Sentinel - Principal/Sr Principal Human Factors Engineer
Listed on 2026-07-18
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Engineering
Systems Engineer, Electrical Engineering, Aerospace / Aviation / Avionics, Engineering Design & Technologists
Principal Human Factors Engineer (T03 level) / Sr Principal Human Factors Engineer (T04 level)
At Northrop Grumman, our employees have incredible opportunities to work on revolutionary systems that impact people's lives around the world today, and for generations to come. Our pioneering and inventive spirit has enabled us to be at the forefront of many technological advancements in our nation's history - from the first flight across the Atlantic Ocean, to stealth bombers, to landing on the moon.
We look for people who have bold new ideas, courage and a pioneering spirit to join forces to invent the future, and have fun along the way. Our culture thrives on intellectual curiosity, cognitive diversity and bringing your whole self to work — and we have an insatiable drive to do what others think is impossible. Our employees are not only part of history, they're making history.
Join Northrop Grumman on our continued mission to push the boundaries of possible across land, sea, air, space, and cyberspace. Enjoy a culture where your voice is valued and start contributing to our team of passionate professionals providing real-life solutions to our world's biggest challenges. We take pride in creating purposeful work and allowing our employees to grow and achieve their goals every day by Defining Possible.
With our competitive pay and comprehensive benefits, we have the right opportunities to fit your life and launch your career today.
Northrop Grumman Defense Systems is seeking a Principal Human Factors Engineer (T03 level) / Sr Principal Human Factors Engineer (T04 level). This position is located in Roy, Utah, and supports the Sentinel program.
This role may offer a competitive relocation assistance package.
What You'll Get To Do:
Northrop Grumman Defense Systems is seeking to add a Principal / Sr. Principal Systems Engineer to its Human Systems Integration (HSI) team to work compliance on the Sentinel program. The selected engineer may be responsible for multiple tasks within requirements, verification, and interfaces for the Sentinel program from a human engineering perspective. The Systems Engineer may be responsible for supporting activities including use case development, requirements definition / allocation, functional decomposition, interface definition, verification & validation, and requirements traceability.
Responsibilities may include:
- Contribute to system requirements development, management, and analysis for human engineering compliance documents to include Mil-Std-1472 and other applicable industry standards
- Collaborate with program IPT counterparts to develop supporting systems engineering and design artifacts
- Be proficient in the development of key system engineering artifacts such as requirement specifications and interface definition documents
- Ensure appropriate coordination between SEIT Human Systems Integration and other design and integration teams
- Participate in technical planning, verification and validation development, cost and risk considerations, and requirements analyses for integrated systems
Basic Qualifications
This requisition may be filled at either the Principal Engineer level (T-03) or Sr Principal Engineer level (T-04).
Required for Both Levels:
- Must be a US Citizen with an active U.S. Government Secret Clearance, at time of application, current and within scope, with an investigation date within the last 6 years
- Must have the ability to obtain and maintain Special Access Program (SAP) approval within a reasonable period of time, as determined by the company to meet its business needs
- Experience using Microsoft (MS) Word, Excel, Power Point, MS Project and Engineering Scheduling tools or applications
- Experience with Compliance requirements and Mil-Std-1472
- 3 years of Systems Engineering experience
- 2 years of experience developing or reviewing requirements within DOORS or similar tool
- 1 year of experience creating, updating, and maintaining system performance documentation
- Bachelor's Degree in STEM fields such as Computer Science, Systems Engineering, Mathematics, Physics, or a related discipline (e.g., human factors or psychology) from an accredited university is preferred, along with 5 years of experience; or a Master's degree in a STEM-related field with 3 years of relevant work experience; or a PhD in a related field with 1 year of relevant work experience
Principal Systems Engineer (T-04 level):
- Bachelor's Degree in STEM fields such as Computer Science, Systems Engineering, Mathematics, Physics, or a related discipline (e.g., human factors or psychology) from an accredited university is preferred, along with 8 years of experience; or a Master's degree in a STEM-related field with 6 years of relevant work experience; or a PhD in a related field with 4 years of relevant work experience
Preferred Qualification
- 3 years' experience in ICBM (MMIII or Sentinel) OR complex aerospace/defense systems
- 2 years' experience in team environments with leadership…
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