Principal Systems Engineer / Sr. Principal Systems Engineer
Quick Summary
The selected Principal Systems Engineer, as part of the Sentinel Logistics Support team, will be assigned to support the Logistics System Capability Thread.
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 currently has an opening for a Principal Systems Engineer/Sr. Principal Systems Engineer. This position is located in Roy, UT 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
~3 min readThe selected Principal Systems Engineer, as part of the Sentinel Logistics Support team, will be assigned to support the Logistics System Capability Thread. This role provides a great growth opportunity for an individual interested in developing into a technical leadership role.
Specific duties include, but are not limited to the following:
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Collaborate with program IPT counterparts to develop rigorous and proper systems engineering and design artifacts.
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Mange and optimize database for Dynamic Object-Oriented Requirements System (DOORS) tools.
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Work with technical teams and stakeholders to develop and mature WS design of a large program.
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Help develop and incorporate the appropriate requirements for the system and ensure that they are properly represented in the model.
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Contribute to system requirements development, management, and analysis.
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Develop unifying model techniques, procedures, and processes (for model development, tool integration, and team integration)
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Manage program governance and assist subject matter experts in the development of program compliance documents.
This requisition may be filled at either the Principal Systems Engineer level (T-03) or Sr Principal Systems Engineer level (T-04).
Principal Systems Engineer:
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Bachelor’s Degree in a Science, Technology, Engineering or Mathematics (STEM) discipline from an accredited university with 5 years of related experience, 3 years with Masters, 1 year with PhD.
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1+ year experience in team environments with technical leadership responsibilities
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2+ years’ experience in Intercontinental Ballistic Missiles (ICBMs) (Minuteman III (MMIII) or Sentinel) OR complex aerospace/defense systems.
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2+ years’ experience in developing and executing Systems Engineering (SE) process governance documentation in a Department of Defense (DoD) Engineering and Manufacturing Development (EMD) phase.
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2+ years’ experience in creating, updating, and maintaining requirements specifications in Dynamic Object-Oriented Requirements System (DOORS).
Sr Principal Engineer Systems:
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Bachelor’s Degree in a STEM discipline from an accredited university with 8 years of related experience, 6 years with Masters, 4 years with PhD.
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3+ years’ experience in team environments with technical leadership responsibilities.
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5+ years’ experience in ICMBs (MMIII or Sentinel) OR complex aerospace/defense systems.
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5+ years’ experience in developing and executing SE process governance documentation in a DoD EMD phase.
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5+ years’ experience in creating, updating, and maintaining requirements specifications in DOORS.
Required for Both Levels:
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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
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2+ years’ experience in ICBM (MMIII or Sentinel) OR complex aerospace/defense systems.
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2+ years’ experience in developing and executing Systems Engineering process governance documentation in a DoD Engineering and Manufacturing Development phase.
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1+ years’ experience in team environments with technical leadership responsibilities.
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2+ years’ experience in creating, updating, and maintaining requirements specifications in DOORS.
Preferred Qualifications:
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ICBM Experience (MMIII or Sentinel).
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Experience with Agile, JIRA, Confluence.
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Proficiency in DOORS including DXL scripting
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3+ years’ experience writing requirements and/or verification plans.
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Capable of working with minimal direction and in team environments.
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Experience working with internal and external teams to accomplish tasking.
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Strong oral and written communication skills, including demonstrated experience with high value customer presentations, with ability to focus on multiple projects with competing priorities.
As a full-time employee of Northrop Grumman Space Systems, you are eligible for our robust benefits package including:
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Medical, Dental & Vision coverage
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401k
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Educational Assistance
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Life Insurance
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Employee Assistance Programs & Work/Life Solutions
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Paid Time Off
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Health & Wellness Resources
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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. This role may offer a competitive relocation assistance package.
Location & Eligibility
About this job
- Posted
- 7 days ago
Listing Details
- First seen
- October 8, 2026
- Last seen
- October 15, 2026
Posting Health
- Days active
- 6
- Repost count
- 0
- Trust Level
- 28%
- Scored at
- October 15, 2026
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