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Agent guide: [/agents.md](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/agents.md). --- # Sentinel - Sr. Principal Fulgurite Specialty Reliability Systems - **Company:** Northrop Grumman - **Location:** Roy, UT, United States - **Experience:** Expert - **Salary:** $122,800.0 - $184,200.0 - **Contract:** Permanent contract - **Skills:** Microsoft Word, Microsoft Excel, Systems Engineering, Configuration Management, Capability Maturity Model Integration, Formal Verification, Microsoft PowerPoint, Reliability Engineering, SAP (Applications), Systems Architecture, Reliability of Systems - **Published:** July 10, 2026 - **Apply:** https://www.clearancejobs.com/jobs/9023273/sentinel-sr-principal-fulgurite-specialty-reliability-systems ## About the Role * Bachelor's degree in STEM with 8 Years of related engineering experience; 6 Years with Masters; 4 Years with PhD * Must be a U.S. Citizen with an active U.S. Government DoD Secret security clearance at time of application with an investigation completed within the last 6 years, current and within scope. * Must have the ability to obtain TOP SECRET clearance and Special Access Program (SAP) approval within a reasonable period, as determined by the company to meet its business needs. * 3+ years of system architecture experience focused on reliability modeling, failure mode analysis, and reliability requirements development for high assurance (nuclear surety) systems. * 3+ years of demonstrated experience with high value customer presentations on multiple projects with competing priorities. * ICBM Experience (MMIII or Sentinel). * 2+ years of experience in reliability requirements and assessments for nuclear certified or nuclear surety systems (e.g., NQA1, DOESTDxxxx). * Experience resolving issues and providing technical support. * Experience using Microsoft (MS) Word, Excel, and Power Point. * Capable of working with minimal direction and in team environments. * Strong oral and written communication skills, including demonstrated experience with high value customer presentations, with ability to focus on multiple projects with competing priorities. * Strong understanding and broad application of complex engineering systems (engineering standards, configuration management, material review board, process control, tooling, facilities, software, etc.) for the development of complex systems of systems. * Experience developing systems in joint collaborative environment between contractor and customer. * 1+ year experience with Northrop Grumman engineering standards (CMMI, DO178C, DO254, MILSTD498, NQA1) and safety critical development practices. ## Description This role will be leading our program reliability activities to include the following actions: * Contribute to the definition and evolution of system architecture. * Generate and manage requirements across the system hierarchy; create verification methodologies that satisfy program, DoD, and nuclear safety standards. * Produce technical customer deliverables (trade studies, compliance matrices, status reports) for senior leadership and external stakeholders. * Lead lab based demonstrations and hardware in the loop (HIL) tests to validate architecture and interface behavior. * Perform reliability assessments and support the development of reliability related requirements for nuclear certified systems. * Participate in cross functional design, trade, and verification reviews; mentor junior engineers. * Ensure compliance with Northrop Grumman engineering processes (CMMI, DO178C/DO254, MILSTD498) and configuration management standards. ## Related Videos - [Security Pitfalls for Software Engineers](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/726-security-pitfalls-for-software-engineers) - [In-depth .NET Azure Functions: Isolated mode, performance and durable AI agents](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/100207-in-depth-net-azure-functions-isolated-mode-performance-and-durable-ai-agents) - [Developing the Rich Text Editor for DeepL.com](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/1172-developing-the-rich-text-editor-for-deepl-com) - [Independently together: how micro-applications improve developer experience + app performance](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/452-independently-together-how-micro-applications-improve-developer-experience-app-performance) - [Why Your Best Mediors Never Become Seniors (And How to Fix It)](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/2108-why-your-best-mediors-never-become-seniors-and-how-to-fix-it) - [From Syntax to Singularity: AI’s Impact on Developer Roles](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/900-from-syntax-to-singularity-ai-s-impact-on-developer-roles) ## Related Articles - [How We Built a Worry-Free System That Runs for 10+ Years – And What We’d Do Again](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/751-how-we-built-a-worry-free-system-that-runs-for-10-years-and-what-we-d-do-again) - [Is Software Engineering Over-Saturated?](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/418-is-software-engineering-over-saturated) - [Résumé-Driven Development: How IT trends affect the job market for software developers](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/59-resume-driven-development-how-it-trends-affect-the-job-market-for-software-developers) - [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) - [What is Software Engineering?](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/289-what-is-software-engineering) - [Top Characteristics of a Software Engineer](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/166-top-characteristics-of-a-software-engineer)