Northrop Grumman

Sentinel - Principal/Sr. Principal Systems Engineer - 18555

Northrop Grumman$98K — $147K *
Roy, UT 84067In-Person
Aerospace & Defense
5 - 7 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree in STEM with 5+ years of experience or relevant advanced degree with applicable experience.
  • Active U.S. Government DoD Secret security clearance required at the time of application.
  • Ability to obtain Top Secret Clearance and SAP approval is required.
  • Experience with complex engineering systems and verification of requirements through testing and analysis.
  • Two years experience in broad applications of engineering standards and configuration management.

Responsibilities

  • Determine tasking for yourself and others with minimal oversight.
  • Apply system requirements throughout all phases of the lifecycle, from design to implementation.
  • Evaluate the performance of electrical hardware and conduct comprehensive testing.
  • Create and maintain design documentation and manage configuration accordingly.
  • Generate technical reports and effectively present technical information to stakeholders.
  • Assist with planning and scheduling project activities.
  • Interface with Air Force customers regarding project needs.

Benefits

  • Medical, Dental & Vision coverage available.
  • 401k plan included.
  • Educational Assistance support offered.
  • Comprehensive Life Insurance coverage provided.
  • Access to Employee Assistance Programs and Work/Life Solutions.
  • Generous Paid Time Off policy in place.
  • Health & Wellness resources accessible to employees.
  • Employee Discounts on various products and services offered.
Full Job Description
RELOCATION ASSISTANCE: Relocation assistance may be available

CLEARANCE REQUIRED FOR START: Yes

CLEARANCE TYPE: Secret

TRAVEL: Yes, 10% of the TimeDescription

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:

The Supplier Management Team (SMT) Principal Systems Engineer (level 3)/Sr. Principal Systems Engineer (level 4) will be asked to:
  • 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.

Basic Qualifications:

Principal 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


Sr. Principal Systems Engineer:
  • 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.


Preferred Qualifications:
  • Electrical Engineering Degree strongly preferred.
  • ICBM Experience (MMIII or Sentinel)
  • Experience with SPICE
  • Experience with TeamCenter/NX
  • Experience with VHDL/FPGA/ASIC design
  • Experience with Nuclear Certified Design
  • Experience with Agile
  • Experience with Cable/Harness Design
  • Experience resolving issues and providing technical support
  • Experience using Microsoft (MS) Word, Excel, and Power Point
  • Capable of working with minimal direction and in team environments
  • Strong oral and written communication skills, including demonstrated experience with high value customer presentations, with ability to focus on multiple projects with competing priorities
  • Experience developing systems in joint collaborative environment between contractor and customer
  • Familiarity with Sentinel Systems engineering PROPs
  • Familiarity with Sentinel AVE Interface documents


As a full-time employee of Northrop Grumman Space Systems, 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.

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Primary Level Salary Range: $98,400.00 - $147,600.00

Secondary Level Salary Range: $122,800.00 - $184,200.00

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.

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Northrop Grumman is a security company that provides systems, products, and solutions in aerospace, electronics, information systems, shipbuilding, and technical services to government and commercial customers. They design, develop, and build everything from aircraft and spacecraft to cyber security systems. The company is involved in a wide range of defense and technology projects, including the development of aircraft, space systems, cybersecurity solutions, and advanced electronics.

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Founded
1939
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