Sentinel

• Associate / Systems Engineer
• MS&A
• 19233
  Northrop Grumman
  
• 
  Roy, Utah
  
• 
  

PERMANENT

Updated 09/17/2026

Job Description

Job Summary

RELOCATION ASSISTANCE

Relocation assistance may be available

CLEARANCE REQUIRED FOR START

Yes

CLEARANCE TYPE

SecretTRAVEL:

Yes, 10 of the TimeDescriptionAt Northrop Grumman, our employees have incredible opportunities to work on revolutionary systems that impact peoples 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 nations 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, theyre 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 Associate Systems / Systems Engineer (T01/T02) on the Sentinel Payloads Modeling, Simulation and Analysis team. This position is located in Roy, Utah and supports the Sentinel program.

What You'll Get To Do:

Develop Payload models to simulate and evaluate hardware performance

Perform model validation of various Payloads through test and analysis

Participate in technical planning, system integration, verification and validation, and supportability and effectiveness analyses for missile system payloads

Perform analysis to support derivation of lower level requirements

Verify Payload specifications and designs through modeling and simulation, test data processing, and performance analysis

Generate Threat Models

Generate and analyze radar and optical signatures of payload objects

Analyze exo and endo-atmospheric trajectories

Generate discrimination algorithms

Review test plans and support testing to ensure proper data objectives are met to validate models

Create analysis documents, verification and validation(V&V) plans, and V&V reports

Present analysis results to both internal and external stakeholders

Basic Qualifications:

This requisition may be filled at either the Associate Systems Engineer level (T01) or Systems Engineer level (T02).

Associate Systems Engineer (T01):

Bachelor of Science degree in a STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering or Mathematics) discipline from an accredited university and 1 years of experience, 0 years of experience with a Master of Science degree

Systems Engineer (T02):

Bachelor of Science degree in a STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering, or Mathematics) discipline and 2 years of related experience; 0 years of experience with a Master of Science degree

Requirements 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 need
• Experience or coursework related to electromagnetic radiation (optical, infrared, radar)
• Experience or coursework modeling systems with coding languages (Python, Matlab, C++, etc.)
• Experience or coursework related to kinematics
• Preferred Qualifications
• Active U.S. Government DoD Top 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, as determined by the company to meet its business need
• Bachelors or Masters degree in Physics or Electrical Engineering
• 1 year of experience with electromagnetic radiation (optical, infrared, radar)
• 1 year of experience modeling complex physical systems with coding languages (Python, Matlab, C++, etc.)
• 1 year of experience modeling kinematics
• 1 year of experience with applications of machine learning models
• 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.

Sentinelsystems

Primary Level Salary Range:

$65,800.00

• $98,800.

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Secondary Level Salary Range:

$79,300.00

• $118,900.

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 candidates 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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