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# Sentinel Staff Software Engineer-19158

- **Company:** Northrop Grumman
- **Location:** Roy, UT, United States
- **Contract:** Permanent contract
- **Skills:** Microsoft Access, JavaScript (Programming Language), Agile Methodology, Confluence, JIRA, Automation of Tests, Scrum Methodology, Software Architecture, Systems Development Life Cycle, SAP (Applications), Software Engineering, Systems Modeling Language, Systems Architecture, UML, Software Verification, ReactJS
- **Published:** August 8, 2026
- **Apply:** https://us.experteer.com/career/view-jobs/sentinel-staff-software-engineer-19158-roy-ut-usa-58846478

## About the Role

Software for team software products Tasks * 12 Years with Bachelor's in related field; 10 Years with Masters; 8 Years with PhD or 4 additional years in lieu of a degree * US Citizenship with Active DoD Secret clearance with reinvestigation date in the last 6 years * Ability to obtain Special Program Access (SAP) * Experience with Agile and cross-functional Scrum team * Experience with Atlassian Jira and Confluence * Experience developing React applications and Jest testing framework * Familiarity with MBSE languages (SysML/UML) * Experience with Software Development Lifecycle (SDLC) * Familiar with Software Development Plans and best practices * Excellent technical leadership, interpersonal, and written communication skills Key requirements * health insurance * life and disability insurance * savings plan * paid holidays * paid time off (PTO) * relocation assistance

## Description

Experteer Overview As a Staff Software Engineer on the Sentinel program in Roy, Utah, you will help shape the software architecture and drive development for mission-critical defense systems. You will work within the Digital Ecosystem EMAS team to deliver robust software in an agile environment and to design automated verification tools and test plans. You will collaborate with engineers and stakeholders to establish tooling and practices that enable scalable, reliable software. This role offers the opportunity to contribute to high-impact programs and learn across a cross-functional, innovative culture. Compensation / Benefits * Design and define system architecture for new or existing software products * Develop software in an agile development environment * Design automated test procedures for software verification activities * Collaborate with the lead software engineer and a team of software engineers to establish and develop automated tools * Develop Software Test Plans and Procedures for team software products Tasks * 12 Years with Bachelor's in related field; 10 Years with Masters; 8 Years with PhD or 4 additional years in lieu of a degree * US Citizenship with Active DoD Secret clearance with reinvestigation date in the last 6 years * Ability to obtain Special Program Access (SAP) * Experience with Agile and cross-functional Scrum team * Experience with Atlassian Jira and Confluence * Experience developing React applications and Jest testing framework * Familiarity with MBSE languages (SysML/UML) * Experience with Software Development Lifecycle (SDLC) * Familiar with Software Development Plans and best practices * Excellent technical leadership, interpersonal, and written communication skills Key requirements * health insurance * life and disability insurance * savings plan * paid holidays * paid time off (PTO) * relocation assistance


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