Sentinel - Principal/Sr. Principal Systems Engineer - 18555
Listed on 2026-08-22
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Engineering
Systems Engineer, Electrical Engineering
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 Strategic Defense Systems is seeking a Principal/Sr. Principal Systems Engineer for Re-Entry System Electronics (RSE). This position will be with our Payloads IPT of the Sentinel Program located in Roy, UT
. Northrop Grumman supports the Air Force’s sustainment, development, production and deployment of hardware and system modifications for Intercontinental Ballistic Missile (ICBM) Ground and Airborne Launch Control Systems, Launch Facilities and associated infrastructure.
What You Will Get To Do
- Determine tasking for yourself and others with minimum oversight
- Understand and apply system requirements
- Assist in all phases of the system lifecycle including requirements application, design, test, fabrication, and implementation
- Evaluate electrical hardware performance
- Perform model validation through test and analysis
- Conduct testing through all phases
- Maintain design documentation and follow configuration management requirements
- Create technical reports and present technical information
- Assistance in planning and scheduling activities
- Interface with AF Customer
This position may be filled as a Principal (level
3) or Sr. Principal (level
4) Systems Engineer.
- Bachelor's degree in STEM and 5 years of experience, 3 years of experience with master’s degree, 0 years of experience with PhD.
- Must have an active U.S. Government DoD Secret security clearance at time of application, current and within scope, with an investigation date within the last 6 years
- Must have the ability to obtain Top Secret Clearance and Special Access Program (SAP) within a reasonable period as determined by the business needs of the company.
- 2 years of experience in broad application of complex engineering systems (engineering standards, configuration management, material review board, process control, tooling, facilities, software, etc.) for the development of complex systems of systems
- 2 years of experience with Requirements verification activity including test and analysis
- Bachelor's degree in STEM and 8 years of experience, 6 years of experience with master’s degree, 4 years of experience with PhD.
- Must have an active U.S. Government DoD Secret security clearance at time of application, current and within scope, with an investigation date within the last 6 years
- Must have current Special Access Program (SAP) approval at time of hire.
- Must have Mk21/Mk21A interface management experience.
- Electrical Engineering Degree strongly preferred.
- ICBM Experience (MMIII or Sentinel)
- Experience with SPICE
- Experience with Team Center/NX
- Experience with VHDL/FPGA/ASIC design
- Experience…
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