Sentinel Principal Systems Engineer - 19029

Northrop Grumman; United States; On-site; USD 130,000 - 180,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Relocation assistance

Job summary

Northrop Grumman Space Systems in Roy, Utah is seeking a Principal Systems Engineer to lead the design, development, and demonstration of hypersonic re-entry vehicles and advanced payloads. You will act as Responsible Engineer for hardware and software items and collaborate across vendors and internal teams to meet mission requirements.

The role requires a TS clearance, experience with MBSE tools, and a track record of managing complex system models, verification plans, and ICDs for hardware and

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Systems, Software, or related STEM with 5 years experience; or 3 years with MS; or 1 year with STEM PhD.
• US Citizen with a current/active US Government Top Secret clearance renewed or initiated within the last 6 years.
• Must currently have SAP or must be able to obtain and maintain SAP.
• 3+ years experience to include full lifecycle work with SysML MBSE tools and system models.
• 3+ years in writing, managing, and tracing complex requirements (DOORS, Jama, Polarion) and defining verification plans.
• Strong written and verbal communication; ability to present to senior leadership and customers.

Responsibilities

• Serve as the Responsible Engineer for hardware and software items procured from vendors or internal work orders.
• Interpret technical data to assess applicability to the program's requirements.
• Partner with vendors to resolve technical challenges while protecting cost, schedule, and performance targets.
• Review and approve deliverables from the subcontract data requirements list.
• Assist in managing subcontractor statements of work and performance (travel may be required).
• Maintain configuration control and ensure items meet engineering standards (CMMI, MILSTD498).
• Provide regular status reports and risk updates to the Talon program leadership.
• Participate in cross functional reviews and support source selection activities.
• Document decisions, nonconformances, and corrective actions in CM tools.

Skills

SysML MBSE

Requirements tracing

Technical writing

Communication

V&V planning

Python / MATLAB

Education

Bachelor's degree in Systems/Software/ STEM

Master's degree in STEM

PhD in STEM

Tools

IBM Rhapsody

Cameo

DOORS

Jama

Polarion

Job description

RELOCATION ASSISTANCE: Relocation assistance may be available

CLEARANCE REQUIRED FOR START: Yes

CLEARANCE TYPE: Secret

TRAVEL: Yes, 25% 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.

The Flight Systems Futures Operating Unit within Strategic Deterrent Systems is seeking highly motivated Principal Systems Engineer to join the team in Roy, UT at the forefront of next-generation hypersonic capabilities. Our team focuses on the design, development, and demonstration of hypersonic re-entry vehicles and advanced payloads, with an emphasis on rapid development and prototyping aligned to specific customer missions. We operate in a fast-paced, mission-driven environment where innovative concepts are matured quickly into credible, testable solutions that address our nation's most demanding strategic deterrence needs.

What you will get to do:

• Serve as the Responsible Engineer for hardware and software items procured from external vendors or through internal work orders.
• Interpret technical data (drawings, datasheets, test reports) to assess applicability to the program's requirement set.
• Partner with vendors to resolve technical challenges while protecting cost, schedule, and performance targets.
• Review and approve deliverables from the subcontract data requirements list
• Assist in managing subcontractor statement of works and subcontractor performance (may require travel to vendor location)
• Maintain configuration control and ensure all delivered items meet applicable Northrop Grumman engineering standards (CMMI, MILSTD498, etc.).
• Provide regular status reports and risk updates to the Talon program leadership.
• Participate in cross functional reviews (design, trade, verification) and support source selection activities as needed.
• Document decisions, nonconformances, and corrective actions in the program's requirements traceability and configuration management tools.

Basic Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree in Systems, Software, or related STEM degree field with 5 years of experience; or 3 years experience with a Master's (MS) degree; or 1 year experience with a STEM PhD
• Must be a US Citizen with a current/active US Government Top Secret clearance renewed or initiated within the last 6 years.
• Must currently have SAP or must be able to obtain and maintain SAP
• 3+ years experience to include full lifecycle work (concept, development, verification, sustainment), SysML based MBSE tools (IBM Rhapsody, Cameo, SysML v2) and the ability to develop and maintain system models.
• 3+ experience in writing, managing, and tracing complex requirements (e.g., using DOORS, Jama, or Polarion), defining verification plans, test procedures, executing system level verification activities, and creating and governing ICDs for hardware, software, and external system interfaces.
• Strong written and verbal communication; ability to produce clear technical documentation and present to senior leadership and customers.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Hands on experience conducting lab based hardware demonstrations and integrating system models with test rigs.
• Direct exposure to Nuclear Surety and Nuclear Safety systems (e.g., NQA1, DOE safety standards).
• Familiarity with model based test generation and automated test frameworks.
• Familiarity with Northrop Grumman engineering standards (CMMI, DO178C, MILSTD498, NQA1) and safety critical development practices.
• Basic proficiency in Python or MATLAB for data analysis and test automation (not a primary development role).
• Professional certifications (e.g., INCOSE Certified Systems Engineering Professional, Certified MBSE

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