Sentinel Sr. Principal Systems Engineer (Spec Eng) - *15027

Northrop Grumman Corporation; Colorado Springs (CO); On-site; USD 118,000 - 178,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading defense systems company is seeking a Sr. Principal Systems Engineer to support the Sentinel program in Colorado Springs. The role involves systems engineering activities, including requirements definition, verification, and collaboration with technical teams. Competitive benefits and relocation assistance may be available.

Benefits

Medical, Dental & Vision coverage

401k

Educational Assistance

Life Insurance

Employee Assistance Programs

Paid Time Off

Health & Wellness Resources

Employee Discounts

Qualifications

• 8 years of experience with Bachelor's, 6 years with Master's, or 4 years with PhD.
• Must have an Active DoD Secret Clearance.

Responsibilities

• Collaborate with program IPT counterparts to develop systems engineering artifacts.
• Develop and incorporate requirements for the system.

Skills

C/C++

Java

Communication

Education

Bachelor's degree in a STEM discipline

Job description

RELOCATION ASSISTANCE: Relocation assistance may be available

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.

Position Overview

Northrop Grumman Defense Systems is seeking a Sr. Principal Systems Engineer. This position is located in Colorado Springs, CO and Roy, UT and supports the Sentinel program. This role may offer a competitive relocation assistance package.

What You’ll Get To Do

The Sentinel program offers an exciting opportunity for a Systems Engineer to join the team supporting activities including use case development, requirements definition / allocation, functional decomposition, interface definition, verification & validation, and requirements traceability.

Specific duties include, but are not limited to:

1. Collaborate with program IPT counterparts to develop supporting systems engineering and design artifacts.
2. Work with technical teams and stakeholders to develop and mature architecture content of large programs design.
3. Help develop and incorporate the appropriate requirements for the system and ensure proper representation in the model.
4. Contribute to system requirements development, management, and analysis.
5. Develop unifying model techniques, procedures, and processes (for model development, tool integration, and team integration).
6. Experience in generation or review of design artifacts to support System Safety analyses for weapon system safety and support flight test and flight worthiness of complex systems.

Position Benefits

As a full-time employee, you are eligible for our benefits package including:

• Medical, Dental & Vision coverage
• 401k
• Educational Assistance
• Life Insurance
• Employee Assistance Programs & Work/Life Solutions
• Paid Time Off
• Health & Wellness Resources
• Employee Discounts

The standard work schedule is a 9/80, allowing employees to take every other Friday off. This role may offer a competitive relocation assistance package.

Job Qualifications

You’ll Bring These Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree in a STEM discipline from an accredited university and 8 years of experience with Bachelor's, 6 years with Master's, or 4 years with PhD.
• Must be a US Citizen with an Active DoD Secret Clearance within the last 6 years.
• Ability to be successfully screened for Enhanced Security Clearances.
• 5 years' experience with C/C++, Java, object-oriented design, or similar.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills in English are desired.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience with MIL-STD-882E or similar processes for hardware/software design development.
• Experience in Engineering and Manufacturing Development phases.
• Software development or coding experience.
• Experience with DO-178 for design development.
• Experience developing in an Agile environment.
• Model-Based Systems Engineering experience.
• Experience developing missile flight systems software.
• Certifications such as ASP / CSP.
• Weapon System experience (e.g., Minuteman III).

Salary Range: $118,600.00 - $178,000.00. Compensation factors include scope, responsibilities, experience, education, skills, and market conditions. Benefits include health insurance, life/disability insurance, savings plan, paid holidays, and PTO. The application period is approximately 20 days, subject to change.

Northrop Grumman is an Equal Opportunity Employer. U.S. Citizenship is required for positions with a government clearance.