Sentinel Manager Mechanical Engineering 2 - 20662

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Roy, UT, USA
In-Office
127K-190K Annually
Senior level
Aerospace • Logistics • Security • Software • Cybersecurity
The Role
Leads mechanical design and development for Sentinel Command Systems Wing Operations and Physical Security hardware. Translates requirements into producible design solutions, selects and integrates COTS hardware, manages engineering releases and documentation in Siemens Teamcenter, and supports critical design milestones. Provides functional leadership through mentoring, career development, performance feedback, training, engagement, and one-on-ones for mechanical engineering staff.
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RELOCATION ASSISTANCE: Relocation assistance may be available

CLEARANCE REQUIRED FOR START: Yes

CLEARANCE TYPE: Secret

TRAVEL: Yes, 10% of the TimeDescription

At 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.

Northrop Grumman Defense Systems is seeking a  Mechanical Engineering Manager to support of the Sentinel Program.  This position is located in Roy, UT.


Northrop Grumman is seeking a Mechanical Engineering Manager to support the design and development of hardware solutions for Command Systems Wing Operations and Physical Security. This dual-hatted role includes approximately 80% direct technical contribution and 20% functional leadership support for a mechanical engineering homeroom.


The selected candidate will support the design, selection, integration, and release of wing operations and physical security hardware devices and mechanical assemblies in support of key program milestones, including Critical Design Review. Responsibilities include maturing the hardware baseline with cross-functional stakeholders, supporting engineering release activities, and ensuring high-quality design documentation in CPLM tools such as Siemens Teamcenter.


This role requires experience translating requirements into mechanical design solutions and applying sound engineering practices to deliver robust, producible, and well-documented hardware. The candidate should have experience with COTS product selection, engineering release, and ASME standards including Y14.5 and Y14.24.


In the functional leadership portion of the role, this position will support mechanical engineering staff in career development, performance feedback, goal setting, training, engagement, and routine 1-on-1s. This role is not intended to serve as the day-to-day assignment manager for program tasking, but rather as a functional leader supporting the development and engagement of the mechanical engineering team.


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 a 9/80. The 9/80 schedule allows employees who work a nine-hour day Monday through Thursday to take every other Friday off. Position may offer relocation assistance


You Will Bring These Qualifications:

  • Bachelor’s degree in a STEM field with 8 years of related experience, or Master’s degree in a STEM field with 6 years of related experience
  • Active U.S. Government Secret security clearance at time of application, current and within scope, with the ability to obtain and maintain SAP approval within a reasonable period of time, as determined by the company to meet its business need
  • Experience with PLM tools such as Siemens Teamcenter
  • Experience translating requirements into mechanical design solutions
  • Experience in a technical leadership role
  • Experience with ASME Y14.5 and Y14.24

These Qualifications Are Nice To Have:

  • Experience with ICBM system design
  • Experience with COTS hardware design, procurement, and configuration control
  • Experience with Systems Engineering tools and concepts, including DOORS and Cameo
  • Previous experience providing functional leadership, mentorship, or performance and development support to engineers
  • Experience releasing mechanical designs and documentation in a controlled PLM environment
  • Experience with COTS hardware/product selection, evaluation, integration, and engineering release

Primary Level Salary Range: $126,600.00 - $189,800.00

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.

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 with 8 years of related experience, or a master’s degree in a STEM field with 6 years of related experience
  • Active U.S. Government Secret security clearance at application, current and within scope
  • Ability to obtain and maintain SAP approval
  • Experience with PLM tools such as Siemens Teamcenter
  • Experience translating requirements into mechanical design solutions
  • Experience in a technical leadership role
  • Experience with ASME Y14.5 and Y14.24
  • Experience with ICBM system design
  • Experience with COTS hardware design, procurement, and configuration control
  • Experience with systems engineering tools and concepts, including DOORS and Cameo
  • Functional leadership, mentorship, or engineer performance and development support experience
  • Experience releasing mechanical designs and documentation in a controlled PLM environment
  • Experience with COTS hardware or product selection, evaluation, integration, and engineering release

Northrop Grumman Compensation & Benefits Highlights

The following summarizes recurring compensation and benefits themes identified from responses generated by popular LLMs to common candidate questions about Northrop Grumman and has not been reviewed or approved by Northrop Grumman.

  • 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.
  • 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.
  • 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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HQ: Charlotte, North Carolina
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What We Do

We are a close-knit community of big thinkers collaborating to keep the world safe. Our passion, creativity and expertise bring next-level technology solutions to life in autonomous systems, cyber, C4ISR, strike, space, and logistics and modernization for our customers around the globe. On the Northrop Grumman team, you’ll join our pursuit of excellence immersed in a dynamic culture of innovation and respect. Your unique perspective will help achieve our shared vision for the future of global security. Every step of the way, you'll be supported by world-class training, employee resource groups and a comprehensive benefits package that enables greater health and happiness for you and your family. Worldwide and across disciplines, we’re challenging what’s possible for technology to protect people and places from undersea to outer space and into cyberspace. And we see the impact of our performance every day. We are Northrop Grumman, and we work on what matters—now, you too can make a difference. Explore opportunities in engineering, IT, manufacturing, business management, cybersecurity and more with us. Northrop Grumman is committed to hiring and retaining a diverse workforce. We are proud to be an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer.

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