Advanced Programs - Sr. Principal Systems Engineer - 18309
Quick Summary
Decompose and allocate system
Northrop Grumman Strategic Deterrent Systems Division is seeking a Senior Principal Systems Engineer. This position will be in Roy, UT, and supporting the Advanced Programs organization.
Responsibilities
~1 min read- →Decompose and allocate system requirements into detailed specifications, maintaining end-to-end traceability throughout the lifecycle.
- →Develop functional architectures, use cases, and concepts of operations for cruise-missile subsystems, including model-based systems engineering artifacts (CAMEO, DOORS).
- →Lead hardware-in-the-loop, developmental flight, and operational test integration, overseeing verification and validation of software and hardware components.
- →Create and manage technical-maturation roadmaps and integration plans for the Technology Maturation and Risk Reduction (TMRR) phase.
- →Identify, analyze, and mitigate program risks, producing risk-management plans and supporting decision-making.
- →Facilitate cross-functional working groups and model-capability reviews, ensuring adherence to standards and processes.
- →Produce key systems-engineering deliverables such as design reviews, trade studies, interface control documents, and requirements baselines.
- →Contribute to proposal development, RFP/RFS responses, and Bases of Estimate for TMRR efforts.
- →Act as a Systems Engineering liaison with internal teams, external partners, and customers, providing expertise and guidance.
Requirements
~2 min read-
Active DoD Top Secret Clearance.
CompTIA Security+ certification.
Experience with DoD weapon-system conceptual and preliminary design, particularly for test and integration.
Flight-test planning experience and development of test procedures for cruise-missile systems.
Familiarity with Agile methodologies and Atlassian toolset (Jira, Confluence) for software development and integration.
Recent requirements development and decomposition experience
Specifically deriving requirements for supplier specifications
Flight systems architecture development experience – In either the missile or unmanned aircraft domain
System Requirements Review experience
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
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.
Primary Level Salary Range: $135,800.00 - $203,600.00The 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.
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About this job
- Posted
- 8 days ago
Listing Details
- First seen
- October 8, 2026
- Last seen
- October 16, 2026
Posting Health
- Days active
- 7
- Repost count
- 0
- Trust Level
- 27%
- Scored at
- October 16, 2026
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