Sentinel Modeling Simulation & Analysis Systems Engineer - 19937
Northrop Grumman
- Location
- United States-Utah-Roy
- Work model
- On-Site
- Level
- Entry
- Posted
- Sep 18, 2026
Skills
About this role
RELOCATION ASSISTANCE: Relocation assistance may be available CLEARANCE REQUIRED FOR START: Yes CLEARANCE TYPE: Secret TRAVEL: Yes, 10% 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. 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 Systems Engineer/Sr. Principal Systems Engineer . This opening is in Roy, UT and will support the Sentinel Payloads Modeling, Simulation and Analysis team. Northrop Grumman supports the Air Force’s sustainment, development, production and deployment of hardware and system modifications for Intercontinental Ballistic Missile (ICBM) Ground and Airborne Launch Control Systems, Launch Facilities, and associated infrastructure. What you will get to do: Specific duties to include, but are not limited to the following: 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 Breakdown complex problems into simpler steps 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 Model 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 Interface with AF customer Interface with intelligence community This requisition may be filled at either the Principal Systems Engineer level (level 3) or Sr. Principal Systems Engineer level (level 4).
Basic Qualifications
T03: 5 Years with Bachelors in Science; 3 Years with Masters; 1 Year with PhD T04: 8 Years with Bachelors in Science; 6 Years with Masters; 4 Years with PhD Must be a US Citizen with an active U.S. Government DoD Secret security clearance at time of application, current and within scope (< 6years), 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 Must have ability to obtain DoD Top Secret security clearance within a reasonable period, as determined by the company to meet its business need. 3 years of Modeling, Simulation, and Analysis experience 1 year experience with radar or optical/infrared