Sentinel - Principal/Sr. Principal Systems Engineer - 17387

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. We look for people who have bold new ideas, courage, and a pioneering spirit to join forces to invent the future. Our culture thrives on intellectual curiosity, cognitive diversity, and bringing your whole self to work. 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.

About the role

This position supports the Sentinel Program in Roy, UT, focusing on 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.

Relocation assistance may be available. A Secret security clearance is required for start, with access to P011. Travel is expected at 10% of the time.

Responsibilities

• Collaborate with program Integrated Product Team (IPT) counterparts to develop rigorous systems-engineering and design artifacts.
• Support use-case development, requirements definition, allocation, and traceability, functional decomposition, interface definition, and verification.
• Work with technical teams and stakeholders to develop and mature a Weapon System design for a large-scale program.
• Develop and incorporate appropriate requirements for the system, ensuring they are properly represented in the model.
• Develop systems architecture using Cameo Enterprise Architecture (behavioral, structural, analytical).
• Contribute to system requirements development, management, and analysis.
• Establish unifying modeling techniques, procedures, and processes for model development, tool integration, and team collaboration.

Requirements

Principal Systems Engineer

• Bachelor's degree in STEM and 5 years of experience (3 years with a master’s degree, 0 years with a PhD).
• Active U.S. Government DoD Secret security clearance (investigation within the last 6 years).
• 1 year of experience in team environments with technical leadership responsibilities.
• 1 year of experience in Intercontinental Ballistic Missiles (ICBMs) (Minuteman III or Sentinel) or complex aerospace/defense systems.
• 1-2 years of experience in developing and executing Systems Engineering (SE) process governance documentation in a DoD Engineering and Manufacturing Development (EMD) phase.
• 1-2 years of experience in creating, updating, and maintaining requirements specifications in Dynamic Object-Oriented Requirements System (DOORS).
• 1-2 years of experience on large-scale/complex system development across multiple phases: preliminary design, detailed design, integration and test, verification, and transition to production.
• 1-2 years of experience in creating, updating, and maintaining Model-Based Systems Engineering (MBSE) products.
• 1-3 years of experience with Systems Engineering (SE) principles.

Sr. Principal Systems Engineer

• Bachelor's degree in STEM and 8 years of experience (6 years with a master’s degree, 4 years with a PhD).
• Active U.S. Government DoD Secret security clearance (investigation within the last 6 years).
• 3 years of experience in team environments with technical leadership responsibilities.
• 4-5 years of experience in ICBMs (Minuteman III or Sentinel) or complex aerospace/defense systems.
• 4-5 years of experience in developing and executing SE process governance documentation in a DoD EMD phase.
• 4-5 years of experience in creating, updating, and maintaining requirements specifications in DOORS.
• 4-5 years of experience on large-scale/complex system development across multiple phases: preliminary design, detailed design, integration and test, verification, and transition to production.
• 4-5 years of experience in creating, updating, and maintaining MBSE products.
• 4-5 years of experience with SE principles.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience with Agile methodologies.
• Strong understanding and broad application of complex engineering systems (e.g., engineering standards, configuration management, material review board, process control, tooling, facilities, software).
• Strong oral and written communication skills, including experience with high-value customer presentations.
• Ability to focus on multiple projects with competing priorities.

Benefits

• Medical, Dental, and Vision coverage.
• 401k retirement plan.
• Educational assistance.
• Life insurance and disability insurance.
• Employee Assistance Programs & Work/Life Solutions.
• Paid Time Off (PTO) for vacation and personal business.
• Health and wellness resources.
• Employee discounts.

Pay

Primary Level Salary Range: $108,800.00 - $163,200.00

Secondary Level Salary Range: $135,800.00 - $203,600.00

Base salary offers consider scope, responsibilities, experience, education, skills, and current market conditions. Additional compensation may include overtime, shift differentials, and discretionary bonuses. Annual bonuses reward individual contributions and company results. Employees in Vice President or Director positions may be eligible for Long Term Incentives.

Schedule

This position follows a 9/80 work schedule, allowing employees who work a nine-hour day Monday through Thursday to take every other Friday off.