Northrop Grumman Logo

Northrop Grumman

Sentinel - Principal / Sr Principal Engineer Systems

Posted 20 Days Ago
Be an Early Applicant
In-Office
Colorado Springs, CO, USA
98K-184K Annually
Senior level
In-Office
Colorado Springs, CO, USA
98K-184K Annually
Senior level
The Principal Systems Engineer will support Sentinel requirements engineering and verification strategy. Responsibilities include maintaining system-level requirements, decomposing and allocating lower-level requirements, managing requirements information with MBSE tools, coordinating verification across engineering teams, reporting status to leadership, and collaborating with government stakeholders. The role requires DOORS experience, systems engineering expertise, an active Secret clearance, and the ability to obtain SAP approval.
The summary above was generated by AI
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 Strategic Deterrent Systems Division is seeking a Principal / Sr. Principal Systems Engineer (level 3/4). This position will be located in Roy, Utah and supporting the Sentinel Program.

What You’ll Get To Do:

As a SEIT Verification engineer, you will be responsible for defining and coordinating the Sentinel systems engineering strategy for the allocation and verification of military and industry standards, levied against the Sentinel program. You will act as a cross-cutting liaison between SEIT Directors, Specialty Engineering, and various Business Units as the subject matter expert on how requirements verification is handled in the program. The successful candidate must have a strong engineering background, understand how requirements from military and industry standards are decomposed, allocated and verified into Sentinel performance specification. You will be responsible to coordinate requirements verification and report status to the SEIT leadership.

The successful candidate should have a deep understanding of system engineering requirement decomposition, the Sentinel program strategy, and general understanding of the Specialty Engineering requirement set. Experience with DOORS is a must. In addition, the successful candidate should have enthusiasm to learn and coordinate with all levels of engineering across the Sentinel Program.

Primary Duties and Responsibilities:

  • Support the program requirements lead to develop and maintain the system level requirement specification

  • Collaborate with program subject matter experts and various teams to ensure lower-level requirements are appropriately decomposed

  • Candidate will manage system level information, using Model Based Systems Engineering (MBSE) tools/software

  • Collaborate with US Government stakeholders to ensure their requirements are met.

Basic Qualifications:

  • T03: 5 Years with Bachelors in Science; 3 Years with Masters; 1 Year with PhD

  • T04: 8 Years with Bachelors in Science; 6 Years with Masters; 4 Years with PhD

  • Must have an active U.S. Government DoD Secret security clearance at time of application, current and within scope, with an 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 )

  • 1+ years’ experience using DOORS

Preferred Qualifications

  • US Citizenship with an Active Top-Secret Clearance or higher (awarded within the past 6 years) with the ability to receive a Special Access Program (SAP) certification

  • MBSE experience (DOORS/Cameo)

  • Knowledge of System Integration and Test Principles

  • Previous test experience at any level of build (unit, element, segment, etc.)

  • Experience working with internal and external teams to accomplish tasking

  • Ability to effectively communicate and present technical details to peers, and stakeholders

  • Experience operating in an Agile environment using any of the Atlassian software tool sets (JIRA, CONFLUENCE...etc.)

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

This position may offer relocation assistance.

#SentinelSystems

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.

Similar Jobs

2 Days Ago
In-Office
123K-184K Annually
Senior level
123K-184K Annually
Senior level
Aerospace • Logistics • Security • Software • Cybersecurity
Leads systems engineering for the Sentinel Payload Re-entry System, including requirements analysis, architecture, verification planning, environmental qualification, systems integration, testing, vendor coordination, and lifecycle support. The role develops requirements and test documentation, oversees environmental test campaigns, supports design reviews and investigations, and interfaces with suppliers, customers, and government stakeholders. An active DoD Secret clearance and extensive aerospace or defense systems engineering experience are required.
Top Skills: CameoCotsDoorsMagicdrawMbseModeling And SimulationSysmlUml
8 Days Ago
In-Office
98K-184K Annually
Senior level
98K-184K Annually
Senior level
Aerospace • Logistics • Security • Software • Cybersecurity
Lead systems engineering for the Sentinel missile program, focusing on interface definition, requirements decomposition, verification planning and execution, and MBSE artifact development. Coordinate interface working groups across mechanical, thermal, structural, fluid, software, and logical disciplines. Support design reviews including PDR, CDR, and FDR, requirements approval, compliance tracking, and flight hardware development.
Top Skills: Cameo Enterprise ArchitectureDodafDoorsMagicdrawModel-Based Systems Engineering (Mbse)UafUpdm
8 Days Ago
In-Office
98K-184K Annually
Senior level
98K-184K Annually
Senior level
Aerospace • Logistics • Security • Software • Cybersecurity
Designs and governs program-wide network architectures for the Sentinel weapons system. Responsibilities include developing network standards, interfaces, documentation, requirements, and scalable infrastructure; applying MBSE practices; supporting modeling, integration, testing, lifecycle activities, and technical reviews; coordinating with engineering teams; and providing network subject matter expertise across DoD systems development.
Top Skills: CameoCisco NetworkingDod 8570DoorsModel-Based Systems Engineering (Mbse)Nist 800-53Osi ProtocolsRhapsodySecurity+SysmlUml

What you need to know about the Colorado Tech Scene

With a business-friendly climate and research universities like CU Boulder and Colorado State, Colorado has made a name for itself as a startup ecosystem. The state boasts a skilled workforce and high quality of life thanks to its affordable housing, vibrant cultural scene and unparalleled opportunities for outdoor recreation. Colorado is also home to the National Renewable Energy Laboratory, helping cement its status as a hub for renewable energy innovation.

Key Facts About Colorado Tech

  • Number of Tech Workers: 260,000; 8.5% of overall workforce (2024 CompTIA survey)
  • Major Tech Employers: Lockheed Martin, Century Link, Comcast, BAE Systems, Level 3
  • Key Industries: Software, artificial intelligence, aerospace, e-commerce, fintech, healthtech
  • Funding Landscape: $4.9 billion in VC funding in 2024 (Pitchbook)
  • Notable Investors: Access Venture Partners, Ridgeline Ventures, Techstars, Blackhorn Ventures
  • Research Centers and Universities: Colorado School of Mines, University of Colorado Boulder, University of Denver, Colorado State University, Mesa Laboratory, Space Science Institute, National Center for Atmospheric Research, National Renewable Energy Laboratory, Gottlieb Institute

Sign up now Access later

Create Free Account

Please log in or sign up to report this job.

Create Free Account