Sentinel Sr Principal Software Systems Engineer - 19840
Northrop Grumman2 months ago
Roy, UT, USAStaff+
Base Salary
$123k - $184k/yr
Responsibilities
- Lead software and systems engineering from concept development and requirements definition through design, implementation, integration, and verification.
- Apply software architecture, design patterns, configuration management, testing, and quality assurance practices to complex systems.
- Collaborate with cross-functional technical, operational, program, and business stakeholders to evaluate alternatives and develop solutions.
- Produce technical reports, trade studies, design descriptions, and decision memos for technical and non-technical audiences.
- Create charts, data visualizations, technical briefings, and executive-ready presentations for design reviews and leadership forums.
- Provide technical leadership and mentorship while helping shape engineering strategy and roadmaps.
Requirements
- Requires 8 years of experience with a bachelor’s degree, 6 years with a master’s degree, 4 years with a PhD, or 4 additional years of experience in lieu of a degree.
- Must be a U.S. citizen with an active DoD Secret clearance and an investigation date within the last 6 years, plus Sentinel Program Access on Day 1.
- Requires software engineering experience covering architecture, design, implementation, integration, and testing in complex systems environments.
- Requires experience with digital engineering or model-based systems engineering tools and practices, such as Cameo and Rhapsody, and requirements management tools such as DOORS.
- Requires experience presenting high-quality charts and technical briefings using PowerPoint or similar tools.
- Requires experience in software engineering, system design, software requirements, and test, along with current knowledge of software engineering best practices.
- Preferred qualifications include a STEM bachelor’s degree, technical lead/IPT lead/CAM experience, command-and-control or mission systems experience, model-based engineering and system architecture experience, technical trade study or rapid prototyping experience, and USAF Nuclear Surety or cyber certification experience.
Benefits
- Medical, dental, and vision coverage.
- 401(k), life insurance, educational assistance, employee assistance programs, work/life solutions, paid time off, health and wellness resources, and employee discounts.
- Standard 9/80 schedule with every other Friday off.
- Relocation assistance may be available.
- The role requires approximately 10% travel and is located in Roy, Utah.
About Northrop Grumman
Northrop Grumman designs and manufactures aircraft, spacecraft, missile defense, C4ISR, and cyber systems for the U.S. government, NASA, and allied nations. The company operates primarily through long-term defense and space contracts, delivering products and services spanning autonomous systems, sensors, software, and sustainment. Founded in 1994 and headquartered in Falls Church, Virginia, it is a public company listed on the NYSE (ticker: NOC).