Sentinel - Principal/Sr. Principal Systems Engineer - 18449*

RELOCATION ASSISTANCE: Relocation assistance may be available\n\nCLEARANCE REQUIRED FOR START: Yes\n\nCLEARANCE TYPE: Secret\n\nTRAVEL: Yes, 10% of the Time\n\n## Description\n\nAt Northrop Grumman, our employees have incredible opportunities to work on revolutionary systems that impact people\u0027s lives around the world today, and for generations to come. Our pioneering and inventive spirit has enabled us to be at the forefront of many technological advancements in our nation\u0027s history - from the first flight across the Atlantic Ocean, to stealth bombers, to landing on the moon. We look for people who have bold new ideas, courage and a pioneering spirit to join forces to invent the future, and have fun along the way. Our culture thrives on intellectual curiosity, cognitive diversity and bringing your whole self to work \u2014 and we have an insatiable drive to do what others think is impossible. Our employees are not only part of history, they\u0027re making history.\n\nJoin 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\u2019s 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.\n\nNorthrop Grumman Defense Systems is seeking a Principal Systems Engineer (level 3)/ Sr. Principal Systems Engineer (level 4) in support of the Sentinel program. This opening is in Roy, UT, Bellevue, NE, Colorado Springs, CO, or Huntsville, AL and will support the Sentinel Program. Northrop Grumman supports the Air Force\u2019s 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. \n\nWhat you will get to do: \n\nThe selected Nuclear Surety Systems Engineer can get in on the ground floor of a system designed to provide another 50 years of security for this great nation. Nuclear Surety ensures that nuclear weapons are always protected against peacetime and wartime threats. A Nuclear Surety Systems Engineer at Northrop Grumman on the Sentinel program will be provided with the opportunity to:\n\n * Performing decomposition of Department of Defense safety manuals into requirements and allocating them to design teams for implementation\n * Provide systems engineering expertise to the design, integration, and testing of a next generation ICBM weapon system\n * Participate in technical planning, system integration, verification, validation, cost, risk, supportability, and analysis for mechanical, electrical, and integrated systems\n * Evaluate the physical security design based on the Department of Defense Safety manuals\n * Interface directly with various compartments of the Department of Defense and Department of Energy to ensure safe design and operation of nuclear weapon systems\n * Use model based engineering tools on a major weapon system to pioneer a new way to evaluate and analyze modern design\n * Learn a niche discipline that spans all aspects of Nuclear Power and Munitions\n\n\n\nThis position may be hired at the Principal Systems Engineer or Sr. Principal Systems Engineer levels depending upon applicant qualifications.\n\nBasic Qualifications:\n\nPrincipal Systems Engineer: \n\n * Bachelor\u0027s degree in a Science, Technology, Engineering or Mathematics (STEM) discipline and 5 years of experience with Bachelor\u0027s degree, 3 years of experience with Master\u0027s degree, 0 years of experience with PhD\n * Must be a US Citizen with an active DoD Secret Clearance with an investigation date within the last 6 years\n * Must be able to be successfully screened for Enhanced Security Clearances, within a reasonable amount of time as determined by the company to meet its business needs\n * 1+ years of experience developing or reviewing requirements within DOORS or similar tool\n * 1+ year experience in ICBM (MMIII or Sentinel) OR complex aerospace/defense systems\n * 1+ year experience in team environments with leadership responsibilities\n * 1+ year experience creating, updating, and maintaining system performance documentation\n\n\n\nSr. Principal Systems Engineer: \n\n * Bachelor\u0027s degree in a Science, Technology, Engineering or Mathematics (STEM) discipline and 8 years of experience with Bachelor\u0027s degree, 6 years of experience with Master\u0027s degree, 4 years of experience with PhD\n * Must be a US Citizen with an active DoD Secret Clearance with an investigation date within the last 6 years\n * Must be able to be successfully screened for Enhanced Security Clearances, within a reasonable amount of time as determined by the company to meet its business needs\n * 2+ years of experience with requirements management/analysis/allocations\n * 2+ years of experience with Model-Based Engineering / Model-Based Systems Engineering (MBE/MBSE) practices, languages and/or tools such as Cameo, Rhapsody or MagicDRAW\n * 2+ years of experience with one or more of the following: Command \u0026 Control (C2), physical security, cybersecurity, Nuclear Command, Control, and Communications (NC3) systems/processes, communications systems, facility design, military aerospace development (e.g. Sentinel, Minute Man III, B-2, B-21 delivery systems)\n\n\n\nPreferred Qualifications:\n\n * Self-driven, able to tackle challenges, solve problems with minimal oversight and make recommendations for solutions/process improvement to leadership\n * Self-driven, able to tackle challenges, solve problems with minimal oversight and make recommendations for solutions/process improvement to leadership\n * Strong written and verbal communication skills\n\n\n\nAs a full-time employee of Northrop Grumman Space Systems, you are eligible for our robust benefits package including:\n\n * Medical, Dental \u0026 Vision coverage\n * 401k\n * Educational Assistance\n * Life Insurance\n * Employee Assistance Programs \u0026 Work/Life Solutions\n * Paid Time Off\n * Health \u0026 Wellness Resources\n * Employee Discounts\n\n\n\nThis position\u0027s 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.\n\n#SentinelSystems \n\nPrimary Level Salary Range: $98,400.00 - $158,000.00\n\nSecondary Level Salary Range: $122,800.00 - $196,700.00\n\nThe 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\u0027s experience, education, skills and current market conditions.\n\nDepending 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.\n\nThe 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.\n\nNorthrop 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 U.S. Citizenship is required for all positions with a government clearance and certain other restricted positions.\n