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Sentinel - Systems / Principal Systems Engineer - GNC - 20065

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Manhattan Beach, CA, USA
79K-148K Annually
Senior level
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Manhattan Beach, CA, USA
79K-148K Annually
Senior level
Performs systems engineering for the Sentinel program, including technical planning, requirements development and decomposition, requirements verification, traceability, MBSE modeling, interface coordination, and technical reviews. Supports Guidance, Navigation, and Control activities, architecture, verification, design and test coordination, and major program events. Collaborates with internal teams, customers, suppliers, and subcontractors while preparing technical presentations and maintaining system documentation.
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RELOCATION ASSISTANCE: Relocation assistance may be available

CLEARANCE REQUIRED FOR START: Yes

CLEARANCE TYPE: Secret

TRAVEL: Yes, 10% of the TimeDescription

At Northrop Grumman, our employees have incredible opportunities to work on revolutionary systems that impact people's 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's 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 — and we have an insatiable drive to do what others think is impossible. Our employees are not only part of history, they're making history.

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 Systems Engineer / Principal Systems Engineer. This position is located in Roy, Utah or Manhattan Beach, California and supports the Sentinel program.


This role may offer a competitive relocation assistance package.


What You’ll Get To Do:


  • The selected candidate will perform technical planning, system requirement development, requirements verification, and support reviews
  • Responsibilities will include requirements development in DOORS and MBSE development in Cameo in addition to coordination with design, test, and other teams
  • Demonstrate technical skills, organization, be an effective communicator, and problem solver who is able to develop and maintain good working relationships with internal and external stakeholders
  • Demonstrate a commitment to ethics and integrity, and the capability to innovate
  • Ability to operate in a team environment and collaborate across the program as required to accomplish tasks
  • The selected candidate may support Guidance & Control requirements, verification, interfaces, architecture, and/or Major Program Event (MPE) event coordination

Basic Qualifications:

This requisition may be filled at either the Systems Engineer level (T-02) or Principal Systems Engineer level (T-03).


Systems Engineer:


  • Bachelor's degree in a Science, Technology, Engineering or Mathematics (STEM) discipline from an accredited university and 2 years of experience with Bachelor's degree, 0 years of experience with Master's degree

Principal Systems Engineer:
  • Bachelor's degree in a Science, Technology, Engineering or Mathematics (STEM) discipline from an accredited university and 5 Years of related experience; 3 Years with Masters; 1 Years with PhD

Required for both levels:


  • Must be a US Citizen with an active U.S. Government Secret Clearance, at time of application, current and within scope, with an investigation date within the last 6 years
  • 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
  • Must have experience across the systems engineering lifecycle, including Requirements development and decomposition, Requirements management and traceability, Verification & validation planning and execution
  • Must have experience with requirements management tools (e.g., DOORS, or similar)
  • Must have experience preparing and delivering technical presentations to customers or leadership

Preferred Qualifications:


  • Experience with one or more of the following disciplines: Guidance, Navigation, & Control, Electrical Engineering, Software Development, Hardware-Software Interfaces
  • A general understanding of Engineering Board Processes
  • Experience leading projects/assignments
  • Experience with Atlassian tools (Jira and Confluence) or similar
  • Experience with Critical Design Review planning and/or execution
  • Experience working with suppliers/subcontractors including reviewing SOWs and other contractual documents
  • Strong experience reviewing specifications, requirements, and interface documents
  • Understanding of the Systems Engineering V-Model
  • Experience with aerospace development
  • Experience with systems product development
  • Experience modeling with Cameo Enterprise Architecture, MagicDraw (No Magic, Inc.) or other architecture modeling tools
  • Experience in documenting Interface Control Documents, Interface Requirement Specifications, and Interface Description Documents
  • Experience in DoD development environment
  • Experience with ICBM weapon system sustainment engineering and integration
  • Experience with complex system development on large programs
  • Active DoD Top Secret Clearance or ability to obtain
  • Active SAP Clearance or ability to obtain

Position Benefits


As a full-time employee of Northrop Grumman, 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  

https://www.northropgrumman.com/who-we-are/total-rewards-benefits/


This position’s standard work schedule is a 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.


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Primary Level Salary Range: $79,300.00 - $118,900.00Secondary Level Salary Range: $98,400.00 - $147,600.00

The 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's experience, education, skills and current market conditions.

Depending 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.

The 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.

Northrop 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 http://www.northropgrumman.com/EEO. U.S. Citizenship is required for all positions with a government clearance and certain other restricted positions.

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