Sentinel - Principal/Sr. Principal Systems Engineer - 20419
About The Position
Northrop Grumman Defense Systems is hiring a Principal or Sr. Principal Systems Engineer in Roy, Utah, to support the Sentinel program. The program supports the Air Force’s sustainment, development, production, and deployment of hardware and system modifications for Intercontinental Ballistic Missile (ICBM) Ground and Airborne Launch Control Systems, Launch Facilities, and associated infrastructure. Embedded in the Guidance, Navigation, and Control (GN&C) department and program integrated product teams, the engineer will provide Systems Engineering support for the Guidance, Navigation, and Control Subsystem. The role supports sound engineering procedures and products related to requirements, interfaces, architecture, and software integration. The position may be filled at Principal (level 3) or Sr. Principal (level 4).
Requirements
- Must be a U.S. citizen.
- Must hold an active DoD Secret clearance; for the Sr. Principal level, the clearance must be active at the time of application, current, and within scope. The investigation date must be within the last six years.
- Must be able to obtain Special Program access within a reasonable amount of time, as determined by business needs.
- Principal level: Bachelor's degree in STEM and 5 years of experience, a master's degree and 3 years of experience, or a Ph.D. and 0 years of experience.
- Sr. Principal level: Bachelor's degree in STEM and 8 years of experience, a master's degree and 6 years of experience, or a Ph.D. and 4 years of experience.
Nice To Haves
- Experience with aerospace development.
- Experience with systems product development.
- Understanding of nuclear surety, cybersecurity, or flight safety.
- Working understanding of basic control system theory and vehicle management systems or guidance system design.
- Work experience in guidance and control systems, inertial sensors, navigation systems, or vehicle management systems.
Responsibilities
- Provide Systems Engineering support for the Guidance, Navigation, and Control Subsystem.
- Develop system engineering artifacts needed for Software Design Review, Critical Design Review, Functional Configuration Audit, and System Qualification/Verification Review.
- Coordinate with higher-level systems engineers and design engineering to produce documentation and establish baseline system documentation in Cameo and DOORS.
- Move engineering artifacts through engineering approval and configuration management.
- Communicate with customers and subcontractors to align requirements with contract constraints and subcontract requirements.
Benefits
- Medical, dental, and vision coverage.
- 401(k).
- Educational assistance.
- Life insurance.
- Employee assistance programs and work/life solutions.
- Paid time off.
- Health and wellness resources.
- Employee discounts.
- Disability insurance.
- Company-paid holidays.
- Potential eligibility for overtime, shift differential, and a discretionary bonus.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Senior
