Sentinel - Principal/Sr. Principal Systems Engineer - 18555
Quick Summary
The Supplier Management Team (SMT) Principal Systems Engineer (level 3)/Sr.
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 Strategic Defense Systems is seeking a Principal/Sr. Principal Systems Engineer for Re-Entry System Electronics (RSE). This position will be with our Payloads IPT of the Sentinel Program located in Roy, UT. 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 Supplier Management Team (SMT) Principal Systems Engineer (level 3)/Sr. Principal Systems Engineer (level 4) will be asked to:
- →Determine tasking for yourself and others with minimum oversight
- →Understand and apply system requirements
- →Assist in all phases of the system lifecycle including requirements application, design, test, fabrication, and implementation
- →Evaluate electrical hardware performance
- →Perform model validation through test and analysis
- →Conduct testing through all phases
- →Maintain design documentation and follow configuration management requirements
- →Create technical reports and present technical information
- →Assistance in planning and scheduling activities
- →Interface with AF Customer
This position may be filled as a Principal (level 3) or Sr. Principal (level 4) Systems Engineer.
Requirements
~1 min read- Electrical Engineering Degree strongly preferred.
- ICBM Experience (MMIII or Sentinel)
- Experience with SPICE
- Experience with TeamCenter/NX
- Experience with VHDL/FPGA/ASIC design
- Experience with Nuclear Certified Design
- Experience with Agile
- Experience with Cable/Harness Design
- Experience resolving issues and providing technical support
- Experience using Microsoft (MS) Word, Excel, and Power Point
- Capable of working with minimal direction and in team environments
- Strong oral and written communication skills, including demonstrated experience with high value customer presentations, with ability to focus on multiple projects with competing priorities
- Experience developing systems in joint collaborative environment between contractor and customer
- Familiarity with Sentinel Systems engineering PROPs
- Familiarity with Sentinel AVE Interface documents
As a full-time employee of Northrop Grumman Space Systems, 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 9/80. The 9/80 schedule allows employees who work a nine-hour day Monday through Thursday to take every other Friday off.
- Bachelor's degree in STEM and 5 years of experience, 3 years of experience with master’s degree, 0 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 have the ability to obtain Top Secret Clearance and Special Access Program (SAP) within a reasonable period as determined by the business needs of the company.
- 2 years of experience in broad application of complex engineering systems (engineering standards, configuration management, material review board, process control, tooling, facilities, software, etc.) for the development of complex systems of systems
- 2 years of experience with Requirements verification activity including test and analysis
- 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 have current Special Access Program (SAP) approval at time of hire.
- Must have Mk21/Mk21A interface management experience.
Location & Eligibility
About this job
- Posted
- 6 days ago
Listing Details
- First seen
- October 8, 2026
- Last seen
- October 14, 2026
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- Days active
- 6
- Repost count
- 0
- Trust Level
- 28%
- Scored at
- October 15, 2026
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