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Agent guide: [/agents.md](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/agents.md). --- # Sentinel - Staff Systems Engineer - **Company:** Northrop Grumman - **Location:** Roy, UT, United States - **Salary:** $152,900.0 - $229,300.0 - **Contract:** Permanent contract - **Skills:** Agile Methodology, Systems Engineering, Confluence, JIRA, Cyber Security, Computer Engineering, Digital Forensics, Network Interface Controllers, Field-Programmable Gate Array (FPGA), Hardware Design, Python (Programming Language), Language Modeling, Systems Development Life Cycle, Requirements Management, Requirements Traceability, SAP (Applications), Software Engineering, Software Requirements Analysis, Systems Modeling Language, Scripting, MagicDraw, Information Technology, Modeling and Simulation, DODAF, Programming Languages - **Published:** August 28, 2026 - **Apply:** https://www.juju.com/job/00000000gpg5mj ## About the Role + Bachelor of Science degree in Software Engineering, Computer Science, Digital Forensics, Computer Engineering, or Electrical Engineering (Science, Technology, Engineering or Mathematics) discipline with 12 years of experience; 10 years of experience with a master's degree; or 8 years with PhD + Must be a US Citizen with an active U.S. Government **DoD Secret** security clearance at time of application with an investigation completed within the last 6 years + Must have the ability to obtain and maintain Special Access Program (SAP) approval within a reasonable period, as determined by the company to meet its business need + 1+ years of experience managing requirements in DOORS + 3+ years of experience working with Systems Engineering and Integration and Test (SEIT) processes + 3+ years of experience working with MBSE tools (Cameo) + 1+ year of experience with Agile methodologies and tools (JIRA/Confluence) + 1+ years of experience supporting trades studies + 3+ years of experience with one or more of the following: C2, physical security, cybersecurity, communications systems, facility design, military aerospace development Preferred Qualifications: + Active DoD Top Secret Clearance + Understanding of the Systems Engineering V-Model + Experience with requirements management tools such as DOORS + Experience in SysML or UPDM modeling languages + Proficiency with the DoDAF, UAF, or other modeling frameworks + Experience modeling with Cameo Enterprise Architecture, MagicDraw (No Magic, Inc.) or other architecture modeling tools + Experience using tools to model large systems with multiple developers + Experience exporting documentation out of a model-based environment + Experience in Software and/or Hardware design + Experience in documenting Interface Control Documents, Interface Requirement Specifications, and Interface Description Documents + Experience with software defined hardware structures (i.e., software defined radars and field programmable gate arrays) + Experience with modeling and simulation programs such as the Advanced Framework for Simulation, Integration and Modeling (AFSIM) + Experience with applying hypervisors, cross-domain solutions, multi-level security systems, or modular open systems approach to integrated systems + Experience with scripting and coding languages such as Python + Experience with Agile Development + Experience with ICBM weapon system sustainment engineering and integration + Experience with complex system development on large programs ## Description The Sentinel program has an exciting opportunity for a Staff Systems Engineer to join the team supporting activities including use case development, requirements definition / allocation, functional decomposition, interface definition, verification & validation, and requirements traceability. Specific duties to include, but are not limited to the following: + Collaborate with program IPT counterparts to develop supporting systems engineering and design artifacts. + Work with both technical teams and stakeholders to develop and mature architecture content of large programs design. + Help develop and incorporate the appropriate requirements for the system and ensure that they are properly represented in the model. + Develop systems architecture using Cameo Enterprise Architecture (behavioral, structural, analytical). + Contribute to system requirements development, management, and analysis. + Develop unifying model techniques, procedures, and processes (for model development, tool integration, and team integration). ## 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) - [Security Pitfalls for Software Engineers](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/726-security-pitfalls-for-software-engineers) - [Collaboration Quantified: Lessons from Open Source Developer Networks](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/1422-collaboration-quantified-lessons-from-open-source-developer-networks) - [One Pipeline, Three Regulator - SBOM Compliance for the Developer](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/100169-one-pipeline-three-regulator-sbom-compliance-for-the-developer) - [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) - [Integrate your Cognitive Assistant with 3rd-party DBs and software](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/249-integrate-your-cognitive-assistant-with-3rd-party-dbs-and-software) ## Related Articles - [Is Software Engineering Over-Saturated?](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/418-is-software-engineering-over-saturated) - [7 Important Tips That Every Software Developer Should Know](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/101-7-important-tips-that-every-software-developer-should-know) - [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) - [Highest Paying Tech Companies for Developers](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/220-highest-paying-tech-companies-for-developers) - [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)