Sentinel - Systems / Principal Systems Engineer - 19034

Northrop GrummanRoy, UT
$79,300 - $147,600Onsite

About The Position

Northrop Grumman Defense Systems is seeking a Systems Engineer / Principal Systems Engineer for the Payload Re-entry System (PRS) for the Sentinel Program, located at the Strategic Deterrence Division (SDS) headquarters in Roy, UT. This role may offer a competitive relocation assistance package. As a PRS Systems Engineer the primary job responsibilities are the following: Perform requirements analysis, develop source data for requirements, generate requirements verification, and help prepare test plans and procedures. Participate in technical planning, system integration, verification and validation, cost and risk, and supportability and effectiveness analyses for mechanical, electrical and integrated systems. Apply the principles of engineering to design components and systems using applicable standards and specifications. Verify specifications and designs through modeling and simulation, test data processing, and performance analysis. Support all phases of the systems lifecycle including concept, design, fabrication, test, installation, operation, maintenance and disposal. Develop Basis of Estimates (BOEs) for the systems engineering function. Interface with United States Air Force Customer.

Requirements

  • 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
  • Current or ability to obtain and maintain a Special Access Program (SAP) approval within a reasonable period of time, as determined by the company to meet its business need
  • Bachelor's degree in a Science, Technology, Engineering or Mathematics (STEM) discipline from an accredited university and 2 years of experience, 0 years of experience with a Master's degree (for Systems Engineer level)
  • Minimum of 1 year of experience with Core Systems Engineering (Requirements, Architecture, Interfaces, or Verification) (for Systems Engineer level)
  • Experience with any of the following tools and languages: DOORS, Cameo, MagicDraw, UML, SysML
  • Experience interfacing with suppliers or government customers
  • Bachelor of Science degree in a STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering, or Mathematics) discipline and 5 years of related experience; 3 years experience with a Master of Science degree; 1 year experience with a PhD (for Principal Systems Engineer level)
  • Minimum 3 years of experience with MBSE tools (for Principal Systems Engineer level)
  • Minimum 3 years of experience with Core Systems Engineering (Requirements, Architecture, Interfaces, or Verification) (for Principal Systems Engineer level)
  • Experience in requirement verification planning (for Principal Systems Engineer level)

Nice To Haves

  • Preferred degrees include (Electrical, Mechanical, Aerospace engineering)
  • 3 years of experience with ICBM Weapon Systems
  • 3 years of experience in Systems Engineering and any of the following areas: Requirements Management: MBSE, Functional Block Diagrams, Specification Trees; Systems and end item requirements validation and verification; Design: Systems Design, Systems Architecture, Systems Integration, N2 Analysis, Trade Studies
  • General knowledge of multiple engineering disciplines: Safety, Nuclear Hardness, Nuclear Surety, Material Science, Environmental, Parts and Logistics, etc
  • Experience with CDRL development for customer review
  • Experience executing System Milestone efforts such as: ARR, PDR, CDR, etc.
  • Active DoD Top Secret security clearance
  • Active SAP clearance

Responsibilities

  • Perform requirements analysis, develop source data for requirements, generate requirements verification, and help prepare test plans and procedures
  • Participate in technical planning, system integration, verification and validation, cost and risk, and supportability and effectiveness analyses for mechanical, electrical and integrated systems
  • Apply the principles of engineering to design components and systems using applicable standards and specifications
  • Verify specifications and designs through modeling and simulation, test data processing, and performance analysis
  • Support all phases of the systems lifecycle including concept, design, fabrication, test, installation, operation, maintenance and disposal
  • Develop Basis of Estimates (BOEs) for the systems engineering function
  • Interface with United States Air Force Customer

Benefits

  • Medical, Dental & Vision coverage
  • 401k
  • Educational Assistance
  • Life Insurance
  • Employee Assistance Programs & Work/Life Solutions
  • Paid Time Off
  • Health & Wellness Resources
  • Employee Discounts
  • Relocation assistance may be available
  • Overtime
  • Shift differential
  • Discretionary bonus
  • Annual bonuses
  • Long Term Incentives (for VP or Director positions)
  • Company paid holidays
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