Sentinel - Sr Principal Systems Engineer (SS&Log) 14931
Job Description
Northrop Grumman Defense Systems is seeking to hire a Sr. Principal Systems Engineer to join its team of diverse and qualified individuals. This position will be located in Roy, UT and will support the Sentinel (GBSD) program in the Strategic Deterrent Systems (SDS) division. 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'll Get To Do
Roles and Responsibilities includes but not limited to:
• Work on various systems engineering projects for Support Equipment items along the development process, including OPSCON definition, architecture, requirements development, interfaces, and/or verification planning/execution
• Work with Design, Integrated Logistics Support, Specialty Engineering, and project management in development of Support Equipment for mission operational system on the Sentinel program to apply concepts and practices to Support Equipment
• Generate OPSCON documentation to identify and understand the activities and support equipment required to maintain the prime mission equipment within the weapon system
• Perform System Architecture modeling activities (Internal Block Diagram, Block Definition Diagram, maintain branch integrity, perform model merge integration) using Cameo software
• Develop requirement specifications for various Support Equipment from the backlog of over 200+ items
• Develop and mature interface products (Interface Requirements Specification, Interface Design Description, Interface Control Model)
• Perform verification planning and execution for a successful program System Qualification and Verification Review (SQVR)/Functional Configuration Audit (FCA)
• Build allocated baseline artifacts for System Readiness Reviews (SRRs), internal Design Reviews (iDRs), and Critical Design Reviews (CDRs)
Basic Qualifications
• Requires a Bachelor's degree in Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics (STEM) with 8 years of relevant experience; Master's degree with 6 years; or a PhD with 4 years
• Must be a US Citizen with an active U.S. Government DoD Secret security clearance at time of application with an investigation completed within the last 6 years
• Must have the 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 needs
• Requires experience applying Model-Based Systems Engineering concepts
• Requires 3 years' experience using existing program MBSE tools (Cameo/DOORS)
• Requires 3 years' experience in testing and requirement verification
• Experience applying new advanced learning technologies, methods, processes and tools
Preferred Qualifications:
• Experience with support equipment development and fielding
• Experience with Training Device development and fielding
• Extensive experience with DOORS and Cameo
• Developing Interface Control Models (ICMs)
• Strong work ethic and the ability to work self-sufficiently
• Excellent decision making and communication (written and oral) skills
• Experience with leading a team of diverse, technical backgrounds
Position Benefits
As a full-time employee of Northrop Grumman Defense Systems, 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
[https://www.northropgrumman.com/who-we-are/total-rewards-benefits/](https://www.northropgrumman.com/who-we-are/total-rewards-benefits/)
This position's standard work schedule is a 9/80. The 9/80 schedule allows employees who work a nine-hour day Monday through Thursday to take every other Friday off. This role may offer a competitive relocation assistance package.
#SentinelSystems
Salary Range: $118,600.00 - $178,000.00The 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 Sr. Principal Systems Engineer to join its team of diverse and qualified individuals. This position will be located in Roy, UT and will support the Sentinel (GBSD) program in the Strategic Deterrent Systems (SDS) division. 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'll Get To Do
Roles and Responsibilities includes but not limited to:
• Work on various systems engineering projects for Support Equipment items along the development process, including OPSCON definition, architecture, requirements development, interfaces, and/or verification planning/execution
• Work with Design, Integrated Logistics Support, Specialty Engineering, and project management in development of Support Equipment for mission operational system on the Sentinel program to apply concepts and practices to Support Equipment
• Generate OPSCON documentation to identify and understand the activities and support equipment required to maintain the prime mission equipment within the weapon system
• Perform System Architecture modeling activities (Internal Block Diagram, Block Definition Diagram, maintain branch integrity, perform model merge integration) using Cameo software
• Develop requirement specifications for various Support Equipment from the backlog of over 200+ items
• Develop and mature interface products (Interface Requirements Specification, Interface Design Description, Interface Control Model)
• Perform verification planning and execution for a successful program System Qualification and Verification Review (SQVR)/Functional Configuration Audit (FCA)
• Build allocated baseline artifacts for System Readiness Reviews (SRRs), internal Design Reviews (iDRs), and Critical Design Reviews (CDRs)
Basic Qualifications
• Requires a Bachelor's degree in Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics (STEM) with 8 years of relevant experience; Master's degree with 6 years; or a PhD with 4 years
• Must be a US Citizen with an active U.S. Government DoD Secret security clearance at time of application with an investigation completed within the last 6 years
• Must have the 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 needs
• Requires experience applying Model-Based Systems Engineering concepts
• Requires 3 years' experience using existing program MBSE tools (Cameo/DOORS)
• Requires 3 years' experience in testing and requirement verification
• Experience applying new advanced learning technologies, methods, processes and tools
Preferred Qualifications:
• Experience with support equipment development and fielding
• Experience with Training Device development and fielding
• Extensive experience with DOORS and Cameo
• Developing Interface Control Models (ICMs)
• Strong work ethic and the ability to work self-sufficiently
• Excellent decision making and communication (written and oral) skills
• Experience with leading a team of diverse, technical backgrounds
Position Benefits
As a full-time employee of Northrop Grumman Defense Systems, 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
[https://www.northropgrumman.com/who-we-are/total-rewards-benefits/](https://www.northropgrumman.com/who-we-are/total-rewards-benefits/)
This position's standard work schedule is a 9/80. The 9/80 schedule allows employees who work a nine-hour day Monday through Thursday to take every other Friday off. This role may offer a competitive relocation assistance package.
#SentinelSystems
Salary Range: $118,600.00 - $178,000.00The 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.
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