Sentinel - Principal / Sr. Principal Systems Engineer (GN&C)

Northrop Grumman; Manhattan Beach (CA); On-site; USD 98,000 - 184,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Relocation assistance

9/80 work schedule

Paid time off

Job summary

Northrop Grumman Defense Systems seeks a Principal or Sr. Principal Systems Engineer to support the GN&C team on the Sentinel program. The role is located in Roy, UT or Manhattan Beach, CA, with a Secret clearance and DoD SAP eligibility.

You will develop and manage system artifacts, coordinate with design teams, and drive documentation through Cameo and DOORS, contributing to first flight design reviews, critical design reviews, and system qualification efforts.

Qualifications

• Experience across the systems engineering lifecycle, including requirements development and decomposition.
• Experience with requirements management tools (e.g., DOORS, or similar).
• Experience delivering technical presentations to customers or leadership.

Responsibilities

• Embed in GN&C department and program integrated product teams to provide Systems Engineering support for GN&C subsystem.
• Produce system engineering artifacts for design reviews and system qualification/verification.
• Coordinate with higher level system engineers and design engineering to baseline documentation and manage configuration.

Skills

Systems engineering

Requirements management

Technical presentations

Project leadership

Communication

Education

Bachelor's degree in STEM

Master's degree in STEM

PhD in STEM

Tools

DOORS

Jira

Confluence

Cameo Enterprise Architecture

MagicDraw

Job description

RELOCATION ASSISTANCE: Relocation assistance may be availableCLEARANCE REQUIRED FOR START: YesCLEARANCE TYPE: SecretTRAVEL: Yes, 10% of the TimeDescriptionAt 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 (T-03) / Sr. Principal Systems Engineer (T-04), supporting the Guidance, Navigation & Control (GN&C) team. This position is located in Roy, Utah or Manhattan Beach, California, and supports the Sentinel program.What You’ll Get to Do:The selected candidate will be embedded in the GN&C department and program integrated product teams, providing Systems Engineering support for the Guidance, Navigation, and Control Subsystem, to ensure sound engineering procedures and products; including, but not limited to, requirements, interfaces, architecture, and mechanical/electrical design integration.Candidate will report to the GN&C Systems Engineering Lead and is responsible for building system engineering artifacts needed for GN&C System First Flight Design Review, Critical Design Review, Functional Configuration Audit, and System Qualification/Verification ReviewThe role entails coordination with higher level system engineers and design engineering to produce the needed documentation and set baseline system documentation in Cameo and DOORs and push artifacts through engineering approval and configuration managementAdditional opportunities allow for communication with the customer and subcontractors to align requirements to the contract constraints and subcontracts to requirementsBasic Qualifications:This requisition may be filled at either the Principal Systems Engineer level (T-03) or Sr Principal Systems Engineer level (T-04).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 yearsMust 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 needMust have experience across the systems engineering lifecycle, including Requirements development and decomposition, Requirements management and traceability, Verification & validation planning and executionMust have experience with requirements management tools (e.g., DOORS, or similar)Must have experience preparing and delivering technical presentations to customers or leadershipSystems Engineer (T03 Level):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, or 1 year with a PhD.Principal Systems Engineer (T04 Level):Bachelor's degree in a Science, Technology, Engineering or Mathematics (STEM) discipline from an accredited university and 8 years of experience with bachelor’s degree, 6 years of experience with master's degree, or 4 years with a PhD.Preferred Qualifications:Experience with one or more of the following disciplines: Guidance, Navigation, & Control, Electrical Engineering, Software Development, Hardware-Software InterfacesA general understanding of Engineering Board ProcessesExperience leading projects/assignmentsExperience with Atlassian tools (Jira and Confluence) or similarExperience with Critical Design Review planning and/or executionExperience working with suppliers/subcontractors including reviewing SOWs and other contractual documentsStrong experience reviewing specifications, requirements, and interface documentsUnderstanding of the Systems Engineering V-ModelExperience with aerospace developmentExperience with systems product developmentExperience modeling with Cameo Enterprise Architecture, MagicDraw (No Magic, Inc.) or other architecture modeling toolsExperience in documenting Interface Control Documents, Interface Requirement Specifications, and Interface Description DocumentsExperience in DoD development environmentExperience with ICBM weapon system sustainment engineering and integrationExperience with complex system development on large programsActive DoD Top Secret Clearance or ability to obtainActive SAP Clearance or ability to obtainPosition BenefitsAs a full-time employee of Northrop Grumman, you are eligible for our robust benefits package including:Medical, Dental & Vision coverage401kEducational AssistanceLife InsuranceEmployee Assistance Programs & Work/Life SolutionsPaid Time OffHealth & Wellness ResourcesEmployee Discountshttps://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.#SentinelsystemsPrimary Level Salary Range: $98,400.00 - $147,600.00Secondary Level Salary Range: $122,800.00 - $184,200.00The 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.