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Agent guide: [/agents.md](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/agents.md). --- # Sentinel - Principal/Sr. Principal Systems Engineer - 18555 - **Company:** Northrop Grumman - **Location:** Roy, UT, United States - **Experience:** Expert - **Salary:** $98,400.0 - $147,600.0 - **Contract:** Permanent contract - **Skills:** Microsoft Word, Microsoft Excel, Agile Methodology, Systems Engineering, Configuration Management, Field-Programmable Gate Array (FPGA), Microsoft PowerPoint, SAP (Applications), Software Requirements Analysis, VHSIC Hardware Description Language (VHDL), Application Specific Integrated Circuits, Software Verification, Model Validation, Teamcenter (Software) - **Published:** August 13, 2026 - **Apply:** https://www.techcareers.com/job.asp?id=3348125049&tx=FK2926FFP&pt=1&aff=0B19D771-A501-4A5E-8338-2A822B784D54&utm_source=Job%20Feed&utm_medium=textkernel&utm_campaign=DE&utm_term=0B19D771-A501-4A5E-8338-2A822B784D54 ## About the Role * Bachelor's degree in STEM and 5 years of experience, 3 years of experience with master's degree, 0 years of experience with PhD. * Must have an active U.S. Government DoD Secret security clearance at time of application, current and within scope, with an investigation date within the last 6 years * Must have the ability to obtain Top Secret Clearance and Special Access Program (SAP) within a reasonable period as determined by the business needs of the company. * 2 years of experience in 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 * 2 years of experience with Requirements verification activity including test and analysis, * Bachelor's degree in STEM and 8 years of experience, 6 years of experience with master's degree, 4 years of experience with PhD. * Must have an active U.S. Government DoD Secret security clearance at time of application, current and within scope, with an investigation date within the last 6 years * Must have current Special Access Program (SAP) approval at time of hire. * Must have Mk21/Mk21A interface management experience., * Electrical Engineering Degree strongly preferred. * ICBM Experience (MMIII or Sentinel) * Experience with SPICE * Experience with TeamCenter/NX * Experience with VHDL/FPGA/ASIC design * Experience with Nuclear Certified Design * Experience with Agile * Experience with Cable/Harness Design * 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 * Experience developing systems in joint collaborative environment between contractor and customer * Familiarity with Sentinel Systems engineering PROPs * Familiarity with Sentinel AVE Interface documents ## Description The Supplier Management Team (SMT) Principal Systems Engineer (level 3)/Sr. Principal Systems Engineer (level 4) will be asked to: * Determine tasking for yourself and others with minimum oversight * Understand and apply system requirements * Assist in all phases of the system lifecycle including requirements application, design, test, fabrication, and implementation * Evaluate electrical hardware performance * Perform model validation through test and analysis * Conduct testing through all phases * Maintain design documentation and follow configuration management requirements * Create technical reports and present technical information * Assistance in planning and scheduling activities * Interface with AF Customer ## Related Videos - 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