiger teams
• 3+ years experience with Atlassian tools (Jira and Confluence) or similar
• 3+ years experience working with Cameo or similar tools
• 3+ years experience working with DOORS or similar tools
• 3+ years experience working with Siemens Nx or similar tools
• 3+ years experience working with USG stakeholders Aerospace/Defense Industry experience
• Hard working, motivated, and independent worker
• Excellent communication skills and people skills
• Excellent critical thinking and personal organizational skills

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 9/80. The 9/80 schedule allows employees who work a nine-hour day Monday through Thursday to take every other Friday off. This role may offer a competitive relocation assistance package.

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

Secondary Level Salary Range: $122,800.00 - $184,200.00

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.

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

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