Northrop Grumman

Sentinel - Systems Security Engineer 2/3 - 14554-1

Northrop Grumman$79K — $118K *
Roy, UT 84067In-Person
Aerospace & Defense
Less than 5 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree in STEM field required; Master's or PhD preferred for higher level positions
  • 2-5 years of applicable engineering experience, depending on level
  • Active DoD Secret clearance required upon application
  • Experience with tools like DOORs and Teamcenter (CPLM)
  • Familiarity with Systems Engineering principles in defense programs is essential

Responsibilities

  • Support the Sentinel program in technical integration and lifecycle management of systems
  • Contribute to maintaining supply chain security and assessing suppliers/components
  • Align CPLM data with ERP systems to optimize workflows
  • Utilize JIRA for managing technical backlogs and tracking progress
  • Collaborate with Engineering, Manufacturing, and Logistics to unify system lifecycle approaches

Benefits

  • Medical, Dental & Vision coverage
  • 401k plan with company contributions
  • Educational Assistance for continuous learning
  • Life Insurance for employee security
  • Employee Assistance Programs & Work/Life Solutions
  • Paid Time Off including every other Friday off with 9/80 schedule
  • Health & Wellness Resources to promote employee well-being
  • Employee Discounts for various services
Full Job Description
RELOCATION ASSISTANCE: Relocation assistance may be available CLEARANCE REQUIRED FOR START: Yes CLEARANCE TYPE: Secret TRAVEL: Yes, 10% of the Time Northrop Grumman Defense Systems is hiring a Systems Security Engineer (level 2) / Principal Systems Security Engineer (level 3) to join its team in Roy, Utah and will support 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 will get to do: The selected candidate will support the Sentinel (GBSD) program performing technical integration and lifecycle management for our complex systems. You will be responsible for maintaining supply chain security by assessing suppliers and components in our Common Product Lifecycle Management (CPLM) environment. This role is critical for ensuring that engineering data is standardized, accessible, and synchronized with our Logistics and ERP operations. • CPLM Integration: Serve as a key contributor to the Common Product Lifecycle Management (CPLM) ecosystem, ensuring standardized data structures, parts management, and engineering change orders (ECOs) are consistent across all departments • Enterprise Logistics & ERP: Align CPLM data with ERP systems to optimize logistics, procurement, and supply chain workflows, ensuring that "as-designed" models match "as-built" reality • Agile Execution: Utilize JIRA to manage technical backlogs, track sprint progress, and document system defects or enhancement requests • Cross-Functional Collaboration: Act as the technical liaison between Engineering, Manufacturing, and Logistics to resolve data silos and ensure a unified system lifecycle approach This position may be hired at level 2 or level 3 depending upon applicant qualifications. Basic Qualifications: Systems Engineer (level 2): • Bachelor's degree in STEM and 2 years of applicable engineering experience. Master’s degree and 0 years • Must have an active DoD Secret clearance or higher at the time of application • Must have the ability to obtain and maintain Special Access Program (SAP) approval within a reasonable period, as determined by the company to meet its business need • 6 months of applying and understanding Systems Engineering principles applicable to US Government Defense Programs in employment or educational environment • 6 months of work or educational experience with tools like DOORs, Teamcenter (CPLM) Principal Systems Engineer (level 3): • Bachelor's degree in STEM and 5 years of related engineering experience, 3 with a masters, 1 with a PhD • Must have an active DoD Secret clearance or higher at the time of application • Must have the ability to obtain and maintain Special Access Program (SAP) approval within a reasonable period, as determined by the company to meet its business need • 1 year of applying and understanding Systems Engineering principles applicable to US Government Defense Programs • 1 year of engineering experience in aerospace or defense environments • 1 year of experience with tools like DOORs, Teamcenter (CPLM) • 1 year of applying and understanding security best practices in addressing program protection risks Preferred Qualifications: • Ability to show self as team player, able to multi-task, able to generate quality work products independently, able to make excellent judgement and show interpersonal skills • Demonstrated ability to communicate effectively and clearly present technical approaches and findings • Experience with Product Data Management (PDM) standards within a CPLM framework • Strong desire to mentor and grow employees • Top Secret clearance • Experience developing requirements for security and/or hardware and software assurance • Demonstrated experience and familiarity with risk management • Experience with Model-based Systems Engineering (MBSE) concepts and tools • Experience with tools like DOORs, Teamcenter (CPLM), and ERP • A solid understanding of Program Protection applicable to US Government Defense Programs and applied knowledge in the application of SSE principles across a broad spectrum of security measures (Cybersecurity, Counterfeit Awareness, Anti-Tamper, HW/SW Assurance, OPSEC, etc.) to protect critical program information (CPI) 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.    #SentinelSystems Primary Level Salary Range: $79,300.00 - $118,900.00 Secondary Level Salary Range: $98,400.00 - $147,600.00 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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88,000 employees
Market Cap
$82.7 billion
Industry
Net Income
$3.1 billion
Founded
1939
5 Year Trend
+7.6%
Revenue
$36.7 billion
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