Staff Systems Engineer
Northrop Grumman
- Location
- Roy, UT
- Employment
- Full Time
- Work model
- On-Site
- Level
- Staff
- Posted
- Aug 22, 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’s Sentinel Program in a Staff Systems Engineer (T05) role supporting the System Test Team (STT) in Roy, Utah . We seek a driven technical leader who will shape the future of systems test strategies and requirements, mentor others, and provide innovative solutions to highly complex problems that define mission success.
Key Responsibilities
Provide advanced technical leadership for the development and execution of the Integrated Test Strategy, requirements identification, refinement, allocation, and interface definition across multiple teams and stakeholders. Independently lead initiatives, determine technical courses of action, and influence direction on major program priorities. Identify and resolve unusually complex systems and test challenges, developing innovative and effective solutions aligned with program objectives. Develop, review, and approve key program documents such as Integrated Test Strategy (ITS), Interface Control Documents (ICDs), traceability matrices, and verification plans. Guide and mentor junior and mid-level systems engineers, transferring critical knowledge and cultivating technical excellence across the team. Serve as the primary technical liaison and advisor to internal leadership and external customers, representing the organization on advanced technical matters and facilitating cross-disciplinary collaboration. Ensure requirements quality, traceability, and compliance through the full engineering lifecycle, from test planning through verification execution. Champion adoption of new systems engineering methods and contribute to the development of organizational processes and standards.
Basic Qualifications
Bachelor of science degree in a Science, Technology, Engineering, or Math (STEM) discipline with 12 years of related experience OR Master of Science degree in a STEM discipline with 10 years of related experience or a PhD in a STEM discipline and 8 years of related experience Active DoD Secret clearance (current and in-scope), with ability to obtain/maintain SAP approval 5+ years of Systems Engineering experience with significant responsibility for technical leadership and innovation 4+ years with requirements management tools (e.g. DOORS) 2+ years of Test Engineering experience Demonstrated leadership in developing and guiding solutions to unusually complex technical challenges Preferred Qualifications: 6+ years of Systems Engineering with large, complex systems/programs Experience leading technical teams/projects; mentoring and knowledge transfer Participation in shaping or developing new engineering methods or standards Direct experience with Sentinel or MMIII Weapon Systems Experience engaging as a technical spokesperson or advisor with senior leadership and customers Risk and Earned Value Management experience In-scope Top Secret Clearance 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