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Sentinel - Principal / Sr Principal Systems Engineer - 17354

Northrop Grumman

Sentinel - Principal / Sr Principal Systems Engineer - 17354

full-timePosted: Aug 19, 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 a Principal / Sr Principal Systems Engineer for the Launch Support System (LSS) team. This position is located in Roy, Utah and supports the Sentinel program.This role may offer a competitive relocation assistance package.Northrop Grumman System Test Team, Launch Support System (LSS) has an opening for a Principal / Sr. Principal Systems Engineer. LSS is a team well positioned to have a major impact on the Sentinel program and is staffed with many diverse disciplines to achieve our design goals. Our Team is tasked with deploying a flight test specific product. LSS has a significant and valuable impact on range safety and flight data management through the life of the Sentinel program and coordinates with multiple other product groups.What You’ll Get To Do:Develop and maintain MBSE models for the Launch Support System (LSS) in Cameo Enterprise Architecture (behavioral, structural, and analytical), driving model consistency and traceabilityLead requirements decomposition, derivation, and flow-down across the specification tree into LSS architecture and design, ensuring full traceability from SOW through implementationPlan and execute verification and validation activities for LSS, including integration, test, and field operations, ensuring requirements are objectively demonstratedPerform technical planning; develop, decompose, and verify system requirements; and lead stakeholder and peer technical reviews of LSS engineering documentation and model contentManage LSS requirements in DOORS and coordinate closely with design, test, and other IPT counterparts to develop supporting systems engineering and design artifactsPrepare and present LSS materials and model-based artifacts for Flight Test Design Reviews and process changes through engineering review boardsDevelop and refine model-based techniques, procedures, and processes to improve model development, tool integration, and team integrationDemonstrate strong technical, organizational, communication, and problem-solving skills while modeling ethics and integrity and collaborating effectively across the programBasic Qualifications:This requisition may be filled at either the Principal Systems Engineer level (T-03) or Sr. Principal Systems Engineer level (T-04).Principal Systems Engineer:Bachelor's degree in a Science, Technology, Engineering or Mathematics (STEM) discipline from an accredited university and 5 years of experience with Bachelor's degree, 3 years of experience with Master's degree, 1 year with a PhDSr. Principal Systems Engineer:Bachelor's degree in a Science, Technology, Engineering or Mathematics (STEM) discipline from an accredited university and 8 Years of related experience; 6 Years with Masters; 4 Years with PhDRequired for both levels:Must be a US Citizen with an active U.S. Government Secret Clearance, at time of application, current and within scope, with an investigation date within the last 6 yearsMust 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 needAt least 2 years experience modeling with Cameo Enterprise Architecture or MagicDraw (No Magic, Inc.) or other architecture modeling tools3 years of experience must be in Systems EngineeringPreferred Qualifications:Significant Cameo Experience with regards to modeling and governanceExperience with DoDAF and UPDM or UAF ProfilesExperience using DOORS (IBM Rational)Experience with complex system development on large programsPosition 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: $98,400.00 - $147,600.00Secondary Level Salary Range: $122,800.00 - $184,200.00The 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

  • regards to modelingintermediate
  • DoDAFintermediate
  • DOORSintermediate
  • complex system development on large programsintermediate

Required Qualifications

  • This requisition may be filled at either the Principal Systems Engineer level (T-03) or Sr. Principal Systems Engineer level (T-04). (experience)
  • Must be a US Citizen with an active U.S. Government Secret Clearance, at time of application, current and within scope, with an investigation date within the last 6 years (experience, 6 years)
  • 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 need (experience)
  • At least 2 years experience modeling with Cameo Enterprise Architecture or MagicDraw (No Magic, Inc.) or other architecture modeling tools (experience, 2 years)
  • 3 years of experience must be in Systems Engineering (experience, 3 years)
  • Must be a US Citizen with an active U.S. Government Secret Clearance, at time of application, current and within scope, with an investigation date within the last 6 years (experience, 6 years)
  • 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 need (experience)
  • At least 2 years experience modeling with Cameo Enterprise Architecture or MagicDraw (No Magic, Inc.) or other architecture modeling tools (experience, 2 years)
  • 3 years of experience must be in Systems Engineering (experience, 3 years)

Preferred Qualifications

  • Significant Cameo Experience with regards to modeling and governance (experience)
  • Experience with DoDAF and UPDM or UAF Profiles (experience)
  • Experience using DOORS (IBM Rational) (experience)
  • Experience with complex system development on large programs (experience)
  • Significant Cameo Experience with regards to modeling and governance (experience)
  • Experience with DoDAF and UPDM or UAF Profiles (experience)
  • Experience using DOORS (IBM Rational) (experience)
  • Experience with complex system development on large programs (experience)

Responsibilities

  • Develop and maintain MBSE models for the Launch Support System (LSS) in Cameo Enterprise Architecture (behavioral, structural, and analytical), driving model consistency and traceability
  • Lead requirements decomposition, derivation, and flow-down across the specification tree into LSS architecture and design, ensuring full traceability from SOW through implementation
  • Plan and execute verification and validation activities for LSS, including integration, test, and field operations, ensuring requirements are objectively demonstrated
  • Perform technical planning; develop, decompose, and verify system requirements; and lead stakeholder and peer technical reviews of LSS engineering documentation and model content
  • Manage LSS requirements in DOORS and coordinate closely with design, test, and other IPT counterparts to develop supporting systems engineering and design artifacts
  • Prepare and present LSS materials and model-based artifacts for Flight Test Design Reviews and process changes through engineering review boards
  • Develop and refine model-based techniques, procedures, and processes to improve model development, tool integration, and team integration
  • Demonstrate strong technical, organizational, communication, and problem-solving skills while modeling ethics and integrity and collaborating effectively across the program
  • Develop and maintain MBSE models for the Launch Support System (LSS) in Cameo Enterprise Architecture (behavioral, structural, and analytical), driving model consistency and traceability
  • Lead requirements decomposition, derivation, and flow-down across the specification tree into LSS architecture and design, ensuring full traceability from SOW through implementation
  • Plan and execute verification and validation activities for LSS, including integration, test, and field operations, ensuring requirements are objectively demonstrated
  • Perform technical planning; develop, decompose, and verify system requirements; and lead stakeholder and peer technical reviews of LSS engineering documentation and model content
  • Manage LSS requirements in DOORS and coordinate closely with design, test, and other IPT counterparts to develop supporting systems engineering and design artifacts
  • Prepare and present LSS materials and model-based artifacts for Flight Test Design Reviews and process changes through engineering review boards
  • Develop and refine model-based techniques, procedures, and processes to improve model development, tool integration, and team integration
  • Demonstrate strong technical, organizational, communication, and problem-solving skills while modeling ethics and integrity and collaborating effectively across the program

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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