Principal Systems Engineer - 18513

Northrop Grumman•Roy, UT

1d•$98,400 - $147,600•Onsite

About The Position

Northrop Grumman Defense Systems is seeking a Systems Principal Engineer to support the Sentinel program. This role is within the Flight Systems Futures operating unit, focusing on the design, development, and demonstration of hypersonic re-entry vehicles and advanced payloads. The team emphasizes rapid development and prototyping in a fast-paced, mission-driven environment to mature innovative concepts into credible, testable solutions for strategic deterrence needs. The position is located in Roy, Utah.

Requirements

Bachelor's degree in Systems, Software, or related STEM degree field with 5 years of experience; or 3 years experience with a Master's (MS) degree; or 1 year experience with a STEM PhD.
US Citizen with a current/active US Government Top Secret clearance at time of application, current and within scope, renewed or initiated within the last 6 years.
Able to be successfully screened for Enhanced Security Clearances, within a reasonable amount of time as determined by the company to meet its business needs.
3+ years experience to include full lifecycle work (concept, development, verification, sustainment), SysML based MBSE tools (IBM Rhapsody, Cameo, SysML v2) and the ability to develop and maintain system models.
3+ years experience in writing, managing, and tracing complex requirements (e.g., using DOORS, Jama, or Polarion), defining verification plans, test procedures, executing system level verification activities, and creating and governing ICDs for hardware, software, and external system interfaces.
Strong written and verbal communication; ability to produce clear technical documentation and present to senior leadership and customers.

Nice To Haves

Hands on experience conducting lab based hardware demonstrations and integrating system models with test rigs.
Direct exposure to Nuclear Surety and Nuclear Safety systems (e.g., NQA1, DOE safety standards).
Familiarity with model based test generation and automated test frameworks.
Familiarity with Northrop Grumman engineering standards (CMMI, DO178C, MILSTD498, NQA1) and safety critical development practices.
Basic proficiency in Python or MATLAB for data analysis and test automation (not a primary development role).
Professional certifications (e.g., INCOSE Certified Systems Engineering Professional, Certified MBSE).

Responsibilities

Serve as the Responsible Engineer for hardware and software items procured from external vendors or through internal work orders.
Interpret technical data (drawings, datasheets, test reports) to assess applicability to the program’s requirement set.
Partner with vendors to resolve technical challenges while protecting cost, schedule, and performance targets.
Review and approve deliverables from the subcontract data requirements list.
Assist in managing subcontractor statement of works and subcontractor performance (may require travel to vendor location).
Maintain configuration control and ensure all delivered items meet applicable Northrop Grumman engineering standards (CMMI, MILSTD498, etc.).
Provide regular status reports and risk updates to the Fulgurite program leadership.
Participate in cross functional reviews (design, trade, verification) and support source selection activities as needed.
Document decisions, nonconformances, and corrective actions in the program’s requirements traceability and configuration management tools.