Sentinel (GBSD) - Principal Engineer Systems (14295)

RELOCATION ASSISTANCE: Relocation assistance may be available

CLEARANCE TYPE: Secret

TRAVEL: Yes, 10% of the Time

Description

At Northrop Grumman, our employees have incredible opportunities to work on revolutionary systems that impact people's lives around the world today, and for generations to come. Our pioneering and inventive spirit has enabled us to be at the forefront of many technological advancements in our nation's history - from the first flight across the Atlantic Ocean, to stealth bombers, to landing on the moon. We look for people who have bold new ideas, courage and a pioneering spirit to join forces to invent the future, and have fun along the way. Our culture thrives on intellectual curiosity, cognitive diversity and bringing your whole self to work — and we have an insatiable drive to do what others think is impossible. Our employees are not only part of history, they're making history.

Join Northrop Grumman on our continued mission to push the boundaries of possible across land, sea, air, space, and cyberspace. Enjoy a culture where your voice is valued and start contributing to our team of passionate professionals providing real-life solutions to our world’s biggest challenges. We take pride in creating purposeful work and allowing our employees to grow and achieve their goals every day by Defining Possible. With our competitive pay and comprehensive benefits, we have the right opportunities to fit your life and launch your career today. 

Northrop Grumman Defense Systems is seeking a Principal Systems Engineer (T03 level). This position is located in Roy, UT and supports the Sentinel program. 

This role may offer a competitive relocation assistance package.

What You’ll Get To Do:

The selected candidate will provide horizontal integration support for the Aerospace Vehicle equipment (AVE) Systems Engineering and Integration (SEI) Organization.  They will work across AVE SEI’s teams who specialize in requirements, interfaces, architecture, mechanical/electrical design integration, and many specialties of modeling, simulation, and analysis to aid in the management Major Program Event campaigns with a focus on Critical Design Review (CDR) and first flight preparation.  

The responsibilities include but are not limited to:

• Organize and drive timely completion of reviews
• Facilitate action item closure between AVE elements and the customer
• Support to incremental CDR execution eventually culminating in an AVE CDR (includes execution of CDR, readiness assessment)
• Support flight design reviews
• Work with teammates across a wide variety of disciplines and get intimately familiar with all aspects of the Missile
• Provide product development surge support to AVE SEI org as needed

Basic Qualifications:

• Must be a US Citizen with an active U.S. Government DoD Secret security clearance at time of application with an investigation completed within the last 6 years
• Must have the ability to obtain and maintain Special Access Program (SAP) approval within a reasonable period of time, as determined by the company to meet its business need
• 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
• Basic working knowledge of Systems Engineering
• Willingness to learn and work across multiple IPTs through multiple engineering disciplines
• Willingness to spend significant portion of workday in meetings and coordination with multiple engineering disciplines

Preferred Qualifications

•  Experience in core systems engineering and model-based concepts and tools (e.g. DOORS and Cameo EA)
• Experience in mechanical and electrical design and Siemens tool suite
• Experience in modeling, simulation, or analysis especial of flight vehicles
• Missile design and development experience
• Demonstrated proficiency in analytical thinking and problem-solving skills and Systems Thinking mindset
• Strong work ethic and the ability to work self-sufficiently and as part of an integrated product team (IPT)
• Excellent decision making and communication (written and oral) skills

Position Benefits

As a full-time employee of Northrop Grumman, you are eligible for our robust benefits package including:  

• Medical, Dental & Vision coverage  
• 401k  
• Educational Assistance  
• Life Insurance  
• Employee Assistance Programs & Work/Life Solutions   
• Paid Time Off   
• Health & Wellness Resources   
• Employee Discounts  

https://www.northropgrumman.com/who-we-are/total-rewards-benefits/

This position’s standard work schedule is a 9/80. The 9/80 schedule allows employees who work a nine-hour day Monday through Thursday to take every other Friday off.   

This role may offer a competitive relocation assistance package.

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Salary Range: $95,300.00 - $142,900.00

The above salary range represents a general guideline; however, Northrop Grumman considers a number of factors when determining base salary offers such as the scope and responsibilities of the position and the candidate's experience, education, skills and current market conditions.

Depending on the position, employees may be eligible for overtime, shift differential, and a discretionary bonus in addition to base pay. Annual bonuses are designed to reward individual contributions as well as allow employees to share in company results. Employees in Vice President or Director positions may be eligible for Long Term Incentives. In addition, Northrop Grumman provides a variety of benefits including health insurance coverage, life and disability insurance, savings plan, Company paid holidays and paid time off (PTO) for vacation and/or personal business.

The application period for the job is estimated to be 20 days from the job posting date. However, this timeline may be shortened or extended depending on business needs and the availability of qualified candidates.

Northrop Grumman is an Equal Opportunity Employer, making decisions without regard to race, color, religion, creed, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, national origin, age, veteran status, disability, or any other protected class. For our complete EEO and pay transparency statement, please visit http://www.northropgrumman.com/EEO. U.S. Citizenship is required for all positions with a government clearance and certain other restricted positions.