Sentinel - Staff Systems Engineer - Modeling Simulation & Analysis (MS&A)
Job Description
Northrop Grumman Defense Systems is seeking a Staff Systems Engineer - Modeling Simulation and Analysis (MS&A). This position is located in Roy, UT and will support the Sentinel program.
This role may offer a competitive relocation assistance package.
What You'll Get to Do
• The selected candidate will support a diverse team of engineers comprising the Systems Engineering Team (SET) Modeling, Simulation, & Analysis (MS&A) team on a variety of projects supporting Sentinel intercontinental ballistic missile (ICBM) weapon system accuracy
• Fill in gaps to support completion of one or more of the following projects: physics-based predictive modeling and simulation of ICBM accuracy performance, maturation of Sentinel accuracy error models, post flight estimation of Sentinel accuracy performance, estimation of accuracy error model parameters using ground and flight test data, validation & verification (V&V) of Sentinel accuracy error models, preparation of Sentinel accuracy reports, and presentations of projects and studies to Northrop Grumman Sentinel leadership and USG customers
• Assist SET MS&A leadership in interfacing with external team partners to ensure that analysis data required for CDRLs is received and provided on time to support execution of the Sentinel Integrated Master Schedule (IMS)
• Assist in developing and tracing requirements for MS&A tools and analyses
• Assist SET MS&A leadership with Earned Value Management (EVM) reporting against the Sentinel IMS
Basic Qualifications
• Bachelor of Science degree in a STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering and Math) discipline and 12 years of experience; 10 years with Master's Degree; 8 years with PhD
• 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 need
• Must be able to support program tasks in a secure lab environment (on site) for a minimum of 90% of their total work time
• Experience with physics-based mathematical modeling and simulation
• Proficiency with scripting (Python, C++/C#, SQL, MATLAB, R or similar) - 3 years of experience
Preferred Qualifications
• Outstanding skills in building rapport and interfacing with external team partners
• Proactive self-starter capable of identifying gaps and problems in/with processes and proposing and implementing solutions
• Experience with complex requirement development and traceability
• Experience with Earned Value Management (EVM) and Integrated Master Schedule (IMS) reporting
• Experience with Northrop Grumman change request (CR) and engineering review board (ERB) processes
• Experience with agile processes and Atlassian tools (i.e., Jira, Confluence)
Position Benefits
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
[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
Primary Level Salary Range: $152,900.00 - $229,300.00The 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 a Staff Systems Engineer - Modeling Simulation and Analysis (MS&A). This position is located in Roy, UT and will support the Sentinel program.
This role may offer a competitive relocation assistance package.
What You'll Get to Do
• The selected candidate will support a diverse team of engineers comprising the Systems Engineering Team (SET) Modeling, Simulation, & Analysis (MS&A) team on a variety of projects supporting Sentinel intercontinental ballistic missile (ICBM) weapon system accuracy
• Fill in gaps to support completion of one or more of the following projects: physics-based predictive modeling and simulation of ICBM accuracy performance, maturation of Sentinel accuracy error models, post flight estimation of Sentinel accuracy performance, estimation of accuracy error model parameters using ground and flight test data, validation & verification (V&V) of Sentinel accuracy error models, preparation of Sentinel accuracy reports, and presentations of projects and studies to Northrop Grumman Sentinel leadership and USG customers
• Assist SET MS&A leadership in interfacing with external team partners to ensure that analysis data required for CDRLs is received and provided on time to support execution of the Sentinel Integrated Master Schedule (IMS)
• Assist in developing and tracing requirements for MS&A tools and analyses
• Assist SET MS&A leadership with Earned Value Management (EVM) reporting against the Sentinel IMS
Basic Qualifications
• Bachelor of Science degree in a STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering and Math) discipline and 12 years of experience; 10 years with Master's Degree; 8 years with PhD
• 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 need
• Must be able to support program tasks in a secure lab environment (on site) for a minimum of 90% of their total work time
• Experience with physics-based mathematical modeling and simulation
• Proficiency with scripting (Python, C++/C#, SQL, MATLAB, R or similar) - 3 years of experience
Preferred Qualifications
• Outstanding skills in building rapport and interfacing with external team partners
• Proactive self-starter capable of identifying gaps and problems in/with processes and proposing and implementing solutions
• Experience with complex requirement development and traceability
• Experience with Earned Value Management (EVM) and Integrated Master Schedule (IMS) reporting
• Experience with Northrop Grumman change request (CR) and engineering review board (ERB) processes
• Experience with agile processes and Atlassian tools (i.e., Jira, Confluence)
Position Benefits
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
[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
Primary Level Salary Range: $152,900.00 - $229,300.00The 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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