Sentinel - Systems Engineer/Principal Systems Engineer - 16964

Company: Northrop Grumman
Location: Manhattan Beach
Posted on: April 1, 2026

Job Description:

RELOCATION ASSISTANCE: Relocation assistance may be available CLEARANCE REQUIRED FOR START: Yes CLEARANCE TYPE: Secret TRAVEL: Yes, 10% of the Time Description 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 to join its team in Roy, UT, Colorado Springs, CO, Bellevue, NE, Manhattan Beach, CA or Huntsville, UT and will be supporting 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 : The selected candidate will perform Power System Design technical planning and manage the PDP schedule for the Power Team. The candidate’s responsibilities will also include performing CPLM Tech Lead reviews on PDPs in addition to coordination with other teams. This position is in Roy, UT and will support the Sentinel program. The selected candidate will 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. The candidate will demonstrate a commitment to ethics and integrity, and the capability to innovate. They will have the ability to operate in a team environment and collaborate across the program as required to accomplish tasking. Knowledge, Skills and Ability: General frequent use and application of technical standards, principles, theories, concepts and techniques. Demonstrates the skill and ability to perform moderately complex professional tasks. Problem Solving Provides solutions to a variety of technical problems of increasing scope and complexity as assigned Discretion/Latitude Work is reviewed for soundness of technical judgment, overall adequacy and accuracy. Works under general supervision. Impact Contributes to the completion of milestones associated with specific projects. Liaison Primarily with internal company contacts. Infrequent inter-organizational and outside customer contacts on routine matters. Basic Qualifications: This position may be hired at the System Engineer or Principal Systems Engineer levels depending upon applicant qualifications. Systems Engineer (level 2): Bachelor's degree in a Science, Technology, Engineering or Mathematics (STEM) discipline from an accredited university and 2 years of experience. Must be a US Citizen with an active U.S. Government DoD Secret security clearance at time of application, current and within scope ( 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 2 years (6 months w/Master’s degree) experience with Systems Engineering Principles 2 years (6 months w/Master’s degree) experience with Requirements Development or Requirement review. Principal Systems Engineer (level 3): Bachelor's degree in computer science, electrical engineering, software engineering discipline or other STEM field of study or a master’s degree in computer science, electrical engineering, software engineering or related STEM discipline and 5 years of related experience master’s degree with 3 years. PhD with 1 year. Must be a US Citizen with an active U.S. Government DoD Secret security clearance at time of application, current and within scope ( 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 3 years of experience with Systems Engineering Principles 3 years of experience with Requirements Development 1 year of experience with/understanding of MBSE (Model-Based Systems Engineering) Principles Preferred Qualifications : A general understanding of Engineering Board Processes Experience leading projects/assignments Experience with Atlassian tools (Jira and Confluence) or similar Experience working with Cameo or similar tools Experience working with DOORS or similar tools Experience with MBSE 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 9/80. The 9/80 schedule allows employees who work a nine-hour day Monday through Thursday to take every other Friday off. SentinelSystems Primary Level Salary Range: $79,300.00 - $118,900.00 Secondary 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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