This candidate will join the Sentinel Systems Engineering & Integration (SE&I) Team. This is a dual level Systems Engineer 3/4 with the primary location of Roy, Utah, we may also consider Colorado Springs, Colorado or Huntsville, Alabama. The work will be on-site and relocation assistance may be available.
Candidates must be able to translate primary Statement of Work requirements into the Master Subcontractor Statement of Work Template which drives the creation of Subcontractor Statements of Work.
The successful candidate will clearly demonstrate strong leadership and foundational systems engineering skills to drive rigor, traceability, and architectural context needed to craft an MSSOWT that is clear, verifiable, and aligned with the overall program objectives.
Demonstrated ability to foster diverse and inclusive teams with high levels of engagement, including mentoring and coaching, are a must. Excellent verbal and written communication skills are required. This candidate should feel comfortable providing critical, actionable feedback on system designs as well as giving regular status updates to program leadership.
Basic Qualifications:
Bachelor’s degree in a STEM field (Science, Technology, Engineering, Mathematics) required for both levels.
Principal Systems Engineer: 5 years or experience; or Master's degree with 3 years of experience; PhD with 1 years of experience
Sr Principal Systems Engineer: 8 years or experience; or Master's degree with 6 years of experience; PhD with 4 years of experience
- Must be a US Citizen with an active DoD Secret Clearance with an investigation date within the last 6 years
- Experience in System Engineering principles (including acquisition and MBSE)
- Proficient in using Microsoft (MS) Word, Excel, Power Point
- Proficient in using DOORS (including Change Proposals), Jira, and Confluence
- Experience resolving issues and providing technical support
- Capable of working with minimal direction and in team environments
- Experience working with internal customers outside of your own group
- Familiarity with SDRL and DID structures
- Familiarity with Compliance documentation
- Experience with Agile
Preferred Qualifications:
- Experience working with external customers to meet program expectations in a timely and efficient manner
- Experience using DXL
- Teamcenter/CPLM experience
- Experience with PrOP writing or governance
- Direct involvement in drafting or reviewing statements of work, contracts, or procurement documents
Primary 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.
Skills Required
- Bachelor's degree in a STEM field
- Principal level: 5 years of experience, or Master's degree with 3 years, or PhD with 1 year
- Senior Principal level: 8 years of experience, or Master's degree with 6 years, or PhD with 4 years
- U.S. citizenship
- Active DoD Secret clearance with an investigation date within the last 6 years
- Experience with systems engineering principles, including acquisition and MBSE
- Proficiency with Microsoft Word, Excel, and PowerPoint
- Proficiency with DOORS, including Change Proposals, Jira, and Confluence
- Experience resolving issues and providing technical support
- Ability to work with minimal direction and in team environments
- Experience working with internal customers outside the candidate's own group
- Familiarity with SDRL and DID structures
- Familiarity with compliance documentation
- Experience working with Agile
- Experience working with external customers
- Experience using DXL
- Teamcenter or CPLM experience
- Experience with PrOP writing or governance
- Experience drafting or reviewing statements of work, contracts, or procurement documents
Northrop Grumman Compensation & Benefits Highlights
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Healthcare Strength — Health coverage offers multiple medical plan options by region alongside dental, vision, mental‑health resources, and wellness programs. Recent materials also highlight added family‑building support, including a dedicated fertility benefit.
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Retirement Support — The 401(k) savings plan is positioned as competitive with a company match, auto‑escalation features, and access to an employee stock fund/ESPP. Official filings and benefits guides emphasize retirement as a core element of the Total Rewards package.
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Leave & Time Off Breadth — Many sites offer a 9/80 schedule, generous PTO, paid holidays, and flexible/telework options where program needs allow. Paid parental and caregiver leave are prominently featured, with recent enhancements for the delivering parent.
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