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Agent guide: [/agents.md](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/agents.md). --- # Sentinel - Systems / Principal Systems Engineer - 19034* - **Company:** Northrop Grumman - **Location:** Roy, UT, United States - **Salary:** $79,300.0 - $118,900.0 - **Contract:** Permanent contract - **Skills:** Systems Engineering, Requirements Management, SAP (Applications), Verification and Validation (Software), Systems Modeling Language, Systems Architecture, Systems Integration, Test Data, UML, MagicDraw, SC Clearance, Modeling and Simulation - **Published:** July 4, 2026 - **Apply:** https://www.clearancejobs.com/jobs/9012409/sentinel-systems-principal-systems-engineer-19034 ## About the Role This requisition may be filled at either the Systems Engineer level (T-02) or Principal Systems Engineer level (T-03) . 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 a current or ability to obtain and maintain a Special Access Program (SAP) approval within a reasonable period of time, as determined by the company to meet its business need Systems Engineer (T-02 level): * Bachelor's degree in a Science, Technology, Engineering or Mathematics (STEM) discipline from an accredited university and 2 years of experience, 0 years of experience with a Master's degree * Minimum of 1 year of experience with Core Systems Engineering (Requirements, Architecture, Interfaces, or Verification) * Experience with any of the following tools and languages: DOORS, Cameo, MagicDraw, UML, SysML * Experience interfacing with suppliers or government customers Principal Systems Engineer (T-03 level): * Bachelor of Science degree in a STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering, or Mathematics) discipline and 5 years of related experience; 3 years experience with a Master of Science degree; 1 year experience with a PhD * Minimum 3 years of experience with MBSE tools * Minimum 3 years of experience with Core Systems Engineering (Requirements, Architecture, Interfaces, or Verification) * Experience with any of the following tools and languages: DOORS, Cameo, MagicDraw, UML, SysML * Experience interfacing with suppliers or government customers * Experience in requirement verification planning, * Preferred degrees include (Electrical, Mechanical, Aerospace engineering) * 3 years of experience with ICBM Weapon Systems * 3 years of experience in Systems Engineering and any of the following areas: o Requirements Management: MBSE, Functional Block Diagrams, Specification Trees o Systems and end item requirements validation and verification o Design: Systems Design, Systems Architecture, Systems Integration, N2 Analysis, Trade Studies o General knowledge of multiple engineering disciplines: Safety, Nuclear Hardness, Nuclear Surety, Material Science, Environmental, Parts and Logistics, etc * Experience with CDRL development for customer review * Experience executing System Milestone efforts such as: ARR, PDR, CDR, etc. * Active DoD Top Secret security clearance * Active SAP clearance ## Description * Perform requirements analysis, develop source data for requirements, generate requirements verification, and help prepare test plans and procedures * Participate in technical planning, system integration, verification and validation, cost and risk, and supportability and effectiveness analyses for mechanical, electrical and integrated systems * Apply the principles of engineering to design components and systems using applicable standards and specifications * Verify specifications and designs through modeling and simulation, test data processing, and performance analysis * Support all phases of the systems lifecycle including concept, design, fabrication, test, installation, operation, maintenance and disposal * Develop Basis of Estimates (BOEs) for the systems engineering function * Interface with United States Air Force Customer ## Related Videos - [Security Pitfalls for Software Engineers](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/726-security-pitfalls-for-software-engineers) - [Dirty Tests And How To Clean Them](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/515-dirty-tests-and-how-to-clean-them) - [ChatGPT and Java: A Match Made in Heaven or Hell?](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/536-chatgpt-and-java-a-match-made-in-heaven-or-hell) - [One Pipeline, Three Regulator - SBOM Compliance for the Developer](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/100169-one-pipeline-three-regulator-sbom-compliance-for-the-developer) - [Stop Guessing, Start Measuring: Evaluating RAG Systems with Synthetic Test Data](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/1982-stop-guessing-start-measuring-evaluating-rag-systems-with-synthetic-test-data) - [Beyond UML: Making Sense of AI-Generated Code through Visual Architecture](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/2102-beyond-uml-making-sense-of-ai-generated-code-through-visual-architecture) ## Related Articles - [What’s the Difference between a Junior, Mid, and Senior Developer?](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/238-what-s-the-difference-between-a-junior-mid-and-senior-developer) - [Is Software Engineering Over-Saturated?](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/418-is-software-engineering-over-saturated) - [What Jobs Can You Get with a Software Engineering Degree?](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/398-what-jobs-can-you-get-with-a-software-engineering-degree) - [Highest Paying Tech Companies for Developers](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/220-highest-paying-tech-companies-for-developers) - [Where to Find Entry-Level Software Engineering Jobs](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/397-where-to-find-entry-level-software-engineering-jobs) - [Frontend Developer Salary in Germany [2023]](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/195-frontend-developer-salary-in-germany-2023)