Sentinel - Thread Support Staff Systems Engineer - 18056*

Northrop Grumman; Roy (UT); On-site; USD 152,900 - 229,300; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Dental & Vision coverage

401k

Educational Assistance

Paid Time Off

Employee Discounts

Job summary

Northrop Grumman in Roy, UT, is seeking a Thread Support Staff (level 5) Systems Engineer to join the Sentinel Systems Engineering team. This high-visibility position supports the On-Target Effectiveness System Capability Thread for the Sentinel ICBM program, focusing on the development and deployment of launch-control systems.

The candidate will act as a technical lead, ensuring the integration of various systems, developing architecture concepts, and mentoring junior staff. A competitive salary along with comprehensive benefits will be offered.

Qualifications

• 12 years of experience for Bachelor’s degree; 10 years for Master’s; 8 years for PhD.
• Must be a US Citizen with DoD Secret Clearance.
• Experience with ICBM programs or complex aerospace systems.

Responsibilities

• Serve as subject-matter expert for the OTE thread.
• Lead projects assigned to the thread.
• Monitor and manage all engineering products and deliverables.

Skills

Systems Engineering

ICBM programs

Team Leadership

Documentation

Model-Based Systems Engineering

Communication Skills

Education

Bachelor’s degree in STEM

Master’s degree in STEM

PhD in STEM

Tools

MBSE tools

Job description

RELOCATION ASSISTANCE: Relocation assistance may be available
CLEARANCE REQUIRED FOR START: Yes
CLEARANCE TYPE: Secret
TRAVEL: Yes, 10% of the Time

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.

Thread Support Staff (level 5) Systems Engineer (TSSSE)

Northrop Grumman Defense Systems is seeking a Thread Support Staff (level 5) Systems Engineer (TSSSE) to join the Sentinel Systems Engineering team located in Roy, UT. The TSSSE will support the On-Target Effectiveness (OTE) System Capability Thread for the Sentinel Intercontinental Ballistic Missile (ICBM) program. This senior‑engineer position is highly visible and will work directly with the Air Force on the development, production, and deployment of Sentinel ground‑ and airborne launch‑control systems, launch facilities, launch control centers, and associated infrastructure. The incumbent will hold delegated authority for the On‑Target Effectiveness thread.

What You Will Get To Do

The OTE thread focuses on the system‑level range, payload, and accuracy capabilities of the Sentinel system. The role offers a clear path to senior technical leadership.

Key Responsibilities Include

• Serve as a subject‑matter expert and technical lead for the OTE thread, possessing end‑to‑end knowledge of the Sentinel program.
• Execute special projects as required for assigned threads.
• Act as the primary delegate of authority for the thread, overseeing all related systems‑engineering products and deliverables, including:
• Partner with program SEIT leadership and the Office of Chief Engineering (OCE) to develop a high‑quality technical baseline.
• Brief program leadership, customers, and stakeholders at program and technical reviews.
• Establish and facilitate working‑group/coordination sessions to ensure horizontal and vertical thread integration.
• Build and maintain strong relationships across the program, customer, and stakeholder communities.
• Mentor junior staff through formal and informal knowledge‑transfer activities.
• Define and allocate requirements down to the lowest component level.
• Produce architecture and interface definitions.
• Develop functional flows and CONOPS scenarios.
• Allocate performance budgets, conduct analysis, and manage margins.
• Conduct trade studies.
• Plan verification activities, coordinating required and expected verification products to the appropriate level of detail.
• Execute verification and validation, author requirement‑verification reports, and coordinate with customers.
• Ensure solution‑definition and design artifacts deliver a compliant realization of the thread capability.
• Develop integration‑test plans and procedures.
• Identify risks and opportunities and create execution plans to address them.
• Report and manage Technical Performance Measures (TPMs).

Basic Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics) with 12 years of experience; or master’s degree with 10 years of experience; or PhD with 8 years of experience
• 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 years.
• Must have the ability to obtain and maintain Top Secret Clearance and Special Access Program (SAP) approval within a reasonable period, as determined by the company to meet its business needs.
• 4 years of experience with ICBM programs (MMIII or Sentinel) or complex aerospace/defense systems.
• 3 years of experience leading teams in a collaborative environment.
• 2 years of experience creating, updating, and maintaining system‑performance documentation.

Preferred Qualifications

• Active U.S. Department of Defense Top Secret clearance (or the ability to obtain it) with SAP approval capability.
• Experience on large‑scale, complex system development across multiple program phases: preliminary design, detailed design, integration & test, verification & sell‑off, and transition to production.
• Proficiency with Model‑Based Systems Engineering (MBSE) tools, practices, and methods.
• Broad knowledge of complex engineering systems, including standards, configuration management, material review boards, process control, tooling, facilities, and software.
• Outstanding oral and written communication skills, demonstrated through high‑value customer presentations and the ability to juggle multiple projects with competing priorities.

Benefits

• 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.

Primary Level Salary Range: $152,900.00 - $229,300.00

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.