Sentinel - Sr. Staff Systems Engineer - 20504

Northrop Grumman•Roy, UT

1d•$166,500 - $249,700

About The Position

Northrop Grumman Defense Systems is hiring a Sr. Staff Systems Engineer in Roy, Utah, to support the Sentinel program. The role is part of the Command Systems Engineering, Integration and Test organization and drives development of the Command Systems business unit’s network architecture. The engineer will lead networking governance and standards development and create or synthesize network artifacts. The program supports the Air Force’s sustainment, development, production, and deployment of hardware and system modifications for ICBM ground and airborne launch control systems, launch facilities, and associated infrastructure. The successful candidate uses Model-Based Systems Engineering to design, test, and verify network capabilities; translates customer needs into high-level design documentation; develops network architecture governance and technical procedures; supports network requirements and interface development; and develops system documentation. The role also leads a small team of network engineers, provides mentorship, participates in technical meetings and working groups, and communicates architecture impacts to business and program stakeholders. The position requires an active DoD Secret clearance and the ability to be screened for Enhanced Security Clearances. It includes travel up to 10% of the time. The standard schedule is 9/80, with every other Friday off for employees working nine-hour days Monday through Thursday. Relocation assistance may be available. The listed primary salary range is $166,500 to $249,700.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in a STEM field with 14 years of experience, a master’s degree with 12 years of experience, or a Ph.D. with 9 years of experience.
U.S. citizenship and an active DoD Secret clearance with an investigation date within the last six years.
Ability to be successfully screened for Enhanced Security Clearances within a reasonable amount of time as determined by the company.
At least 2 years of experience with or demonstrated knowledge of Risk Management Framework (RMF), Security Technical Implementation Guide (STIG), and requirements development from control listings.
At least 2 years of experience with or demonstrated knowledge of network and software interconnections and interfaces, such as routers, switches, firewalls, and load balancers.
At least 3 years of experience working with Systems Engineering and Integration and Test (SEIT) processes.
At least 1 year of experience with Agile methodologies and tools such as JIRA and Confluence.
At least 1 year of experience supporting trade studies.

Nice To Haves

Experience with ICBMs, missile programs, Command and Control, or communications-related programs.
Communication and leadership skills, including experience leading small teams in a dynamic work environment.
Large-scale or complex system development experience across multiple program phases, including preliminary design, detailed design, integration and test, verification and sell-off, and transition to production.
Experience with technical reviews for large-scale and complex system development.
Demonstrated ability to make sound decisions in uncertain and difficult situations.
Experience implementing and using model-based systems engineering tools, practices, and methods.
Cisco CCNA, CCNP, or CCIE certification; Security+ CSSP or CISSP.
At least 1 year of experience managing requirements in DOORS.
At least 3 years of experience working with MBSE tools such as Cameo.

Responsibilities

Drive development of the Command Systems business unit’s network architecture.
Lead development of networking governance and standards for Command Systems, and develop or synthesize network artifacts.
Use Model-Based Systems Engineering to design, test, and verify network capabilities.
Translate customer needs into high-level design documentation to align design efforts.
Develop and implement network logical and physical architecture governance, technical procedures and processes, and tool standardization.
Identify required network documentation and ensure documents follow established processes, procedures, and technical standards.
Support development of network requirements and interfaces, translating customer intent into program requirements.
Lead and attend technical meetings supporting development of network products.
Support working-group discussions for customer decision points and communicate architecture impacts, including technical and program-management impacts, to the business unit.
Maintain knowledge of current and emerging industry and DoD trends and technologies in network frameworks, management, and analytics, and ensure appropriate utilization.
Lead a small team of network engineers and provide mentorship and coaching in network development and systems architecture.
Develop network architecture system documentation, including System Description Documents, Requirement Allocation Documents, and Concept of Operations.

Benefits

Medical coverage
Dental coverage
Vision coverage
401(k)
Educational assistance
Life insurance
Employee Assistance Programs and Work/Life Solutions
Paid time off
Health and wellness resources
Employee discounts
Potential eligibility for overtime, shift differential, and a discretionary bonus, depending on the position