Sentinel - Principal Systems Engineer

Relocation assistance may be available.

Clearance required for start:
Yes. Clearance type:
Secret.

Travel:
Yes, 10% of the time.

Location:

Roy, UT.

• 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 years).
• Familiarity with the Systems Engineering process and test‑engineering practices.

• Hands‑on test‑engineering or test‑execution work.
• Systems Engineering experience on aerospace or defense programs.
• Proficiency with requirements‑management tools (e.g., IBMDOORS).
• In scope (< 5 years) Active DoD Top Secret Clearance.
• Prior employment with MMIII or Sentinel Weapon Systems.
• Team Leadership experience.
• Strong analytical and problem‑solving abilities.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.

• Medical, Dental & Vision coverage.
• 401(k) plan.
• Educational Assistance.
• Life Insurance.
• Employee Assistance Programs & Work/Life Solutions.
• Paid Time Off.
• Health & Wellness Resources.
• Employee Discounts.

The standard work schedule is a 9/80. Salary range: $98,400.00 – $. The company may offer overtime, shift differential, and discretionary bonuses.

Equal Opportunity

Employer:

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 the full EEO and pay transparency statement, visit