Northrop Grumman
Sentinel (GBSD) - Principal / Sr Principal Systems Engineer - 14451
Roy, UT
Apr 6, 2025
$95,300 - $142,900 a year
Full Job Description
RELOCATION ASSISTANCE: Relocation assistance may be availableCLEARANCE TYPE: SecretTRAVEL: Yes, 10% of the Time Description 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 - from the first flight across the Atlantic Ocean, to stealth bombers, to landing on the moon. We look for people who have bold new ideas, courage and a pioneering spirit to join forces to invent the future, and have fun along the way. Our culture thrives on intellectual curiosity, cognitive diversity and bringing your whole self to work - and we have an insatiable drive to do what others think is impossible. Our employees are not only part of history, they're making history.Join Northrop Grumman on our continued mission to push the boundaries of possible across land, sea, air, space, and cyberspace. 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. We take pride in creating purposeful work and allowing our employees to grow and achieve their goals every day by Defining Possible. With our competitive pay and comprehensive benefits, we have the right opportunities to fit your life and launch your career today. 

Northrop Grumman Defense Systems is seeking an Principal Systems Engineer / Sr Principal Systems Engineer. This position is located in Roy, UT and supports the Sentinel program. 
This role may offer a competitive relocation assistance package.
What You'll Get To Do:

• Provide technical oversight to major Sentinel subcontractor
• Understand and apply system requirements to assist in hardware design, development, manufacturing and test
• Assist in Critical Design Review (CDR), qualification, and system buildup for Flight Tests readiness and execution
• Assist in defining test objectives based on test requirements, VCRM and interface and specification documentation
• Assist in all phases of the system lifecycle including requirements application, design, test, fabrication, and implementation
• Maintain design documentation and follow configuration management requirements
• Create technical reports and present technical information
• Assistance in planning and scheduling activities
• Interface with Air Force Customer
• Interface with subcontractors
Basic Qualifications:
This requisition may be filled at either the Principal Systems level (T03) or Sr Principal Systems level (T04).
Principal Systems Engineer: Bachelor's degree in a Science, Technology, Engineering or Mathematics (STEM) discipline from an accredited university and 5 years of experience with Bachelor's degree, 3 years of experience with Master's degree, 1 year with a PhD.
Sr Principal Systems Engineer: Bachelor's degree in a Science, Technology, Engineering or Mathematics (STEM) discipline from an accredited university and 8 Years of related experience; 6 Years with Masters; 4 Years with PhD
Required for Both Levels:

• Must be a US Citizen with an active DoD Secret Clearance, at time of application, current and within scope, with an investigation date 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
• Experience and Proficiency with systems engineering tools such as DOORS and CAMEO
• Experience with model-based systems engineering
• Proven ability to comprehend/develop/decompose System Architecture and System Requirements in a model-based environment
• Experience with Requirements Impact Assessments, Change Requests, and Engineering Change Proposals

Preferred Qualifications:

• Active Top Secret Clearance with SAP access
• Experienced with verification planning for Critical Design Review (CDR), qualification, and system buildup for Flight Tests
• Experience defining test objectives based on test requirements, VCRM and interface and specification documentation
• Experience with Teamcenter or similar Product Lifecycle Management tools
• Familiarity with weapon ICBM systems such as: Minuteman III, Sentinel, etc, with model-based systems engineering experience within those weapons systems
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.
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Salary Range: $95,300.00 - $142,900.00Salary Range 2: $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.PDN-9e9b83a2-9532-4804-a8c9-c525f8447d76
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Sentinel (GBSD) - Principal / Sr Principal Systems Engineer - 14451
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