Sentinel - Systems Engineer - Modeling Simulation & Analysis; MS&A - R10216618

About the Role

Northrop Grumman Defense Systems is seeking a Staff Systems Engineer – Modeling Simulation and Analysis (MS&A) located in Roy, UT to support the Sentinel program. Relocation assistance may be offered.

• Support a diverse team of Engineers on a variety of projects to advance Sentinel ICBM weapon system accuracy.
• Fill gaps on projects such as physics‑based predictive modeling, maturity of accuracy error models, post‑flight estimation, parameter estimation using ground and flight data, V&V of error models, preparation of accuracy reports, and presentations to leadership and customers.
• Interface with external partners to ensure analysis data required for CDRLs is received and delivered on time for the Sentinel Integrated Master Schedule (IMS).
• Contribute to development and traceability of MS&A tool requirements.
• Assist in EVM reporting against the Sentinel IMS.

• Bachelor of Science in a STEM discipline with 12 years of experience; alternatively 10 years with a Master’s or 8 years with a PhD.
• US Citizen with an active U.S. Government DoD Secret clearance at the time of application and an investigation completed within the last 6 years.
• Ability to obtain and maintain Special Access Program (SAP) approval within a reasonable time frame.
• Must support program tasks in a secure lab environment at least 90% of total work time.
• Experience with physics‑based mathematical modeling and simulation.
• Proficiency with scripting languages (Python, C++/C#, SQL, MATLAB, R or similar) – 3 years of experience.

• Strong rapport‑building and external partner interfacing skills.
• Proactive self‑starter who identifies gaps and proposes solutions.
• Experience with complex requirement development and traceability.
• Experience with EVM and IMS reporting.
• Experience with Northrop Grumman change request (CR) and engineering review board (ERB) processes.
• Experience with agile processes and Atlassian tools (e.g., Jira, Confluence).

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

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Standard 9/80 schedule: nine‑hour days Monday–Thursday with every other Friday off.

Salary range: $152,900 – $229,300, subject to factors such as scope, responsibilities, experience, education, skills and market conditions. Overtime, shift differential, discretionary bonuses, and long‑term incentives may also apply.

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