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Sentinel - Principal Systems Engineer - (MS&A) - 19879

Pay
$98,400 – $147,600 per year
Location
Roy, UT
Job type
Full-time
Level
Lead / Staff
Listed
20 days ago

Skills & highlights for this role

  • systems engineering
  • MS&A

About the role

  • RELOCATION ASSISTANCE: Relocation assistance may be available
  • CLEARANCE REQUIRED FOR START: Yes
  • CLEARANCE TYPE: Secret
  • TRAVEL: Yes, 10% of the Time

About the role

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 Principal Systems Engineer to support Modeling, Simulations, and Analysis (MS&A). This position is located in Roy, UT and supports the Sentinel program.

The selected candidate will join a team of diverse Modeling, Simulations, and Analysis (MS&A) engineers in the model Verification and Validation (V&V) and model governance team. This role will involve developing MBSE content, defining and updating documentation standards, reviewing V&V artifacts from external IPTs, and mentoring engineers. The role will require regular coordination between teams and expertise in supporting artifacts from creation to DoD acceptance. Candidate must have an in depth understanding of MBSE and the ability to coach and mentor others in the processes.

Basic Qualifications

  • Bachelor of Science degree in a STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering and Math) discipline and 5 years of experience; 3 years with Master’s Degree; 1 years with 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 and maintain Special Access Program (SAP) approval within a reasonable period of time, as determined by the company to meet its business need
  • Demonstrated technical expertise in MS&A areas to include V&V
  • Experience developing V&V artifacts
  • Experience developing MBSE content
  • Proficiency in MBSE tools (Cameo, DOORs, CPLM, PLM, or similar)

Preferred Qualifications

  • Active U.S. Government DoD Top Secret security clearance at time of application, current and within scope
  • Experience with complex requirement development and traceability
  • Experience managing requirements in DOORS
  • Experience executing and boarding Risks, Issues & Opportunities
  • Experience guiding technical documents through review processes in a DoD environment

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
  • 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.
  • #Sentinelsystems

Primary 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.

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