Sentinel - Principal / Sr Principal Systems Engineer - 4044-1

0090 CORP-Corporate Office; United States; On-site; USD 95,000 - 178,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Dental & Vision coverage

401k

Educational Assistance

Life Insurance

Employee Assistance Programs & Work/Li

Paid Time Off

Health & Wellness Resources

Employee Discounts

Job summary

Northrop Grumman Defense Systems is seeking a Principal Systems Engineer / Sr Principal Systems Engineer for the Sentinel program in Roy, UT. The role requires a US citizen with a Secret clearance and MBSE experience, plus the ability to coordinate with design, test and other teams.

A 9/80 schedule and relocation assistance are available. The position offers competitive salary ranges, benefits and opportunities to contribute to cutting‑edge defense systems while engaging with cross‑functional

Qualifications

• Must be a US citizen with an active DoD Secret Clearance, current and within scope, with an investigation date within the last 6 years
• 1+ years of MBSE (Model-Based Systems Engineering) principles
• Experience using Agile workflow tools, such as JIRA and Confluence
• Experience leading projects or assignments

Responsibilities

• Perform technical planning, develop and decompose system requirements, verify requirements, and support technical reviews of engineering documentation
• Facilitate stakeholder and peer reviews of the technical content for the Launch Support System (LSS)
• Develop and release requirements in DOORS, create MBSE models in Cameo, coordinate with design, test, and other teams

Skills

MBSE principles

Agile tools (JIRA/Confluence)

Communication

Team collaboration

Education

STEM degree (Bachelor or higher)

Tools

Cameo

DOORS

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 Systems Engineer / Sr Principal Systems Engineer. This position is located in Roy, UT and supports the Sentinel program. This role may offer a competitive relocation assistance package.

What You’ll Get To Do:

The selected candidate will perform technical planning, develop and decompose system requirements, verify requirements, and support technical reviews of engineering documentation. Facilitate stakeholder and peer reviews of the technical content for the Launch Support System (LSS). The candidate’s responsibilities include developing and releasing requirements in DOORS, creating MBSE models in Cameo, and coordinating with design, test, and other teams. The selected candidate must demonstrate technical skills, strong organizational abilities, effective communication, and problem‑solving skills, while maintaining strong working relationships with internal and external stakeholders. The candidate must exhibit a commitment to ethics and integrity, as well as a capacity for innovation. They must be able to operate effectively in a team environment and collaborate across the program to accomplish assigned tasks.

Basic Qualifications:

This requisition may be filled at either the Principal Systems Engineer level (T-03) or Sr. Principal Systems Engineer level (T-04). Principal Systems Engineer: Bachelor's degree in a Science, Technology, Engineering or Mathematics (STEM) discipline from an accredited university and 5 years of experience with Bachelor's degree, 3 years of experience with Master's degree, 1 year with a PhD 3+ years of experience with Systems Engineering principles 3+ years of experience with Requirements Development Sr. Principal Systems Engineer: 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 4+ years of experience with Systems Engineering principles 4+ years of experience with Requirements Development

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 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 need
• 1+ years of experience with MBSE (Model-Based Systems Engineering) principles
• Experience using Agile workflow tools, such as JIRA and Confluence

Preferred Qualifications:

• A general understanding of Engineering Board Processes
• Experience leading projects or assignments
• Experience using Cameo or similar engineering modeling tools
• Experience using DOORS or similar requirements management tools

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
• 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.

This role may offer a competitive relocation assistance package.

Primary Level Salary Range: $95,300.00 - $142,900.00

Secondary Level 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.

We are a pioneering company. With careers across all areas: air, cyber, land, sea and space – our 90,000 employees work as one to defend and define the future. Northrop Grumman careers and internships are as varied as your interests, with a lifetime of potential that will give you every opportunity to do your best work. Working together with people from many backgrounds, personal passions and disciplines, we share a drive to push the boundaries of science, technology and engineering to meet the ever evolving needs of our customers worldwide.