Nuclear Surety ensures that nuclear weapons are protected against peacetime and wartime threats at all times. A Nuclear Surety Systems Engineer at Northrop Grumman on the Sentinel program will be ...
Nuclear Surety ensures that nuclear weapons are protected against peacetime and wartime threats at all times. A Nuclear Surety Systems Engineer at Northrop Grumman on the Sentinel program will be ...
Sentinel - Nuclear Surety Systems / Principal Systems Engineer - 17317*
Roy, UT · On-site
$98K - $147K/yr
Nuclear Surety ensures that nuclear weapons are protected against peacetime and wartime threats at ... Provide systems engineering expertise to the design, integration, and testing of a next generation ...
Sentinel - Nuclear Surety Systems / Principal Systems Engineer - 17317*
Roy, UT · On-site
$98K - $147K/yr
Nuclear Surety ensures that nuclear weapons are protected against peacetime and wartime threats at ... Provide systems engineering expertise to the design, integration, and testing of a next generation ...
Nuclear Surety ensures that nuclear weapons are protected against peacetime and wartime threats at all times. A Nuclear Surety Systems Engineer at Northrop Grumman on the Sentinel program will be ...
Nuclear Surety ensures that nuclear weapons are protected against peacetime and wartime threats at all times. A Nuclear Surety Systems Engineer at Northrop Grumman on the Sentinel program will be ...
Sentinel - Nuclear Surety Systems / Principal Systems Engineer - 17317*
Roy, UT · On-site
$98K - $147K/yr
Nuclear Surety ensures that nuclear weapons are protected against peacetime and wartime threats at ... Provide systems engineering expertise to the design, integration, and testing of a next generation ...
Sentinel - Nuclear Surety Systems / Principal Systems Engineer - 17317*
Roy, UT · On-site
$98K - $147K/yr
Nuclear Surety ensures that nuclear weapons are protected against peacetime and wartime threats at ... Provide systems engineering expertise to the design, integration, and testing of a next generation ...
Lead Electronics Engineer/Lead Computer Scientist
Layton, UT · On-site
$89K - $138K/yr
Lead test and integration efforts across critical avionics suites, including weapons/store ... If you are ready to put your engineering skills to the test in the cockpit of the world's most ...
Lead Electronics Engineer/Lead Computer Scientist
Layton, UT · On-site
$89K - $138K/yr
Lead test and integration efforts across critical avionics suites, including weapons/store ... If you are ready to put your engineering skills to the test in the cockpit of the world's most ...
ICBM Sustainment Electrical Engineer with Security Clearance
Hill Air Force Base, UT · On-site
$72K - $122K/yr
The overarching role of the Engineer II - Electrical is to work closely with the customer, the ... Identify or evaluate needed or proposed modifications and/or replacements for Weapon System ...
ICBM Sustainment Electrical Engineer with Security Clearance
Hill Air Force Base, UT · On-site
$72K - $122K/yr
The overarching role of the Engineer II - Electrical is to work closely with the customer, the ... Identify or evaluate needed or proposed modifications and/or replacements for Weapon System ...
Sentinel - Sr Principal Mechanical Engineer - 18283
Roy, UT · On-site
$111K - $167K/yr
Experience with DoD weapon system support system conceptual and preliminary design, particularly ... engineering (CAMEO) and modeling and simulation tools and processes Experience with nuclear ...
Sentinel - Sr Principal Mechanical Engineer - 18283
Roy, UT · On-site
$111K - $167K/yr
Experience with DoD weapon system support system conceptual and preliminary design, particularly ... engineering (CAMEO) and modeling and simulation tools and processes Experience with nuclear ...
Senior Systems Engineer - Sentinel Future Capabilities
Ogden, UT · On-site
$100 - $130/hr
This role is crucial for developing capabilities for the ICBM weapon system, providing expert engineering support and assisting in the requirements development process for complex programs. The ideal ...
Senior Systems Engineer - Sentinel Future Capabilities
Ogden, UT · On-site
$100 - $130/hr
This role is crucial for developing capabilities for the ICBM weapon system, providing expert engineering support and assisting in the requirements development process for complex programs. The ideal ...
Sentinel - Sr Principal Mechanical Engineer - 18283
Roy, UT · On-site
$111K - $167K/yr
Experience with DoD weapon system support system conceptual and preliminary design, particularly ... Experience with digital design, model based engineering (CAMEO) and modeling and simulation tools ...
Sentinel - Sr Principal Mechanical Engineer - 18283
Roy, UT · On-site
$111K - $167K/yr
Experience with DoD weapon system support system conceptual and preliminary design, particularly ... Experience with digital design, model based engineering (CAMEO) and modeling and simulation tools ...
Sentinel - Sr Principal Mechanical Engineer - 18283
Roy, UT · On-site
$111K - $167K/yr
Experience with DoD weapon system support system conceptual and preliminary design, particularly ... Experience with digital design, model based engineering (CAMEO) and modeling and simulation tools ...
Sentinel - Sr Principal Mechanical Engineer - 18283
Roy, UT · On-site
$111K - $167K/yr
Experience with DoD weapon system support system conceptual and preliminary design, particularly ... Experience with digital design, model based engineering (CAMEO) and modeling and simulation tools ...
Systems Engineer
Clearfield, UT · On-site
$70 - $110/hr
... weapon system acquisition - the Sentinel Program. Our customer is the Sentinel Program Office ... This is a great opportunity for systems engineers in the early stages of their careers to enhance ...
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Systems Engineer
Clearfield, UT · On-site
$70 - $110/hr
... weapon system acquisition - the Sentinel Program. Our customer is the Sentinel Program Office ... This is a great opportunity for systems engineers in the early stages of their careers to enhance ...
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Nuclear Surety ensures that nuclear weapons are always protected against peacetime and wartime threats. A Nuclear Surety Systems Engineer at Northrop Grumman on the Sentinel program will be provided ...
Nuclear Surety ensures that nuclear weapons are always protected against peacetime and wartime threats. A Nuclear Surety Systems Engineer at Northrop Grumman on the Sentinel program will be provided ...
Nuclear Surety ensures that nuclear weapons are always protected against peacetime and wartime threats. A Nuclear Surety Systems Engineer at Northrop Grumman on the Sentinel program will be provided ...
Nuclear Surety ensures that nuclear weapons are always protected against peacetime and wartime threats. A Nuclear Surety Systems Engineer at Northrop Grumman on the Sentinel program will be provided ...
Nuclear Surety ensures that nuclear weapons are protected against peacetime and wartime threats at all times. A Nuclear Surety Systems Engineer at Northrop Grumman on the Sentinel program will be ...
Nuclear Surety ensures that nuclear weapons are protected against peacetime and wartime threats at all times. A Nuclear Surety Systems Engineer at Northrop Grumman on the Sentinel program will be ...
Nuclear Surety ensures that nuclear weapons are always protected against peacetime and wartime threats. A Nuclear Surety Systems Engineer at Northrop Grumman on the Sentinel program will be provided ...
Nuclear Surety ensures that nuclear weapons are always protected against peacetime and wartime threats. A Nuclear Surety Systems Engineer at Northrop Grumman on the Sentinel program will be provided ...
Nuclear Surety ensures that nuclear weapons are protected against peacetime and wartime threats at all times. A Nuclear Surety Systems Engineer at Northrop Grumman on the Sentinel program will be ...
Nuclear Surety ensures that nuclear weapons are protected against peacetime and wartime threats at all times. A Nuclear Surety Systems Engineer at Northrop Grumman on the Sentinel program will be ...
Nuclear Surety ensures that nuclear weapons are protected against peacetime and wartime threats at all times. A Nuclear Surety Systems Engineer at Northrop Grumman on the Sentinel program will be ...
Nuclear Surety ensures that nuclear weapons are protected against peacetime and wartime threats at all times. A Nuclear Surety Systems Engineer at Northrop Grumman on the Sentinel program will be ...
A Nuclear Surety Systems Engineer has the opportunity to get in on the ground floor of a system ... Nuclear Surety ensures that nuclear weapons are protected against peacetime and wartime threats at ...
A Nuclear Surety Systems Engineer has the opportunity to get in on the ground floor of a system ... Nuclear Surety ensures that nuclear weapons are protected against peacetime and wartime threats at ...
Nuclear Surety ensures that nuclear weapons are protected against peacetime and wartime threats at ... Provide systems engineering expertise to the design, integration, and testing of a next generation ...
Nuclear Surety ensures that nuclear weapons are protected against peacetime and wartime threats at ... Provide systems engineering expertise to the design, integration, and testing of a next generation ...
A Nuclear Surety Systems Engineer has the opportunity to get in on the ground floor of a system ... Nuclear Surety ensures that nuclear weapons are protected against peacetime and wartime threats at ...
A Nuclear Surety Systems Engineer has the opportunity to get in on the ground floor of a system ... Nuclear Surety ensures that nuclear weapons are protected against peacetime and wartime threats at ...
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Sentinel - Principal / Sr Principal Nuclear Surety Systems Engineer - 14314
Roy, UT • On-site
Full-time
Medical, Dental, Vision, Life, Retirement, PTO
Re-posted 6 days ago
Northrop Grumman rating
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Job description
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 / Sr Principal Nuclear Surety Systems Engineer. This position is located in Roy, UT and supports the Sentinel program.
A Nuclear Surety Systems Engineer has the opportunity to get in on the ground floor of a system designed to provide another 50 years of security for this great nation. Nuclear Surety ensures that nuclear weapons are protected against peacetime and wartime threats at all times.
A Nuclear Surety Systems Engineer at Northrop Grumman on the Sentinel program will be provided the opportunity to:
- Perform decomposition of Department of Defense safety manuals into requirements and allocating them to design teams for implementation
- Provide systems engineering expertise to the design, integration, and testing of a next generation ICBM weapon system
- Participate in technical planning, system integration, verification, validation, cost, risk, supportability, and analysis for mechanical, electrical, and integrated systems
- Evaluate the physical security design based on the Department of Defense Safety manuals
- Interface directly with various compartments of the Department of Defense and Department of Energy to ensure safe design and operation of nuclear weapon systems
- Use model based engineering tools on a major weapon system to pioneer a new way to evaluate and analyze modern design
- Learn a niche discipline that spans all aspects of Nuclear Power and Munitions
Basic Qualifications:
This requisition may be filled at either the Principal Systems Engineer level (T-03) or Sr. Principal Systems Engineer level (T-04).
Principal Systems Engineer:- Bachelor's degree in computer science or electrical, computer, or software engineering discipline from an accredited university and 5 years of related experience, a Master's Degree in computer science or electrical, computer, or software engineering discipline and 3 years of related experience, or a PhD in computer science or electrical, computer, or software engineering discipline and 1 year of related experience
- 1 year of experience with electrical or software analyses/test; verification of requirements
- 1 year of experience with any of the following tools and languages: DOORs, Cameo, TeamCenter, GIT, JAZZ, NX, Capitol
Sr. Principal Systems Engineer:
- Bachelor's degree in computer science or an electrical, computer, or software engineering discipline from an accredited university and 8 years of related experience, a Master's Degree in computer science or an electrical, computer, or software engineering discipline and 6 years of related experience, or a PhD in computer science or an electrical, computer, or software engineering discipline and 4 years of related experience
- 3 years of experience with electrical or software analyses/test; verification of requirements
- 3 years of experience with any of the following tools and languages: DOORs, Cameo, TeamCenter, GIT, JAZZ, NX, Capitol
Required for both levels:
- Must be a US Citizen with an active DoD 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 need
Preferred Qualifications:
- Active Top-Secret Clearance
- PhD in computer science or electrical, computer, or software engineering discipline
- Model Based Systems Engineering (MBSE) Graduate Certificate
- 5 years of experience in Systems Engineering
- 5 years of experience with any of the following tools and languages: DOORs, Cameo, TeamCenter, GIT, JAZZ, NX, Capitol
- 5 years of experience with electrical or software analyses/test and verification of requirements
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 - $147,600.00Secondary Level Salary Range: $122,800.00 - $184,200.00The 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.What Northrop Grumman employees say
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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