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Sentinel - Nuclear Surety Systems / Principal Systems Engineer - 17316

Northrop Grumman

Sentinel - Nuclear Surety Systems / Principal Systems Engineer - 17316

full-timePosted: Aug 3, 2026Updated: Sep 2, 2026United States-Utah-Roy

Job Description

RELOCATION ASSISTANCE: Relocation assistance may be availableCLEARANCE REQUIRED FOR START: YesCLEARANCE TYPE: SecretTRAVEL: Yes, 10% of the TimeDescriptionAt 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 Systems is seeking an Nuclear Surety Systems Engineer (T02 level) / Principal Engineer (T03 level). This position is located in Roy, Utah and supports the Sentinel program.What You'll Get To Do:A Nuclear Surety Systems Engineer has the opportunity to get in on the ground floor of a system designed to provide another 50 years of security for this great nation. Nuclear Surety ensures that nuclear weapons are protected against peacetime and wartime threats at all times.Perform decomposition of Department of Defense safety manuals into requirements and allocating them to design teams for implementationProvide systems engineering expertise to the design, integration, and testing of a next generation ICBM weapon systemParticipate in technical planning, system integration, verification, validation, cost, risk, supportability, and analysis for mechanical, electrical, and integrated systemsEvaluate the physical security design based on the Department of Defense Safety manualsInterface directly with various compartments of the Department of Defense and Department of Energy to ensure safe design and operation of nuclear weapon systemsUse model-based engineering tools on a major weapon system to pioneer a new way to evaluate and analyze modern designLearn a niche discipline that spans all aspects of Nuclear Power and MunitionsBasic QualificationsThis requisition may be filled at either the Engineer level (T-02) or Principal Engineer level (T-03).Required for Both Levels:Must be a US Citizen with the ability to obtain and maintain a U.S. Government DoD Secret Clearance. Start date is contingent upon clearance, and must be Active to startMust have the ability to obtain and maintain Special Access Program (SAP) approval within a reasonable period of time, as determined by the company to meet its business needsExperience with any of the following tools: DOORs, Cameo, TeamCenter, Code Analysis/Fuzzing ToolsSystems Engineer (T-02):Bachelor's degree in a Science, Technology, Engineering or Mathematics (STEM) discipline from an accredited university and 2 years of experience, 1 years of experience with a Master's degree​Principal Systems Engineer (T-03):Bachelor of Science degree in a STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering, or Mathematics) discipline and 5 years of related experience; 3 years experience with a Master of Science degree; 1 year experience with a PhDPreferred Qualifications: Active DoD Top Secret ClearanceBachelor's degree in nuclear, electrical, or software engineering disciplineActive SAP (Sentinel) ClearanceElectrical Engineering Degree or ExperienceSoftware Engineering Degree or ExperienceExperience with Nuclear SuretyPosition BenefitsAs 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 https://www.northropgrumman.com/who-we-are/total-rewards-benefits/This position’s standard work schedule is a 9/80. The 9/80 schedule allows employees who work a nine-hour day Monday through Thursday to take every other Friday off. This role may offer a competitive relocation assistance package.#SentinelsystemsPrimary Level Salary Range: $79,300.00 - $118,900.00Secondary Level Salary Range: $98,400.00 - $147,600.00The 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.

Locations

  • United States-Utah-Roy

Skills Required

  • any of the following tools: DOORsintermediate
  • Nuclear Suretyintermediate

Required Qualifications

  • This requisition may be filled at either the Engineer level (T-02) or Principal Engineer level (T-03). (experience)
  • Must be a US Citizen with the ability to obtain and maintain a U.S. Government DoD Secret Clearance. Start date is contingent upon clearance, and must be Active to start (experience)
  • Must have the ability to obtain and maintain Special Access Program (SAP) approval within a reasonable period of time, as determined by the company to meet its business needs (experience)
  • Experience with any of the following tools: DOORs, Cameo, TeamCenter, Code Analysis/Fuzzing Tools (experience)
  • Must be a US Citizen with the ability to obtain and maintain a U.S. Government DoD Secret Clearance. Start date is contingent upon clearance, and must be Active to start (experience)
  • Must have the ability to obtain and maintain Special Access Program (SAP) approval within a reasonable period of time, as determined by the company to meet its business needs (experience)
  • Experience with any of the following tools: DOORs, Cameo, TeamCenter, Code Analysis/Fuzzing Tools (experience)

Preferred Qualifications

  • Active DoD Top Secret Clearance (experience)
  • Bachelor's degree in nuclear, electrical, or software engineering discipline (degree in nuclear)
  • Active SAP (Sentinel) Clearance (experience)
  • Electrical Engineering Degree or Experience (experience)
  • Software Engineering Degree or Experience (experience)
  • Experience with Nuclear Surety (experience)
  • Active DoD Top Secret Clearance (experience)
  • Bachelor's degree in nuclear, electrical, or software engineering discipline (degree in nuclear)
  • Active SAP (Sentinel) Clearance (experience)
  • Electrical Engineering Degree or Experience (experience)
  • Software Engineering Degree or Experience (experience)
  • Experience with Nuclear Surety (experience)

Responsibilities

  • A Nuclear Surety Systems Engineer has the opportunity to get in on the ground floor of a system designed to provide another 50 years of security for this great nation. Nuclear Surety ensures that nuclear weapons are protected against peacetime and wartime threats at all times.
  • Perform decomposition of Department of Defense safety manuals into requirements and allocating them to design teams for implementation
  • Provide systems engineering expertise to the design, integration, and testing of a next generation ICBM weapon system
  • Participate in technical planning, system integration, verification, validation, cost, risk, supportability, and analysis for mechanical, electrical, and integrated systems
  • Evaluate the physical security design based on the Department of Defense Safety manuals
  • Interface directly with various compartments of the Department of Defense and Department of Energy to ensure safe design and operation of nuclear weapon systems
  • Use model-based engineering tools on a major weapon system to pioneer a new way to evaluate and analyze modern design
  • Learn a niche discipline that spans all aspects of Nuclear Power and Munitions
  • Perform decomposition of Department of Defense safety manuals into requirements and allocating them to design teams for implementation
  • Provide systems engineering expertise to the design, integration, and testing of a next generation ICBM weapon system
  • Participate in technical planning, system integration, verification, validation, cost, risk, supportability, and analysis for mechanical, electrical, and integrated systems
  • Evaluate the physical security design based on the Department of Defense Safety manuals
  • Interface directly with various compartments of the Department of Defense and Department of Energy to ensure safe design and operation of nuclear weapon systems
  • Use model-based engineering tools on a major weapon system to pioneer a new way to evaluate and analyze modern design
  • Learn a niche discipline that spans all aspects of Nuclear Power and Munitions

Benefits

  • general: As a full-time employee of Northrop Grumman, you are eligible for our robust benefits package including:
  • general: Medical, Dental & Vision coverage
  • general: 401k
  • general: Educational Assistance
  • general: Life Insurance
  • general: Employee Assistance Programs & Work/Life Solutions
  • general: Paid Time Off
  • general: Health & Wellness Resources
  • general: Employee Discounts
  • general: Medical, Dental & Vision coverage
  • general: Educational Assistance
  • general: Employee Assistance Programs & Work/Life Solutions
  • general: Health & Wellness Resources
  • general: Employee Discounts
  • general: https://www.northropgrumman.com/who-we-are/total-rewards-benefits/
  • general: This position’s standard work schedule is a 9/80. The 9/80 schedule allows employees who work a nine-hour day Monday through Thursday to take every other Friday off.
  • general: This role may offer a competitive relocation assistance package.

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