Sentinel - Principal ​/ Sr Principal Systems Engineer - MS&A - 18046

RELOCATION ASSISTANCE:
Relocation assistance may be available
CLEARANCE REQUIRED FOR START:
Yes
CLEARANCE TYPE:
Secret
TRAVEL:
Yes, 10% of the Time

Description 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 / Sr
Principal Systems Engineer for the Modeling, Simulation, and Analysis (MS&A) team. This position is located in Roy, UT and supports the Sentinel program.
As a Modeling, Simulation, And Analysis Systems Engineer, You Will Support a Diverse Team Of Engineers On a Variety Of Projects Supporting Sentinel Intercontinental Ballistic Missile (ICBM) Weapon System Accuracy. The Candidate Will Support Completion Of The Following Projects

• Physics-based predictive modeling and simulation of ICBM accuracy performance
• Maturation of Sentinel accuracy error models
• Post flight estimation of Sentinel accuracy performance
• Estimation of accuracy error model parameters using ground and flight test data
• Validation & verification (V&V) of Sentinel accuracy error models
• Preparation of Sentinel accuracy reports
• Presentations of projects and studies to Northrop Grumman Sentinel leadership and USG customers

Basic Qualifications This requisition may be filled at either the Principal Systems Engineer level (T-03) or Sr. Principal Systems Engineer level (T-04).
Principal Systems Engineer

• Bachelor's degree in a Science, Technology, Engineering or Mathematics (STEM) discipline from an accredited university and 5 years of experience with Bachelor's degree, 3 years of experience with Master's degree, 1 year with a PhD

Sr. Principal Systems Engineer

• Bachelor's degree in a Science, Technology, Engineering or Mathematics (STEM) discipline from an accredited university and 8 Years of related experience; 6 Years with Masters; 4 Years with PhD

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 need
• Must be able to support program tasks in a secure lab environment (on site) for a minimum of 90% of their total work time
• Demonstrated experience with physics-based mathematical modeling and simulation
• Proficiency in scientific computer programming (Python, C++/C#, SQL, MATLAB, R or similar)

Preferred Qualifications

• Active U.S. Government Top Secret security clearance at time of application, current and within scope
• Outstanding skills in building rapport and interfacing with external team partners
• Proactive self-starter capable of identifying gaps and problems in/with processes and proposing and implementing solutions
• Experience with complex requirement development and traceability
• Experience with…