... in requirements management tools (e.g. DOORS) Principal Systems Engineer (T-03 level ... Educational background in psychology, human factors, user experience, graphic design, industrial ...
... in requirements management tools (e.g. DOORS) Principal Systems Engineer (T-03 level ... Educational background in psychology, human factors, user experience, graphic design, industrial ...
Employees work 9 out of every 14 days- totaling 80 hours worked- and have every other Friday off The Principal, Project Manager for the Next Generation Jammer Low Band (NGJLB) program is responsible ...
Employees work 9 out of every 14 days- totaling 80 hours worked- and have every other Friday off The Principal, Project Manager for the Next Generation Jammer Low Band (NGJLB) program is responsible ...
... the manager. The Business Management Analyst will be responsible for providing support to the ... This position may be hired at the Principal (Level 3) or Senior Principal (Level 4) depending upon ...
... the manager. The Business Management Analyst will be responsible for providing support to the ... This position may be hired at the Principal (Level 3) or Senior Principal (Level 4) depending upon ...
... employees and management. * Working well in a team environment, collaborate with multiple ... Senior Principal Systems Test Engineer (T-03): 8 Years with Bachelors in Science; 6 Years with ...
... employees and management. * Working well in a team environment, collaborate with multiple ... Senior Principal Systems Test Engineer (T-03): 8 Years with Bachelors in Science; 6 Years with ...
Northrop Grumman Defense Systems is seeking an Principal/ Sr. Principal Electrical Engineer in ... Experience managing design revisions, change orders, and interfacing with cross functional teams.
Northrop Grumman Defense Systems is seeking an Principal/ Sr. Principal Electrical Engineer in ... Experience managing design revisions, change orders, and interfacing with cross functional teams.
This engineer will work closely with program managers, supplier management teams, suppliers, and ... Principal Manufacturing Engineer:5 Years of work experience with Bachelors in Science; 3 Years with ...
This engineer will work closely with program managers, supplier management teams, suppliers, and ... Principal Manufacturing Engineer:5 Years of work experience with Bachelors in Science; 3 Years with ...
Northrop Grumman Defense Systems is seeking an Principal/ Sr. Principal Electrical Engineer in ... Experience managing design revisions, change orders, and interfacing with cross functional teams.
Northrop Grumman Defense Systems is seeking an Principal/ Sr. Principal Electrical Engineer in ... Experience managing design revisions, change orders, and interfacing with cross functional teams.
... employees and management. * Working well in a team environment, collaborate with multiple ... Senior Principal Systems Test Engineer (T-03): 8 Years with Bachelors in Science; 6 Years with ...
... employees and management. * Working well in a team environment, collaborate with multiple ... Senior Principal Systems Test Engineer (T-03): 8 Years with Bachelors in Science; 6 Years with ...
... the manager. The Business Management Analyst will be responsible for providing support to the ... This position may be hired at the Principal (Level 3) or Senior Principal (Level 4) depending upon ...
... the manager. The Business Management Analyst will be responsible for providing support to the ... This position may be hired at the Principal (Level 3) or Senior Principal (Level 4) depending upon ...
Employees work 9 out of every 14 days- totaling 80 hours worked- and have every other Friday off The Principal, Project Manager for the Next Generation Jammer Low Band (NGJLB) program is responsible ...
Employees work 9 out of every 14 days- totaling 80 hours worked- and have every other Friday off The Principal, Project Manager for the Next Generation Jammer Low Band (NGJLB) program is responsible ...
Principal Solutions Engineer
Salt Lake City, UT · On-site +1
The ideal candidate will have a strong background in solution design, data management, and technical leadership, with a proven track record of delivering complex projects. The Principal Solutions ...
Principal Solutions Engineer
Salt Lake City, UT · On-site +1
The ideal candidate will have a strong background in solution design, data management, and technical leadership, with a proven track record of delivering complex projects. The Principal Solutions ...
The Supplier Management Team (SMT) Principal Systems Engineer (level 3)/Sr. Principal Systems Engineer (level 4) will be asked to: * Determine tasking for yourself and others with minimum oversight
The Supplier Management Team (SMT) Principal Systems Engineer (level 3)/Sr. Principal Systems Engineer (level 4) will be asked to: * Determine tasking for yourself and others with minimum oversight
Experience with Project Management and manufacturing schedules Software tools. Understanding of ... Principal Engineer Manufacturing Systems: 5 Years of relevant experience with Bachelors in Science ...
Experience with Project Management and manufacturing schedules Software tools. Understanding of ... Principal Engineer Manufacturing Systems: 5 Years of relevant experience with Bachelors in Science ...
The Supplier Management Team (SMT) Principal Systems Engineer (level 3)/Sr. Principal Systems Engineer (level 4) will be asked to: * Determine tasking for yourself and others with minimum oversight
The Supplier Management Team (SMT) Principal Systems Engineer (level 3)/Sr. Principal Systems Engineer (level 4) will be asked to: * Determine tasking for yourself and others with minimum oversight
Principal/Sr Principal Manufacturing Operations Engineer
Salt Lake City, UT · On-site
$89K - $134K/yr
The position is responsible for the management and continuous improvement of the site programs for ... This requisition may be filled as a Principal Manufacturing Operations Engineer or a SR Principal ...
Principal/Sr Principal Manufacturing Operations Engineer
Salt Lake City, UT · On-site
$89K - $134K/yr
The position is responsible for the management and continuous improvement of the site programs for ... This requisition may be filled as a Principal Manufacturing Operations Engineer or a SR Principal ...
Principal/Sr Principal Manufacturing Operations Engineer
Salt Lake City, UT · On-site
$89K - $134K/yr
The position is responsible for the management and continuous improvement of the site programs for ... This requisition may be filled as a Principal Manufacturing Operations Engineer or a SR Principal ...
Principal/Sr Principal Manufacturing Operations Engineer
Salt Lake City, UT · On-site
$89K - $134K/yr
The position is responsible for the management and continuous improvement of the site programs for ... This requisition may be filled as a Principal Manufacturing Operations Engineer or a SR Principal ...
Principal Structural Engineer: Bachelors degree in a Science, Technology, Engineering, or ... Experience assessing and managing mass properties for large systems (knowledge of AIAA S-120A ...
Principal Structural Engineer: Bachelors degree in a Science, Technology, Engineering, or ... Experience assessing and managing mass properties for large systems (knowledge of AIAA S-120A ...
Perform proactive risk and opportunity management. Leverage strong partnerships to navigate ... T-03 Principal Test Engineer: 5 Years with Bachelors in Science; 3 Years with Masters; 1 Year with ...
Perform proactive risk and opportunity management. Leverage strong partnerships to navigate ... T-03 Principal Test Engineer: 5 Years with Bachelors in Science; 3 Years with Masters; 1 Year with ...
The Principal Engineer at Outcode Software plays a critical leadership role in shaping and ... Partner with Engineering Managers and Tech Leads toimplement and ensure the adoption of best ...
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The Principal Engineer at Outcode Software plays a critical leadership role in shaping and ... Partner with Engineering Managers and Tech Leads toimplement and ensure the adoption of best ...
Seeking a critical role in developing and managing achievable production schedules for an entire ... Principal Engineer Manufacturing Systems: • 5 Years of relevant experience with Bachelors in ...
Seeking a critical role in developing and managing achievable production schedules for an entire ... Principal Engineer Manufacturing Systems: • 5 Years of relevant experience with Bachelors in ...
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What is the difference between Principal Manager vs Project Manager?
| Aspect | Principal Manager | Project Manager |
|---|---|---|
| Credentials | Typically requires advanced degrees and extensive experience in management or industry-specific certifications | Requires project management certifications like PMP and relevant experience |
| Work Environment | Oversees multiple teams or departments, strategic planning, high-level decision making | Focuses on planning, executing, and closing individual projects within scope, time, and budget |
| Employer & Industry Usage | Common in corporate, technology, and consulting firms for leadership roles | Used across industries for managing specific projects in construction, IT, marketing, etc. |
The main difference is that a Principal Manager holds a higher-level, strategic leadership role overseeing multiple teams or departments, while a Project Manager focuses on managing specific projects. Both roles require strong management skills and relevant certifications, but their scope and responsibilities differ significantly.

Sentinel - Principal / Sr Principal Human Factors Engineer - 18084
Roy, UT • On-site
Full-time
Medical, Dental, Vision, Life, Retirement, PTO
Re-posted 4 days ago
Northrop Grumman rating
8.2
Based on 361 frontline employees who took The Breakroom Quiz
88th of 538 rated manufacturers
Job description
CLEARANCE REQUIRED FOR START: Yes
CLEARANCE TYPE: Secret
TRAVEL: Yes, 10% of the TimeDescription
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 Human Factors Engineer (T03 level) / Sr Principal Human Factors Engineer (T04 level). This position is located in Roy, Utah, and supports the Sentinel program. This role is with the Human Factors and Systems Engineering (HFE) team, working on compliance on the Sentinel program.
This role may offer a competitive relocation assistance package.
What You'll Get To Do:
The selected engineer may be responsible for multiple tasks within requirements, verification, and interfaces for the Sentinel program from an FHE / HSI perspective. The engineer may be responsible for performing tasks dealing with interface definition, requirement decomposition, compliance tracking, verification planning and verification execution.
Basic Qualifications
This requisition may be filled at either the Principal Engineer level (T-03) or Sr Principal Engineer level (T-04).
Required for Both Levels:
- Must be a US Citizen with an active U.S. Government Secret Clearance, at time of application, current and within scope, with an investigation date 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 needs
- Demonstrated experience utilizing UI/UX design principles
- Experience using Microsoft (MS) Word, Excel, Power Point, MS Project and Engineering Scheduling tools or applications
- 2+ years of Systems Engineering experience
- 2+ years working in requirements management tools (e.g. DOORS)
Principal Systems Engineer (T-03 level):
- Educational background in psychology, human factors, user experience, graphic design, industrial design, or HCI-related field from an accredited university, and at least 5 years of related experience with a bachelors degree; OR at least 3 Years of relevant experience with a master's degree; OR 1 Year with a PhD degree
Sr. Principal Systems Engineer (T-04 level):
- Educational background in psychology, human factors, user experience, graphic design, industrial design, or HCI-related field from an accredited university, and at least 8 years of related experience with a bachelors degree; OR at least 6 Years of relevant experience with a master's degree; OR 4 Years with a PhD degree
Preferred Qualification
- Past/Active employment with MMIII or Sentinel Weapon Systems
- 4+ years of Systems engineering experience
- Experience with any of the following tools and languages: DOORS, Cameo, Teamcenter, CPLM, Atlassian tools (Jira, Confluence, etc.)
- Strong understanding and broad application of complex engineering systems (engineering standards, configuration management, material review board, process control, tooling, facilities, software, etc.) for the development of complex systems of systems
- Strong oral and written communication skills, including demonstrated experience with high value customer presentations, with ability to focus on multiple projects with competing priorities
- Ability to build software prototypes for usability testing of candidate designs
- Experience with visual design of computer user interfaces
- Human Factors, Psychology or similar degree
- Experience with Human Factors in a defense contracting environment (familiarity with Mil-Std-1472G and ANSI/HFES 100-2007), DoD UI/UX Design Experience
- Demonstrated experience with prototyping/wireframing tools
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
https://www.northropgrumman.com/who-we-are/total-rewards-benefits/
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.
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Primary Level Salary Range: $98,400.00 - $147,600.00
Secondary Level Salary Range: $122,800.00 - $184,200.00
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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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.
Industry
Space research administration
Company size
10,000+ Employees
Headquarters location
Falls Church, VA, US
Year founded
1939