About the role

RELOCATION ASSISTANCE: Relocation assistance may be available

CLEARANCE REQUIRED FOR START: Yes

CLEARANCE TYPE: Secret

TRAVEL: Yes, 10% of the Time

Description

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 Sr. Principal System Engineer to support the Sentinel Program in Roy, UT.

Responsibilities include, but are not limited to:

Support system requirements development, management, analysis, and traceability, to translate customer requirements and CONOPS into systems requirements, and further allocate to lower-level requirements.
Assist with the generation and revision of executable system and subsystem requirements documents, interface documents, and test and verification documents.
Support systems engineering metrics and technical performance measurement tracking.
Support the preparation of system engineering materials during system reviews as needed.
Interface with inter-organizational management and external Customer to communicate technical briefing and program status.
Ensures the logical and systematic conversion of customer or product requirements into total systems solutions that acknowledge technical, schedule, and cost constraint
Performs functional analysis, detailed trade studies, requirements allocation and interface definition studies to translate customer requirements into Hardware and Software specifications

Basic Qualifications:

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 PhD
Must be a US Citizen with an active US Government Secret Clearance
5+ years experience with writing, maintaining, and/or owning interface requirements
Experience in systems engineering tools, such as DOORS, CAMEO.
Experience in configuration management and product lifecycle management tool(s).
Development of Interface Requirement Specifications (IRS) or Interface Control Documents (ICD)
Experience in technical documentation
Ability to get and maintain an SAP clearance.

Preferred Qualifications:

Experience in Model-Based Systems Engineering approach.
Experience working in the defense industry or weapon system
Understanding of SSCMAN 91-710 Range Safety Compliance
Experience in developing an Operational Concept (OpsCon) document
Experience with large complex design and hardware integration efforts.
Experience in developing of Interface Requirement Specifications (IRS)
Experience in developing of Interface Control Documents (ICD)
Active Sentinel SAP clearance.

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

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.

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Primary 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.

Aplyr's read

Northrop Grumman is a leader in aerospace and defense, attracting skilled professionals in engineering, cyber systems, and program management for cutting-edge technology solutions.
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What's promising

•Strong focus on innovation in autonomous systems and cyber security.
•Diverse range of roles, from engineering to program management, indicates growth opportunities.
•Global presence offers international career prospects and exposure.

What to watch

•High dependence on government contracts could affect stability during budget cuts.
•Complex projects may lead to demanding work environments and long hours.
•Limited public information about diversity and inclusion initiatives.

Why Northrop Grumman

•Specializes in advanced C4ISR technology, setting it apart in defense solutions.
•Pioneering work in space systems contributes to national security and exploration.
•Offers a robust internship program across multiple engineering disciplines.

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Northrop Grumman is a global aerospace and defense technology company that provides innovative systems, products, and solutions in autonomous systems, cyber, C4ISR, space, and logistics.