Sentinel - Sr Principal Post Flight Analysis Systems Engineer - 20147
Quick Summary
As a Post Flight Analysis Systems Engineer, you will be responsible for developing and maintaining analysis tools and conducting post-flight analysis.
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 Sr. Principal Post Flight Analysis Systems Engineer (T04) for Post Flight Analysis within Modeling, Simulation, and Analysis (MS&A). This position is located in Roy, UT and supports the Sentinel program.
Responsibilities
~1 min read- →As a Post Flight Analysis Systems Engineer, you will be responsible for developing and maintaining analysis tools and conducting post-flight analysis. Candidate should be knowledgeable in one or more of the following areas: reentry vehicle performance analysis, orbital mechanics, flight dynamics, aerodynamics, statistical mathematics, flight control, and guidance and navigation. A successful candidate would be familiar with one or more of the following scripting/programming languages: MATLAB, Fortran, and C++.
- →Requirements analysis for development of analytical tools
- →Modify existing post-flight analysis tools written in MATLAB and C++
- →Develop modernized tools based on legacy Fortran tools
- →Flight test data analysis to include Best Estimate of Trajectory generation, GPS signal processing and refinement, and RV accuracy analysis
- →System performance assessment, requirements analysis, verification and validation, design, development, and integration
- →Create technical reports and present analysis results
- →Interface with internal and external customers
Requirements
~2 min read- Bachelor of Science degree in a STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering, or Mathematics) discipline and 8 years of related experience; 6 years of experience with a Master of Science degree; 4 years experience with a PhD
- Must be a US Citizen with an active U.S. Government DoD Secret security clearance at time of application with an investigation completed within the last 6 years
- Must have the ability to obtain a U.S. Government DoD Top Secret security clearance within a reasonable period of time, as determined by the company to meet its business need
- 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
- Experience with one or more of the following languages: C++, Python, MATLAB
- Experience with Systems Engineering (SE) including requirements management and the verification and validation process
- Advanced use of standard Microsoft Office products to include development tools
- 2+ years of experience in modeling, simulation, and analysis
- Experience with one or more of the following knowledge areas: ICBM flight dynamics, targeting, orbital mechanics, reentry dynamics, Object Oriented Programing (OOP)
- Experience with version control management software similar to Git
- Experience with software documentation development, testing (unit or functional), or Verification & Validation (V&V)
- Demonstrated understanding of functional requirement development, requirements analysis, functional analysis, trades, and architecture definition
- Demonstrated expertise soliciting input from internal and external stakeholders, synthesizing data, and communicating complex results to technical and non-technical stakeholders at various levels
- Experience with reentry vehicles and telemetry
- 1+ years of experience conducting post-flight ICBM accuracy analysis
As a full-time employee of Northrop Grumman, you are eligible for our robust benefits package including:
Location & Eligibility
About this job
- Pay per year
- $122,800–$184,200 a year
- 5% below the $161,300 median for Systems Engineer jobs on Jobera (770 salaries).
- Posted
- 7 days ago
Listing Details
- Posted
- October 8, 2026
- First seen
- October 8, 2026
- Last seen
- October 15, 2026
Posting Health
- Days active
- 7
- Repost count
- 0
- Trust Level
- 40%
- Scored at
- October 15, 2026
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