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Sentinel - Systems Engineer / Principal Systems Engineer - 20060

Northrop Grumman

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Roy, UT · Posted November 4, 2026

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About the job

RELOCATION ASSISTANCE: No relocation assistance available

CLEARANCE REQUIRED FOR START: Yes

CLEARANCE TYPE: Top 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 has an opening for a Systems Engineer (level 2)/ Principal Systems Engineer (level 3) to support a Futures Program within the Command Systems Business Unit (BU) within our Strategic Deterrent Systems division in Roy, UT or Huntsville, AL in support of the Sentinel Program . 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'll Get To Do:

Model Management, Requirements Development, Verification Analysis

Use model-based systems engineering practices and tools to design a complex system

Provide systems engineering support to the design, integration, and testing/demonstration of the C2 system.

Participate in technical planning, system integration, verification, validation, cost, risk, supportability, and analysis for mechanical, electrical, and integrated systems.

Perform requirements analysis and develop source data for requirements

Collaborate with Program IPT counterparts to develop supporting systems engineering and design artifacts.

Work with both technical teams and stakeholders to develop and mature architecture content of a large program design.

Help develop and incorporate the appropriate requirements for the system and ensure that they are properly represented in the model.

Develop system architecture using Cameo Enterprise Architecture (behavioral, structural, analytical).

Basic Qualifications

T02: 2 Years with Bachelors in Science; 0 Years with Masters

T03: 5 Years with Bachelors in Science; 3 Years with Masters; 1 Year with PhD

Must has an active U.S. Government DoD Top Secret security clearance at the time of applications, current and within scope ( Preferred Qualifications

Strong understanding and 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.

Experience on large scale/complex system development across multiple phases of a development program, specifically demonstration and testing.

Experience using NX, Matlab, and STK to perform System Modeling and Verification Analysis

Experience with model verification and validation planning and execution

Previous experience working in a TS//SAP environment

Position Benefits :

As a full-time employee of Northrop Grumman, you are eligible for our robust benefits package including:

Medical, Dental & Vision coverage

401k

Educational Assistance

Life Insurance

Employee Assistance Programs & Work/Life Solutions

Paid Time Off

Health & Wellness Resources

Employee Discounts

This position’s standard work schedule is 9/80. The 9/80 schedule allows employees who work a nine-hour day Monday through Thursday to take every other Friday off.

Relocation assistance may be available for the selected candidate.

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Primary Level Salary Range: $79,300.00 - $131,400.00

Secondary Level Salary Range: $98,400.00 - $163,200.00

The above salary range represents a general guideline; however, Northrop Grumman considers a number of factors when determining base salary offers such as the scope and responsibilities of the position and the candidate's experience, education, skills and current market conditions.

Depending on the position, employees may be eligible for overtime, shift differential, and a discretionary bonus in addition to base pay. Annual bonuses are designed to reward individual contributions as well as allow employees to share in company results. Employees in Vice President or Director positions may be eligible for Long Term Incentives. In addition, Northrop Grumman provides a variety of benefits including health insurance coverage, life and disability insurance, savings plan, Company paid holidays and paid time off (PTO) for vacation and/or personal business.

The application period for the job is estimated to be 20 days from the job posting date. However, this timeline may be shortened or extended depending on business needs and the availability of qualified candidates.

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 http://www.northropgrumman.com/EEO. U.S. Citizenship is required for all positions with a government clearance and certain other restricted positions.