Sentinel - Systems Test Engineer

Job Overview

Relocation assistance may be available. Clearance required for start:
Yes. Clearance type:
Secret. Travel:
Yes, 10% of the time. 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.

• Coordinate schedules and provide liaison assistance between interfacing teams.
• Support the team with vertical and horizontal integration activities in Roy, UT.

• Proactive – anticipates requirements from higher management and initiates and completes actions required to meet those requirements.
• Perceptive – sees the big picture but is also able to focus on the details and follow them through to completion.
• Composed – maintains a level head in an extremely dynamic, fast‑paced, demanding environment, especially when working closely with management on projects with highly compressed timelines and tight deadlines.
• Discretion – self‑initiates tasks with considerable latitude for independent judgment.

• 12 years of experience with a Bachelor’s in Science, or 10 years with a Master’s, or 8 years with a PhD; or 4 additional years of experience in lieu of a degree.
• U.S. citizen with an active DoD Secret clearance (less than 6 years) and the ability to obtain and maintain Special Access Program approval.
• Demonstrated expertise in test engineering methodologies and the design, implementation, and execution of comprehensive testing strategies for large‑scale complex systems.

• Past experience with flight test test campaigns.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office applications (PowerPoint, Word, Excel).
• Experience with range requirements and 91‑710 familiarity.
• Experience leading or serving as a technical owner of design reviews for flight test/launch campaigns.
• Demonstrated technical leadership across organizational boundaries, including customer interaction.
• Experience with development of test plans, procedures, and reports (functional testing and checkout).
• Experience with Atlassian suite of tools (Confluence, Jira).
• Experience with schedule management, risk management, and performance management.
• Experience facilitating program reviews.
• Experience leading hardware procurement/supply chain operations.
• Strong leadership qualities, verbal and written communication skills.
• Experience in system development and working within a multi‑team environment.
• Experience with Tableau and data analytics.
• Experience with Agile project management.
• Experience with creating and monitoring test metrics.

Primary Level Salary Range: $ – $. The above range is a general guideline; salary offers consider scope of responsibilities and candidate experience, education, and market conditions. Depending on the position, employees may be eligible for overtime, shift differential, discretionary bonus, and for VP or Director positions, long‑term incentives.

• Medical, Dental, and Vision coverage.
• 401(k) plan.
• Educational assistance.
• Life insurance.
• Employee assistance programs and work/life solutions.
• Paid time off and health & wellness resources.

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.