Sentinel - Systems Engineer / Principal Systems Engineer - 9682-1*
Job Description
Northrop Grumman Defense Systems is seeking to hire a Systems Engineer/Principal Systems Engineer (Level 2 or Level 3) to join its team. This position is in Roy, UT and will support the Sentinel program. 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.
What you will get to do:
The selected candidate will perform technical planning, system requirement development, requirements verification, and support reviews. The candidate responsibilities will include requirements development in DOORS and MBSE development in Cameo in addition to coordination with design, test, and other teams.
The selected candidate will demonstrate technical skills, organization, be an effective communicator, and problem solver who is able to develop and maintain good working relationships with internal and external stakeholders. The candidate will demonstrate a commitment to ethics and integrity, and the capability to innovate. They will have the ability to operate in a team environment and collaborate across the program as required to accomplish tasking.
Knowledge, Skills and Ability General frequent use and application of technical standards, principles, theories, concepts and techniques. Demonstrates the skill and ability to perform moderately complex professional tasks. Problem Solving Provides solutions to a variety of technical problems of increasing scope and complexity as assigned Discretion/Latitude Work is reviewed for soundness of technical judgment, overall adequacy and accuracy. Works under general supervision. Impact Contributes to the completion of milestones associated with specific projects. Failure to achieve results or inadequate work product should be detected by supervisory oversight but may cause delay in program schedules and allocation of additional resources Liaison Primarily internal company contacts. Infrequent inter-organizational and outside customer contacts on routine matters.
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 be hired at the System Engineer or Principal Systems Engineer levels depending upon applicant qualifications.
BASIC QUALIFICATIONS:
• Systems Engineer (level 2): Bachelor's degree in a Science, Technology, Engineering or Mathematics (STEM) discipline from an accredited university and 2 years of experience with bachelor's degree, or 0 years of experience with master's degree
• Must be a US Citizen with an Active DoD Secret Clearance with an investigation date within the last 6 years
• Must be able to be successfully screened for Enhanced Security Clearances, within a reasonable amount of time as determined by the company to meet its business needs
• 2 years of experience with Systems Engineering Principles
• 2 years of experience with Requirements Development
• Demonstrable understanding of MBSE (Model-Based Systems Engineering) Principles
• Demonstrable understanding of the Agile Approach
• Principal Systems Engineer (level 3): Bachelor's degree in a Science, Technology, Engineering or Mathematics (STEM) discipline from an accredited university and 5 years of experience with bachelor's degree, 3 years of experience with master's degree, 1 year of experience with PhD
• Must be a US Citizen with an Active DoD Secret Clearance with an investigation date within the last 6 years
• Must be able to be successfully screened for Enhanced Security Clearances, within a reasonable amount of time as determined by the company to meet its business needs
• 3 years of experience with Systems Engineering Principles
• 3 years of experience with Requirements Development
• Demonstrable understanding of MBSE (Model-Based Systems Engineering) Principles
• Demonstrable understanding of the Agile Approach
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:
• A general understanding of Engineering Board Processes
• Experience leading projects/assignments
• Experience with Atlassian tools (Jira and Confluence) or similar
• Experience working with Cameo or similar tools
• Experience working with DOORS or similar tools
• Experience with MBSE
#SentinelSystems
Primary Level Salary Range: $79,300.00 - $118,900.00Secondary Level Salary Range: $98,400.00 - $147,600.00The 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.
Northrop Grumman Defense Systems is seeking to hire a Systems Engineer/Principal Systems Engineer (Level 2 or Level 3) to join its team. This position is in Roy, UT and will support the Sentinel program. 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.
What you will get to do:
The selected candidate will perform technical planning, system requirement development, requirements verification, and support reviews. The candidate responsibilities will include requirements development in DOORS and MBSE development in Cameo in addition to coordination with design, test, and other teams.
The selected candidate will demonstrate technical skills, organization, be an effective communicator, and problem solver who is able to develop and maintain good working relationships with internal and external stakeholders. The candidate will demonstrate a commitment to ethics and integrity, and the capability to innovate. They will have the ability to operate in a team environment and collaborate across the program as required to accomplish tasking.
Knowledge, Skills and Ability General frequent use and application of technical standards, principles, theories, concepts and techniques. Demonstrates the skill and ability to perform moderately complex professional tasks. Problem Solving Provides solutions to a variety of technical problems of increasing scope and complexity as assigned Discretion/Latitude Work is reviewed for soundness of technical judgment, overall adequacy and accuracy. Works under general supervision. Impact Contributes to the completion of milestones associated with specific projects. Failure to achieve results or inadequate work product should be detected by supervisory oversight but may cause delay in program schedules and allocation of additional resources Liaison Primarily internal company contacts. Infrequent inter-organizational and outside customer contacts on routine matters.
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 be hired at the System Engineer or Principal Systems Engineer levels depending upon applicant qualifications.
BASIC QUALIFICATIONS:
• Systems Engineer (level 2): Bachelor's degree in a Science, Technology, Engineering or Mathematics (STEM) discipline from an accredited university and 2 years of experience with bachelor's degree, or 0 years of experience with master's degree
• Must be a US Citizen with an Active DoD Secret Clearance with an investigation date within the last 6 years
• Must be able to be successfully screened for Enhanced Security Clearances, within a reasonable amount of time as determined by the company to meet its business needs
• 2 years of experience with Systems Engineering Principles
• 2 years of experience with Requirements Development
• Demonstrable understanding of MBSE (Model-Based Systems Engineering) Principles
• Demonstrable understanding of the Agile Approach
• Principal Systems Engineer (level 3): Bachelor's degree in a Science, Technology, Engineering or Mathematics (STEM) discipline from an accredited university and 5 years of experience with bachelor's degree, 3 years of experience with master's degree, 1 year of experience with PhD
• Must be a US Citizen with an Active DoD Secret Clearance with an investigation date within the last 6 years
• Must be able to be successfully screened for Enhanced Security Clearances, within a reasonable amount of time as determined by the company to meet its business needs
• 3 years of experience with Systems Engineering Principles
• 3 years of experience with Requirements Development
• Demonstrable understanding of MBSE (Model-Based Systems Engineering) Principles
• Demonstrable understanding of the Agile Approach
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:
• A general understanding of Engineering Board Processes
• Experience leading projects/assignments
• Experience with Atlassian tools (Jira and Confluence) or similar
• Experience working with Cameo or similar tools
• Experience working with DOORS or similar tools
• Experience with MBSE
#SentinelSystems
Primary Level Salary Range: $79,300.00 - $118,900.00Secondary Level Salary Range: $98,400.00 - $147,600.00The 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.
About Northrop Grumman
Northrop Grumman is a leading global aerospace and defense technology company. Our pioneering solutions equip out customers with the capabilities they need to connect and protect the world and push the boundaries of human exploration across the universe. Driven by a shared purpose to solve our customers’ toughest problems, our nearly 100,000 employees contribute to launching the technology of tomorrow, today.
© 2025 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.
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