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Sentinel - Staff Systems Engineer (SQVR/ FCA) - 18430

Northrop Grumman
UTRO01, United States, United Statesfull_timeVerifiedPosted 31 Mar 2026
💰 $229,300/yr($152,900/yr$229,300/yr)

About the role

RELOCATION ASSISTANCE: Relocation assistance may be available

CLEARANCE REQUIRED FOR START: Yes

CLEARANCE TYPE: Secret

TRAVEL: Yes, 25% 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.

Northrop Grumman is seeking a Staff Systems Engineer to pioneer the development and qualification of the next generation Intercontinental Ballistic Missile (ICBM) weapon system supporting the System Qualification and Verification Review (SQVR) and Functional Configuration Audit (FCA). This position will be located in Roy, UT.

The selected candidate will support weapon system qualification of the next generation of strategic deterrent for the United States and her allies. SQVR/ FCA Tech Lead will ensure the weapon system meets government requirements for qualification and certification and will be provided opportunities to:

  • Maintain design documentation and follow configuration management requirements
  • Provide systems engineering expertise to the development, integration, qualification, verification, and testing of a next generation ICBM weapon system
  • Participate in technical planning, system integration, cost, risk, supportability, and analysis for mechanical, electrical, and integrated systems. Analyses are performed at all levels of total system product to include: concept, design, fabrication, test, installation, operation, maintenance and disposal. The candidate ensures the logical and systematic conversion of customer or product requirements into total systems solutions that acknowledge technical, schedule, and cost constraints.
  • Use model based systems engineering (MBSE) tools to...
  • Create technical reports and present technical information
  • Assistance in planning and scheduling activities
  • Interface with Air Force Customer
  • Interface with subcontractors
  • Understand and apply system requirements
  • Simulate and evaluate hardware performance

Basic Qualifications:

  • Bachelor’s degree in Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics (STEM) with 12 years of experience; or Master's degree with 10 years of experience; or PhD with 8 years of experience.
  • Must have an active U.S. Government Secret security clearance at time of application, current and within scope, with an 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 of experience working with Systems Engineering and Integration and Test processes on the Sentinel Program with emphasis on interfaces. Must have solid understanding of these processes.
  • 1 years of experience with Agile, JIRA, Confluence, DOORS or Cameo.
  • 1 years of experience supporting trade studies

Preferred Qualifications

  • Strong verbal, written communication, and interpersonal skills
  • Experience with analyses, test, verification of requirements
  • Experience with any of the following tools and languages: DOORs, Cameo, TeamCenter, GIT, JAZZ, NX, Capitol
  • Prior experience and working knowledge of the Sentinel program

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.

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Primary Level Salary Range: $152,900.00 - $229,300.00

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

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