Sentinel - Systems Security Engineer

About the Role

Northrop Grumman Defense Systems is hiring a Systems Security Engineer (level
2) or Principal Systems Security Engineer (level
3) to join its team in Roy, Utah and support the Sentinel Program (GBSD).

• Location:
  
  Roy, Utah
• Relocation assistance may be available
• Travel:
  Yes, 10% of the time
• Security clearance required:
  Secret or higher
• Special Access Program (SAP) approval may be required

• Support the Sentinel (GBSD) program by performing technical integration and lifecycle management for complex systems.
• Maintain supply chain security by assessing suppliers and components in the Common Product Lifecycle Management (CPLM) environment.
• Serve as a key contributor to the CPLM ecosystem, ensuring standardized data structures, parts management, and engineering change orders (ECOs).
• Align CPLM data with ERP systems to optimize logistics, procurement, and supply‑chain workflows, ensuring "as‑designed" models match "as‑built" reality.
• Utilize JIRA to manage technical backlogs, track sprint progress, and document system defects or enhancement requests.
• Act as the technical liaison between Engineering, Manufacturing, and Logistics to resolve data silos and ensure a unified system lifecycle approach.

• Level 2 (Systems Engineer)
  • Bachelor’s degree in STEM
  • 2 years of applicable engineering experience
  • Master’s degree (optional)
  • Active DoD Secret clearance or higher at time of application
  • Ability to obtain and maintain Special Access Program (SAP) approval
  • 6 months of applying and understanding Systems Engineering principles applicable to U.S. Government Defense Programs
  • 6 months of work or educational experience with tools such as DOORs or Teamcenter (CPLM)
• Level 3 (Principal Systems Engineer)
  • Bachelor’s degree in STEM
  • 5 years of related engineering experience
  • 3 years with a Master’s degree; 1 year with a PhD (optional)
  • Active DoD Secret clearance or higher at time of application
  • Ability to obtain and maintain Special Access Program (SAP) approval
  • 1 year of applying and understanding Systems Engineering principles applicable to U.S. Government Defense Programs
  • 1 year of engineering experience in aerospace or defense environments
  • 1 year of experience with tools such as DOORs or Teamcenter (CPLM)
  • 1 year of applying and understanding security best practices in addressing program protection risks

• Team player, strong multitasking, and ability to generate quality work products independently
• Excellent judgment and interpersonal skills
• Effective communication skills, able to clearly present technical approaches and findings
• Experience with Product Data Management (PDM) standards within a CPLM framework
• Strong desire to mentor and grow employees
• Top Secret clearance
• Experience developing security requirements for hardware and software assurance
• Experience with risk management
• Experience with Model‑Based Systems Engineering (MBSE) concepts and tools
• Experience with tools such as DOORs, Teamcenter (CPLM), and ERP
• Solid understanding of Program Protection applicable to U.S. Government Defense Programs
• Familiarity with SSE principles across cybersecurity, counterfeit awareness, anti‑tamper, HW/SW assurance, OPSEC, etc. to protect critical program information (CPI)

• 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
• Standard work schedule: 9/80 (nine‑hour days Monday‑Thursday, every other Friday off)

Primary Level Salary Range: $79,300.00 – $

Secondary Level Salary Range: $98,400.00 – $

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 and certain other restricted positions.