Sentinel - Principal Systems Safety Engineer - 17339 - 17585
Quick Summary
Northrop Grumman Defense Systems is seeking to add System Safety Engineers to its Safety Engineering team in support of the Ground Based Strategic Deterrent (GBSD) program.
Active participation in the design of products/systems,
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 to hire a Principal Systems Safety Engineer to join its team of diverse and qualified individuals. This position will be located in Roy, Utah or Huntsville, Alabama and will support the Sentinel program in the Strategic Deterrent Systems (SDS) division.
This role may offer a competitive relocation assistance package.
Responsibilities
~1 min readNorthrop Grumman Defense Systems is seeking to add System Safety Engineers to its Safety Engineering team in support of the Ground Based Strategic Deterrent (GBSD) 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.
The System Safety Engineer is to influence design for meeting safety expectations and requirements for our Northrop Grumman Products. The successful candidate will independently analyze and recommend design features that meet safety criteria in system design to control or eliminate hazards.
Requirements
~2 min read- Bachelor's degree in a STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering or Mathematics) discipline with a minimum 5 years of related experience; 3 years with a Master’s; or 1 years with a PhD.
- Must be a US Citizen with an active U.S. Government DoD Secret Clearance, at time of application, current and within scope, with an investigation date 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
- At least 1 year of using DO-178 or DO-254 for design development
- At least 1 year experience with C/C++, Java, object oriented design or similar software development experience
- At least 1 year of using MIL-STD-882E to conduct Preliminary, Functional, Subsystem, System, Operating and Support Hazard Analysis
- Strong written and verbal communication skills of the English language
- At least 1 year experience using MIL-STD-882E or similar processes for hardware and /or software design development
- Lead a team in software safety processes in Engineering and Manufacturing Development Phase
- Experience developing in an Agile environment
- Model Based Systems Engineering experience
- Experience developing missile flight systems software
- Associate Safety Professional (ASP) / Certified Safety Professional (CSP) Certificate
- Weapon System experience (Minuteman III or similar military or industry experience)
- Active Top Secret clearance with investigation in the last 6 years
What We Offer
~1 min readAs a full-time employee of Northrop Grumman, you are eligible for our robust benefits package including:
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About this job
- Pay per year
- $98,400–$147,600 a year
- 23% above the $100,000 median for Health & Safety Specialist jobs on Jobera (439 salaries).
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- October 30, 2026
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