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Agent guide: [/agents.md](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/agents.md). --- # Sentinel - Principal / Sr. Principal Systems... - **Company:** Northrop Grumman - **Location:** Colorado Springs, CO, United States - **Experience:** Expert - **Salary:** $98,400.0 - $147,600.0 - **Contract:** Permanent contract - **Skills:** Microsoft Word, Microsoft Excel, Agile Methodology, Systems Engineering, Confluence, JIRA, Microsoft PowerPoint, Teamcenter (Software) - **Published:** August 16, 2026 - **Apply:** https://www.juju.com/job/00000000gnen1f ## About the Role + Demonstrate strong leadership and foundational systems engineering skills to drive rigor, traceability, and architectural context needed to craft an MSSOWT that is clear, verifiable, and aligned with the overall program objectives. + Demonstrate ability to foster diverse and inclusive teams with high levels of engagement, including mentoring and coaching. + Demonstrate excellent verbal and written communication skills. + Provide critical, actionable feedback on system designs as well as giving regular status updates to program leadership. Basic Qualifications _This requisition may be filled at either the Principal Systems Engineer level (T-03) or Senior Principal Systems Engineer level (T-04)._ + **Principal Systems Engineer:** Bachelor's degree in a Science, Technology, Engineering or Mathematics (STEM) discipline from an accredited university and 5 years of experience with Bachelor's degree, 3 years of experience with Master's degree, 1 year with a PhD. + **Senior Principal Systems Engineer:** Bachelor's degree in a Science, Technology, Engineering or Mathematics (STEM) discipline from an accredited university and 8 Years of related experience; 6 Years with Masters; 4 Years with PhD. + Must be a US Citizen with an active DoD **Secret** Clearance with an investigation date within the last 6 years Other Basic Qualifications: + Experience in **System Engineering Principals** (including acquisition and **MBSE** ) + Proficient in using Microsoft (MS) Word, Excel, Power Point + Proficient in using **DOORS** (including Change Proposals), Jira, and Confluence + Experience resolving issues and providing technical support + Capable of working with minimal direction and in team environments + Experience working with internal customers outside of your own group. + Familiarity with SDRL and DID structures + Familiarity with Compliance documentation + Experience with Agile Preferred Qualifications + Experience working with external customers to meet program expectations in a timely and efficient manner + Experience using DXL + Teamcenter/CPLM experience + Experience with PrOP writing or governance + Direct involvement in drafting or reviewing statements of work, contracts, or procurement documents ## Related Videos - [Improving quality with Agentic AI with Rovo Dev and Xray](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/2005-improving-quality-with-agentic-ai-with-rovo-dev-and-xray) - [Developing the Rich Text Editor for DeepL.com](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/1172-developing-the-rich-text-editor-for-deepl-com) - [42 x 2 Canvases Later: Two Years, Two Minds, Many Lessons](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/1458-42-x-2-canvases-later-two-years-two-minds-many-lessons) - [Security Pitfalls for Software Engineers](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/726-security-pitfalls-for-software-engineers) - [A Founder's Journey : From Startup Chaos to Purposeful Growth](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/1926-a-founder-s-journey-from-startup-chaos-to-purposeful-growth) - [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) ## Related Articles - [7 Important Tips That Every Software Developer Should Know](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/101-7-important-tips-that-every-software-developer-should-know) - [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) - [Is Software Engineering Over-Saturated?](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/418-is-software-engineering-over-saturated) - [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)