Sentinel - Sr Principal Systems Engineer - 19826
Quick Summary
Decompose parent level
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 Systems Engineer (level 4) to join its team. This position is 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.
What You Will Get To Do:
Decompose parent level requirements into lower-level requirements as appropriate, based upon service life, use case, and CONOPS.
“Own” the environments for equipment; add derived environmental figures/tables when analyses are performed to the appropriate Environmental Criteria Document
Review internal and external vendor performance specifications and verification methodology
Support internal and external (vendor) Design Reviews
Supporting System Test engineers develop their test procedures to ensure correct requirements interpretation and verification
Review COTS to ensure meeting environmental requirements; identify deficiencies and recommend delta qual testing to verify compliance
Participating in Test Plan, Procedure, and Report peer reviews
Witness testing as the Cognizant Environments Engineer
Review Workmanship or Environmental Stress Screening (ESS) procedures; approve vibration and thermal cycle surveys
Support MRB/FRB as predicated during testing and screening events
Develop and review requirements, verification methods, descriptions, plans, and architecture
Participating in investigation of early issues and findings to understand if requirements are impacted, and to support criticality adjudication
Coordinating with REs and System Test to ensure integrated functions are ready for the test team to formally verify.
Interface with vendors and customers
Ability to travel to CONUS test locations ~25%
Basic Qualification:
8 Years with Bachelors in Science; 6 Years with Masters; 4 Year with PhD
Must be a U.S. citizen with an active U.S. Government DoD Secret security clearance at time of application, current and within scope (< 6 yrs), with an ability to obtain and maintain SAP approval within a reasonable period, as determined by the company to meet its business need.
Familiarity with MIL-STD-810 Natural and Induced Environmental Test Methodology (and tailoring), MIL-HDBK-344, MIL-HDBK-310, SMC-S-016, RCC 319, DOORS v7.X
Familiarity with Commercial and Industrial test methods (IEC 60068, RTCA DO-160, ASTM, SAE, etc.)
Preferred Qualification:
Active U.S. Department of Defense Top Secret clearance (or the ability to obtain it) with SAP approval capability.
Familiarity with laboratory testing: Experience with climatic, vibration, mechanical/ pyroshock testing; understanding underlying principles, sensor placements and importance.
As a full-time employee of Northrop Grumman, you are eligible for our robust benefits package including:
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About this job
- Posted
- 6 days ago
Listing Details
- Posted
- October 9, 2026
- First seen
- October 11, 2026
- Last seen
- October 15, 2026
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- 4
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- Trust Level
- 28%
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- October 15, 2026
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