Sentinel - Systems​/Principal Systems Engineer - R10228179

Northrop Grumman is a leading defense contractor offering opportunities to work on innovative systems that impact global defense. We seek individuals with a pioneering spirit to join our Sentinel Program team.

Positions available in Roy, UT;
Colorado Springs, CO;
Bellevue, NE;
Manhattan Beach, CA; or Huntsville, AL. Relocation assistance may be available.

Security clearance:
Secret required. Travel: 10% of the time.

Systems Engineer (Level
2) / Principal Systems Engineer (Level
3)

• Develop use cases, requirements definition and allocation, functional decomposition, interface definition, verification & validation, and requirements traceability for the Sentinel Program.
• Collaborate with program IPT counterparts to generate systems engineering and design artifacts.
• Work with technical teams and stakeholders to mature architecture content for large program designs.
• Incorporate and represent appropriate requirements in the system model.
• Develop system architecture using Cameo Enterprise Architecture (behavioral, structural, analytical).
• Contribute to system requirements development, management, and analysis.
• Create model development techniques, procedures, and integration processes.

The position may be hired at Level 2 or Level 3 depending on qualifications.

• Bachelor’s degree in STEM and 2 years of applicable engineering experience OR Master’s degree and 0 years.
• U.S. Citizen with an active DoD Secret clearance.
• Ability to obtain Enhanced Security Clearances within a reasonable time.
• 1 year of experience reviewing requirements in DOORS or a similar tool.
• Excellent oral and written communication skills.

• Bachelor’s degree in STEM and 5 years of related engineering experience, including 3 years with a master’s and 1 year with a Ph.D.
• U.S. Citizen with an active DoD Secret clearance.
• Ability to obtain Enhanced Security Clearances within a reasonable time.
• Excellent oral and written communication skills.
• 2+ years of experience developing or reviewing requirements in DOORS or a similar tool.
• 2+ years of experience in ICBM (MMIII or Sentinel) or complex aerospace/defense systems.

• Understanding of the Systems Engineering V‑Model.
• Experience with requirements management tools (DOORS).
• Experience in SysML or UPDM modeling languages.
• Proficiency with DoDAF, UAF, or other modeling frameworks.
• Experience modeling with Cameo Enterprise Architecture, Magic Draw, or other architecture tools.
• Experience using tools to model large systems with multiple developers.
• Experience in software and/or hardware design.
• Experience documenting Interface Control Documents, Interface Requirement Specifications, and Interface Description Documents.
• Experience in the military aerospace development environment.
• Experience with weapon systems.
• Experience exporting documentation from a model‑based environment.
• Experience with Agile Development.
• Experience with ICBM weapon system sustainment engineering and integration.
• Experience with complex system development on large programs.

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

Standard work schedule: 9/80.

Primary Level: $79,300 – $131,400.
Secondary Level: $98,400 – $163,200.

Northrop Grumman is an Equal Opportunity Employer and complies with all applicable federal, state and local laws related to nondiscrimination. For the complete EEO and pay transparency statement, visit  U.S. Citizenship is required for all positions with a government clearance.