Principal Engineer Systems - Sentinel SRM focal

Company: Northrop Grumman
Location: Chandler
Posted on: March 13, 2025

Job Description:

Requisition ID: R10186798

• Category: -Engineering
• Location: Chandler, Arizona, United States of America
• Clearance Type: -Secret
• Telecommute: -No- Teleworking not available for this position
• Shift: -1st Shift (United States of America)
• Travel Required: -Yes, 10% of the Time
• Relocation Assistance: -Relocation assistance may be available
• Positions Available: -1At 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. At Northrop Grumman, our employees have incredible opportunities to work on revolutionary systems and technology that impact people's lives around the world today, and for generations to come. Our work preserves freedom and democracy, and advances human discovery and our understanding of the universe. We look for people who have bold new ideas, courage and a pioneering spirit to join forces to invent the future, and have a lot of 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 are making history. Northrop Grumman Space Systems is seeking a Principal Engineer Systems for the Sentinel program located in Chandler, AZ. - This position serves as the focal point between Systems Engineering and the Solid Rocket Motor (SRM) provider and other engineering disciplines. Essential Functions:
  • Responsible for the development, decomposition, refinement and documentation of system, subsystem and component requirements and capabilities to support the Sentinel program, focusing on the SRM and related components and interfaces. - This includes ensuring the requirements are captured in DOORS and are consistent with the CAMEO Model Based Systems Engineering (MBSE) Model
  • The Sentinel Principal Systems Engineer is responsible for supporting the overall System-level development effort including integration of subsystem elements into the overall System-level design and related formal deliverables to the customer
  • Directly responsible for supporting overall System-level end to end performance assessments of the Sentinel system and identifying, and leading the resolution of systems performance gaps relative to stakeholder requirements.
  • Collaborate with senior systems engineers and other disciplines to support the development of the Sentinel deliverables
  • Lead ad-hoc teams in the execution of tasking per the Integrated Master Schedule
  • Interface regularly with our SRM supplier and customerBasic Qualifications:
    • Bachelor's degree in a STEM discipline (Science, Technology, Engineering or Math) with 5 years of related engineering experience; OR a Master's degree in STEM with 3 years of related engineering experience, or a PhD in STEM with no experience
    • Interim Secret DoD security clearance, or higher - work is performed in a closed area full time (100% onsite / 100% Closed area)
    • Solid Rocket Motor experience
    • Basic understanding of Solid Rocket Motor ballistic analysis
    • Requirements Decomposition experience
    • DOORS or other requirements Management Experience
    • Ability to communicate technical information clearly to both technical and nontechnical personnel
    • Demonstrated experience in requirements decomposition, validation, and verificationPreferred Qualifications:
      • MBSE experience (Cameo or similar)
      • Mechanical Engineering exposure - ability to read and understand mechanical drawings and analyses
      • Electrical Engineering exposure - ability to read and understand electrical circuit diagrams
      • Thrust Vector Controller or Actuator experience
      • Supplier Management experience
      • Control Account Manager experienceSalary Range: $95,300 - $142,900The 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 committed to hiring and retaining a diverse workforce. We are proud to be an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action 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/AA and Pay Transparency statement, please visit. U.S. Citizenship is required for all positions with a government clearance and certain other restricted positions.

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