Sentinel - Sr Principal Systems Engineer - 19599

Relocation assistance may be available. Active U.S. Government DoD Secret security clearance required at time of application; must be current and within scope (< 6 yrs). Travel required (~25%).

About the role

Northrop Grumman Defense Systems is seeking a Sr. Principal Systems Engineer (level 4) to join its team in Roy, UT, supporting the Sentinel program. This role involves 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.

Responsibilities

• Decompose parent-level requirements into lower-level requirements based on service life, use case, and CONOPS.
• “Own” equipment environments; add derived environmental figures/tables to the appropriate Environmental Criteria Document after analyses.
• Review internal and external vendor performance specifications and verification methodology.
• Support internal and external (vendor) Design Reviews.
• Assist System Test engineers in developing test procedures to ensure correct requirements interpretation and verification.
• Review COTS to ensure compliance with environmental requirements; identify deficiencies and recommend delta qual testing.
• Participate in Test Plan, Procedure, and Report peer reviews.
• Witness testing as the Cognizant Environments Engineer.
• Review Workmanship or Environmental Stress Screening (ESS) procedures; approve vibration and thermal cycle surveys.
• Support MRB/FRB during testing and screening events as needed.
• Develop and review requirements, verification methods, descriptions, plans, and architecture.
• Investigate early issues and findings to assess requirements impact and support criticality adjudication.
• Coordinate with REs and System Test to ensure integrated functions are ready for formal verification.
• Interface with vendors and customers.
• Travel to CONUS test locations (~25%).

Requirements

• 8 years of experience with a Bachelor’s in Science; 6 years with a Master’s; 4 years with a PhD.
• U.S. citizenship with an active U.S. Government DoD Secret security clearance (current and within scope < 6 yrs). Ability to obtain and maintain SAP approval.
• Familiarity with MIL-STD-810 (Natural and Induced Environmental Test Methodology and tailoring), MIL-HDBK-344, MIL-HDBK-310, SMC-S-016, RCC 319, DOORS v7.X.
• Familiarity with Commercial and Industrial test methods (IEC 60068, RTCA DO-160, ASTM, SAE, etc.).

Preferred Qualifications

• Active U.S. Department of Defense Top Secret clearance (or ability to obtain) with SAP approval capability.
• Experience with laboratory testing: climatic, vibration, mechanical/pyroshock testing; understanding of underlying principles, sensor placements, and importance.

Benefits

• Medical, Dental, and Vision coverage.
• 401k with company match.
• Educational Assistance.
• Life Insurance and Disability Insurance.
• Employee Assistance Programs & Work/Life Solutions.
• Paid Time Off (PTO) and Company-paid holidays.
• Health & Wellness Resources.
• Employee Discounts.

Schedule

9/80 work schedule: Employees work nine-hour days Monday through Thursday and take every other Friday off.

Pay

Primary salary range: $122,800.00 – $184,200.00. Base salary offers consider scope, responsibilities, experience, education, skills, and market conditions. Eligibility for overtime, shift differential, and discretionary bonuses may apply. Annual bonuses reward individual contributions and company performance. Vice President or Director positions may be eligible for Long Term Incentives.