Sentinel - Principal / Sr Principal Human Factors Engineer - 18032*

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Roy, UT, USA
In-Office
98K-184K Annually
Senior level
Aerospace • Logistics • Security • Software • Cybersecurity
The Role
Lead Human Factors/System Engineering activities for the Sentinel program including requirements development and allocation, use case creation, interface definition, verification & validation, and requirements traceability to ensure compliance with Mil-Std-1472. Coordinate across IPTs, produce system engineering artifacts, support technical planning, and maintain system performance documentation.
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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.

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 Human Factors Engineer (T03 level) / Sr Principal Human Factors Engineer (T04 level). This position is located in Roy, Utah, and supports the Sentinel program.

This role may offer a competitive relocation assistance package.

What You’ll Get To Do:

Northrop Grumman Defense Systems is seeking to add a Principal / Sr. Principal Systems Engineer to its Human Systems Integration (HSI) team to work compliance on the Sentinel program.  The selected engineer may be responsible for multiple tasks within requirements, verification, and interfaces for the Sentinel program from a human engineering perspective.  The Systems Engineer may be responsible for supporting activities including use case development, requirements definition / allocation, functional decomposition, interface definition, verification & validation, and requirements traceability.

Responsibilities may include: 

  • Contribute to system requirements development, management, and analysis for human engineering compliance documents to include Mil-Std-1472 and other applicable industry standards

  • Collaborate with program IPT counterparts to develop supporting systems engineering and design artifacts

  • Be proficient in the development of key system engineering artifacts such as requirement specifications and interface definition documents

  • Ensure appropriate coordination between SEIT Human Systems Integration and other design and integration teams

  • Participate in technical planning, verification and validation development, cost and risk considerations, and requirements analyses for integrated systems

Basic Qualifications

This requisition may be filled at either the Principal Engineer level (T-03) or Sr Principal Engineer level (T-04).

Required 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 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 needs

  • Experience using Microsoft (MS) Word, Excel, Power Point, MS Project and Engineering Scheduling tools or applications

  • Experience with Compliance requirements and Mil-Std-1472

  • 3 years of Systems Engineering experience

  • 2 years of experience developing or reviewing requirements within DOORS or similar tool

  • 1 year of experience creating, updating, and maintaining system performance documentation

Principal Systems Engineer (T-03 level):
  • Bachelor’s Degree in STEM fields such as Computer Science, Systems Engineering, Mathematics, Physics, or a related discipline (e.g., human factors or psychology) from an accredited university is preferred, along with 5 years of experience; or a Master’s degree in a STEM-related field with 3 years of relevant work experience; or a PhD in a related field with 1 year of relevant work experience

Sr. Principal Systems Engineer (T-04 level):
  • Bachelor’s Degree in STEM fields such as Computer Science, Systems Engineering, Mathematics, Physics, or a related discipline (e.g., human factors or psychology) from an accredited university is preferred, along with 8 years of experience; or a Master’s degree in a STEM-related field with 6 years of relevant work experience; or a PhD in a related field with 4 years of relevant work experience

Preferred Qualification

  • 3 years’ experience in ICBM (MMIII or Sentinel) OR complex aerospace/defense systems

  • 2 years’ experience in team environments with leadership responsibilities

  • 1 year of experience with interface products (IRS, IDD, ICD) and requirement specifications

  • Large scale / complex system development experience across multiple phases of a development program: preliminary design, detailed design, integration and test, verification and sell off, transition to production

  • Experience with implementing and using model-based systems engineering (MBSE) tools, practices, and methods

  • Strong understanding and broad application of complex engineering systems (engineering standards, configuration management, material review board, process control, tooling, facilities, software, etc.) for the development of complex systems of systems

  • Strong oral and written communication skills, including demonstrated experience with high value customer presentations, with ability to focus on multiple projects with competing priorities

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  

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.

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Primary Level Salary Range: $98,400.00 - $147,600.00Secondary Level Salary Range: $122,800.00 - $184,200.00

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

  • Must be a US Citizen with an active U.S. Government Secret Clearance (investigation within last 6 years)
  • Ability to obtain and maintain Special Access Program (SAP) approval
  • Experience using MS Word, Excel, PowerPoint, MS Project and Engineering Scheduling tools
  • Experience with compliance requirements and Mil-Std-1472
  • 3 years of Systems Engineering experience
  • 2 years developing or reviewing requirements within DOORS or similar tool
  • 1 year creating, updating, and maintaining system performance documentation
  • Principal level: Bachelor's in STEM +5 years OR Master's +3 years OR PhD +1 year (qualification for T-03)
  • Sr Principal level: Bachelor's in STEM +8 years OR Master's +6 years OR PhD +4 years (qualification for T-04)
  • Bachelor's degree in STEM (preferred wording in posting)
  • 3 years experience in ICBM (MMIII or Sentinel) OR complex aerospace/defense systems
  • 2 years experience in team environments with leadership responsibilities
  • 1 year experience with interface products (IRS, IDD, ICD) and requirement specifications
  • Experience with model-based systems engineering (MBSE) tools, practices, and methods
  • Large scale/complex system development experience across multiple phases
  • Strong oral and written communication skills and customer presentation experience

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.

  • Retirement Support 401(k) matching is considered strong, with additional defined-benefit coverage for certain cohorts and options like catch-up contributions. Retirement programs are repeatedly highlighted as a core strength of the total rewards.
  • Leave & Time Off Breadth PTO, company-paid holidays, and compressed work schedules (such as 9/80) provide meaningful time away and flexibility. These scheduling options are cited as a major quality-of-life benefit across many locations.
  • Parental & Family Support Paid parental leave alongside caregiver leave, adoption assistance, and back-up care supports a range of family needs. These programs have been expanded recently, signaling continued investment in family support.

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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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