Sentinel - Principal/Sr. Principal Systems Engineer - 20419
Quick Summary
The selected candidate will be embedded in the GN&C department and program integrated product teams, providing Systems Engineering support for the Guidance, Navigation, and Control Subsystem,
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 / Sr. Principal Systems Engineer to join its team. This position is in Roy, Utah and will support the Sentinel program. Northrop Grumman 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.
Responsibilities
~1 min readThe selected candidate will be embedded in the GN&C department and program integrated product teams, providing Systems Engineering support for the Guidance, Navigation, and Control Subsystem, to ensure sound engineering procedures and products; including, but not limited to, requirements, interfaces, architecture, and Software integration.
Candidate will report to the GN&C Assignments lead and is responsible for building system engineering artifacts needed for Software Design Review, Critical Design Review, Functional Configuration Audit, and System Qualification/Verification Review
The role entails coordination with higher level system engineers and design engineering to produce the needed documentation and set baseline system documentation in Cameo and DOORs and push artifacts through engineering approval and configuration management
Additional opportunities allow for communication with the customer and subcontractors to align requirements to the contract constraints and subcontracts to requirements.
This position may be filled as a Principal (level 3) or Sr. Principal (level 4) Systems Engineer.
Requirements
~2 min read
- Experience with aerospace development
- Experience with systems product development
- Understanding of the following specialty areas: nuclear surety, cybersecurity, flight safety
- Working understanding of basic control system theory and vehicle management systems / guidance system design
- Work experience in one of the following disciplines: guidance & control systems, inertial sensors, navigation systems or vehicle management systems
As a full-time employee of Northrop Grumman Space Systems, you are eligible for our robust benefits package including:
Medical, Dental & Vision coverage
401kEducational Assistance
Life Insurance
Employee Assistance Programs & Work/Life Solutions
Paid Time Off
Health & Wellness Resources
Employee Discounts
This position's standard work schedule is 9/80. The 9/80 schedule allows employees who work a nine-hour day Monday through Thursday to take every other Friday off
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Primary Level Salary Range: $98,400.00 - $147,600.00Secondary Level Salary Range: $122,800.00 - $184,200.00The 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.- Bachelor's Degree in STEM with 5 years of experience, 3 years of experience with master’s degree, 0 years of experience with PhD.
- Must be a US Citizen with an active DoD Secret Clearance with an investigation date within the last 6 years
- Must be able to obtain Special Program access in a reasonable amount of time as determined by the business needs of the company.
- Bachelor's degree in STEM and 8 years of experience, 6 years of experience with master’s degree, 4 years of experience with PhD.
- Must have an active U.S. Government DoD Secret security clearance at time of application, current and within scope, with an investigation date within the last 6 years
- Must be able to obtain Special Program access in a reasonable amount of time as determined by the business needs of the company.
Location & Eligibility
About this job
- Pay per year
- $98,400–$147,600 a year
- 23% below the $160,000 median for Systems Engineer jobs on Jobera (924 salaries).
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Listing Details
- Posted
- October 20, 2026
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- October 20, 2026
- Last seen
- October 20, 2026
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