Sentinel - Principal / Sr Principal Systems Test Engineer - 18355*

0090 CORP-Corporate Office; Utah; On-site; USD 89,400 - 134,200; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Dental & Vision coverage

401(k) and educational assistance

Life Insurance

Employee Assistance Programs

Paid Time Off

Job summary

0090 CORP-Corporate Office is looking for a Principal Systems Test Engineer to join their team in Utah. The role involves maintaining the smooth operation of multi-user computer systems and integrating various devices into network architecture.

Ideal candidates will have a relevant degree and extensive experience in lab environments, COTS/GOTS systems integration, and network administration. The position offers competitive compensation with various employee benefits.

Qualifications

• Must have active U.S. Government DoD Secret security clearance.
• 3+ years experience with lab environments and processes.
• 3+ years experience integrating COTS, GOTS, and custom software.
• 3+ years experience leading hardware/software product integration.

Responsibilities

• Maintain operation of multi-user computer systems.
• Implement system enhancements for performance and reliability.
• Integrate IP-based devices into network architecture.
• Execute root-cause analysis for network and system issues.

Skills

Lab environments management

COTS/GOTS integration

Cisco/Juniper network administration

Scripting (Python, PowerShell)

Education

Bachelors in Science

Masters in Science

Ph.D.

Tools

vSphere

VMware Cloud Foundation

Job description

Relocation Assistance: Relocation assistance may be available.

Security Clearance: Clearance required. Secret clearance at start required.

Travel: Yes, 10% of the time.

Northrop Grumman Defense Systems is seeking a Principal Systems Test Engineer / Sr. Principal Systems Test Engineer to support the Sentinel Program in Roy, UT.

Responsibilities

• Maintain smooth operation of multi‑user computer systems, coordinating with network, software, and system engineers, project managers, end users, and IT management.
• Recommend and implement system enhancements that improve performance and reliability, including installing, upgrading/patching, monitoring, problem resolution, and configuration management.
• Integrate IP‑based devices into network architecture and support configuration and troubleshooting of devices and network.
• Work within and across teams to support and coordinate daily integration activities.
• Execute root‑cause analysis to troubleshoot and resolve complex network and system issues.
• Coordinate integrated testing activities.
• Oversee test activities in support of requirement verification and validation.

Basic Qualifications

• Must have an active U.S. Government DoD Secret security clearance at time of application, current and within scope, and the ability to obtain and maintain Special Access Program (SAP) approval.
• 3+ years experience working with lab environments and processes (Foreign Object Elimination, Electro‑Static Discharge, Configuration Management).
• 3+ years experience integrating COTS, GOTS, and custom software in a security‑constrained environment.
• 3+ years experience leading, planning, and executing hardware/software product integration, documenting discrepancies, and analyzing mission performance.
• 3+ years engineering or administration experience for Cisco/Juniper networks, RHEL, or Windows OS.
• Educational levels:
  • Bachelors in Science with 5 years experience, Masters with 3 years, or Ph.D. with 1 year (Principal Engineer).
  • Bachelors of Science with 8 years experience, Masters with 6 years, or Ph.D. with 4 years (Senior); an additional 4 years can be considered in lieu of a degree.

Preferred Qualifications

• Ability to troubleshoot systems using built‑in OS functionality and logs; perform OS tuning, networking, user management, security hardening, log review, and system backups.
• Experience with scripting, particularly shell scripting (SH, CSH variants, Python, or PowerShell).
• Experience administering and operating lab or test environments; system performance analysis.
• Experience with vSphere and/or VMware Cloud Foundation.
• Experience with operation, development, or testing of RTOSs.

Benefits

• Medical, Dental & Vision coverage.
• 401(k) and educational assistance.
• Life Insurance.
• Employee Assistance Programs & Work/Life Solutions.
• Paid Time Off.
• Health & Wellness Resources.
• Employee Discounts.

Compensation

Primary Level Salary Range: $89,400.00 – $134,200.00. Secondary Level Salary Range: $111,700.00 – $167,500.00.

Compensation may include overtime, shift differential, and discretionary bonuses. Annual bonuses reward individual contributions and company results.

Employment Information

Standard work schedule: 9/80 (nine‑hour days Monday‑Thursday, every other Friday off). U.S. Citizenship is required for all positions with a government clearance.

Equal Opportunity Employment

Northrop Grumman is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We make 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.