Sentinel - Sr. Staff Systems Engineer Strategy Lead - 20621

0090 CORP-Corporate Office; United States; On-site; USD 167,000 - 250,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Dental & Vision coverage

401k

Educational Assistance

Life Insurance

Employee Assistance Programs & Work/Li

Job summary

Northrop Grumman seeks a Sr. Staff Systems Engineering Strategy Lead for the Sentinel Ground Systems in Roy, UT. You will lead a small team to translate strategic goals into actionable roadmaps and ensure an integrated technical strategy across the program.

You will mentor engineers, drive SEI councils, and oversee artifacts like SEMP and program plans, enabling disciplined execution and informed decisions.

Qualifications

• Must have active DoD Secret clearance.
• Experience leading strategic systems engineering initiatives.
• Experience developing or governing SE artifacts (SEMP, program plans).
• Strong executive-level communication to senior leadership.

Responsibilities

• Lead strategic systems engineering engagements to shape goals into roadmaps.
• Drive cross-BU alignment and SE governance forums.
• Oversee development of high-level technical artifacts and indicators.
• Provide technical leadership and mentoring to engineers.

Skills

Executive communication

Systems engineering leadership

Strategic roadmapping

Cross-BU alignment

Mentoring engineers

Education

Bachelor's in Science

Master's degree

PhD

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 Sr. Staff Systems Engineering Strategy Lead to join the Sentinel Systems Engineering Ground Systems team located in Roy, UT. Northrop Grumman supports the Air Force’s sustainment, development, production and deployment of hardware and system modifications for Intercontinental Ballistic Missile (ICBM) Ground and Airborne Launch Control Systems, Launch Facilities, and associated infrastructure. The qualified candidate will join the Systems Engineering Strategy and Technical Assessment (SESTA) team as the Systems Engineering Strategy Lead, where they will lead a small team of engineers to facilitate and execute the systems engineering strategic vision for the Sentinel program. What you will get to do: Lead strategic systems engineering engagements with SE and technical leadership to shape high level strategic goals into actionable technical roadmaps and execution plans and ensure a comprehensive, integrated technical strategy for the Sentinel program. Drive identification and definition of high-priority topics requiring cross BU engagement, ensuring strategic alignment through SE&I Councils and the Systems Engineering Working Group (SEWG). Oversee the development and maintenance of high level technical artifacts such as the SEMP, program plans, and program leading indicators to support disciplined execution and informed decision making. Provide technical leadership, direction, and mentoring to engineers in the application of systems engineering principles, tools, and techniques to achieve practical program outcomes.

Basic Qualifications

• 14 Years with Bachelors in Science; 12 Years with Masters; 10 Years with PhD.
• Minimum 14 years of relevant experience with Bachelor of Science; 12 years with Masters; 10 years with PhD
• Must have an active U.S. Government DoD Secret security clearance at time of application, current and within scope, with an 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.
• Experience leading strategic systems engineering initiatives (e.g., SE&I councils, technical road‑mapping, cross Business Unit alignment efforts, or program level SE working groups).
• Experience developing, owning, or governing key systems engineering artifacts such as SEMP, program plans, and technical/leading indicators.
• Strong executive level communication experience, with an emphasis on exceptional written communication and the ability to clearly articulate complex technical and strategic concepts to senior leadership.

Preferred Qualifications

• Active SAP Clearance
• Advanced degree in Systems Engineering, Aerospace Engineering, or related STEM discipline
• Experience driving systems engineering strategy on large DoD programs, preferably Sentinel
• Demonstrated leadership in cross BU or cross organizational forums (e.g., SE&I Councils, SE working groups, technical steering committees) to achieve strategic alignment
• Experience defining and managing program level systems engineering leading indicators and using them to inform technical risk, execution health, and decision making
• Proven track record developing and maintaining key SE governance documents (e.g., SEMP, technical roadmaps, SE execution plans) at the program level
• Experience mentoring and developing senior systems engineers, particularly in strategic thinking, technical planning, and stakeholder engagement
• Ability to influence technical direction and strategy without direct authority through data driven recommendations, facilitation, and consensus building

As a full‑time employee of Northrop Grumman, you are eligible for our robust 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

This position’s standard work schedule is 9/80. The 9/80 schedule allows employees who work a nine‑hour day Monday through Thursday to take every other Friday off. This position may offer relocation assistance.

Primary Level Salary Range: $166,500.00 - $249,700.00. 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.