Sentinel - Sr. Principal Systems Engineer - 14725*

Relocation assistance may be available. An active U.S. Government DoD Secret security clearance (investigation completed within the last 6 years) is required at time of application. Must be able to obtain and maintain Special Access Program (SAP) approval. Travel is required, approximately 10% of the time.

About the role

Northrop Grumman Defense Systems is seeking a Sr. Principal Systems Engineer (level 4) to join its team in Roy, UT; Colorado Springs, CO; or Manhattan Beach, CA, supporting the Sentinel program. This role focuses on systems engineering technical baseline maturation to drive successful development and sell-off of systems within the Digital Ecosystem segment. The selected engineer will lead a small team or collaborate with a cross-disciplinary team under the guidance of Lead Systems Engineers, program leadership, and customer representatives to pursue incremental capability insertions across the Digital Ecosystem.

The ideal candidate has experience with model-based engineering, exposure to software-centric systems and digital engineering, and experience with complex systems lifecycle management.

Responsibilities

• Lead systems engineering technical baseline maturation for the Digital Ecosystem segment.
• Drive successful development and sell-off of systems.
• Lead a small team or work within a cross-disciplinary team to pursue incremental capability insertions.
• Collaborate with Lead Systems Engineers, program leadership, and customer representatives.

Requirements

• 8 years of related experience with a bachelor’s degree in engineering or a related technical discipline; 6 years with a master’s degree; 4 years with a PhD.
• U.S. citizenship with an active U.S. Government DoD Secret security clearance (investigation completed within the last 6 years).
• Ability to obtain and maintain Special Access Program (SAP) approval.
• 5+ years of systems engineering experience throughout the program lifecycle.
• 2+ years of demonstrated experience in Model-Based Systems Engineering (MBSE).
• 2+ years of experience with cloud-based environments, high-performance computing, and virtualized environments.
• 2+ years of experience with software or IT-centric systems.

Preferred Qualifications

• Strong communication skills (verbal, written, presentation) and partnership/collaboration skills.
• Demonstrated experience in program adoption of digital engineering concepts, methods, and processes.
• Experience with Project Lifecycle Management, manufacturing, and sustainment.

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, including holidays and personal time.
• Health and wellness resources.
• Employee discounts.

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.

Pay

Primary salary range: $122,800.00 – $203,600.00. The final offer considers scope and responsibilities of the position, as well as the candidate’s experience, education, skills, and current market conditions. Eligible employees may receive overtime, shift differential, and a discretionary bonus in addition to base pay. Annual bonuses reward individual contributions and company results. Employees in Vice President or Director positions may be eligible for Long Term Incentives.