Principal/ Sr Principal Systems Engineer- 17395
About The Position
Northrop Grumman is hiring a dual-level Principal or Senior Principal Systems Engineer for the Sentinel Systems Engineering & Integration (SE&I) Team. The primary location is Roy, Utah; Colorado Springs, Colorado, and Huntsville, Alabama may also be considered. The work is on-site, and relocation assistance may be available. The role focuses on translating primary Statement of Work requirements into the Master Subcontractor Statement of Work Template, which is used to create Subcontractor Statements of Work. The successful candidate will apply systems engineering skills and leadership to ensure rigor, traceability, and architectural context, producing clear and verifiable work aligned with program objectives. The candidate will foster diverse and inclusive teams through engagement, mentoring, and coaching, provide actionable feedback on system designs, and give regular status updates to program leadership. Travel is approximately 10% of the time.
Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree in a STEM field (Science, Technology, Engineering, or Mathematics).
- For the Principal Systems Engineer level: 5 years of experience; alternatively, a master's degree with 3 years of experience or a PhD with 1 year of experience.
- For the Senior Principal Systems Engineer level: 8 years of experience; alternatively, a master's degree with 6 years of experience or a PhD with 4 years of experience.
- Must be a U.S. citizen with an active DoD Secret clearance and an investigation date within the last 6 years.
- Experience with systems engineering principles, including acquisition and model-based systems engineering (MBSE).
- Proficiency with Microsoft Word, Excel, and PowerPoint.
- Proficiency with DOORS, including Change Proposals, Jira, and Confluence.
- Ability to work with minimal direction and in team environments.
- Experience working with internal customers outside the candidate's own group.
- Familiarity with SDRL and DID structures.
- Familiarity with compliance documentation.
- Experience with Agile.
- Strong verbal and written communication skills.
Nice To Haves
- Experience working with external customers to meet program expectations in a timely and efficient manner.
- Experience using DXL.
- Teamcenter/CPLM experience.
- Experience with PrOP writing or governance.
- Direct involvement in drafting or reviewing statements of work, contracts, or procurement documents.
Responsibilities
- Translate primary Statement of Work requirements into the Master Subcontractor Statement of Work Template.
- Apply systems engineering rigor, traceability, and architectural context to create clear and verifiable subcontractor work statements aligned with program objectives.
- Foster diverse and inclusive teams with strong engagement, including mentoring and coaching.
- Provide critical, actionable feedback on system designs.
- Provide regular status updates to program leadership.
- Resolve issues and provide technical support.
Benefits
- Health insurance coverage.
- Life and disability insurance.
- Savings plan.
- Company-paid holidays.
- Paid time off (PTO) for vacation and/or personal business.
- Employees may be eligible for overtime, shift differential, and a discretionary bonus, depending on the position.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Principal
