Sentinel - Principal Systems Engineer

Job Title

Principal Systems Engineer – System Test Team (STT), Roy, UT

Relocation assistance may be available.

CLEARANCE REQUIRED FOR START:
Yes. CLEARANCE TYPE:
Secret.

Travel:
Yes, 10% of the time.

At Northrop Grumman, the Principal Systems Engineer will support the System Test Team in Roy, UT, focusing on requirements and verification for the Sentinel missile program. The role involves collaborating with Integrated Product Teams, managing test plans, and ensuring traceability of system-level requirements.

• Identify, analyze, review, and refine system-level requirements in partnership with Integrated Product Teams (IPTs) and the customer.
• Allocate requirements to test teams (lab, ground, flight) and keep Integrated Test Plans/Verification Plans current.
• Document verification needs, develop verification artifacts, generate requirement verification reports, and manage approval workflows.
• Create and maintain Interface Control Documents (ICDs) for test tools and facilities.
• Collaborate across disciplines—mechanical, software, test, and program management—to gain end-to-end insight into the Sentinel missile and Northrop Grumman processes.

• Bachelor's degree in a STEM discipline from an accredited university and 5 years of experience, or 3 years of experience with a Master's degree.
• Must be a U.S. citizen with an active U.S. Government DoD Secret security clearance at time of application, current and within scope (< 6 yrs), with an ability to obtain and maintain SAP approval within a reasonable period.
• Familiarity with the Systems Engineering process and test engineering practices.
• Strong analytical and problem‑solving abilities.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.

• Hands‑on test engineering or test execution work.
• Systems Engineering experience on aerospace or defense programs.
• Proficiency with requirements management tools (e.g., IBM DOORS).
• Active DoD Top Secret Clearance (less than 5 years).
• Prior employment with MMIII or Sentinel Weapon Systems.
• Team leadership experience.

• Medical, Dental & Vision coverage
• 401(k) plan
• Educational assistance
• Life insurance
• Employee assistance programs & work/life solutions
• Paid time off and health & wellness resources
• Employee discounts

The standard work schedule is 9/80, allowing every other Friday off.

Primary level: $98,400.00 – $. Additional compensation may include overtime, shift differential, discretionary bonus, and long‑term incentives for senior positions.

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  U.S. Citizenship is required for all positions with a government clearance.