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# Sentinel GN&C Systems Engineer (Level 2/3) - 11781-1

- **Company:** Northrop Grumman
- **Location:** Roy, UT, United States
- **Salary:** $79,300.0 - $118,900.0
- **Contract:** Permanent contract
- **Skills:** Data Analysis, Systems Engineering, Configuration Management, Firmware, Python (Programming Language), MATLAB, SAP (Applications), Test Scripts, Build Management
- **Published:** September 19, 2026
- **Apply:** https://www.clearancejobs.com/jobs/9179518/sentinel-gnc-systems-engineer-level-23-11781-1

## About the Role

This requisition may be filled at either the Systems Engineer level (T02) or Principal Systems Engineer level (T03).

 * Systems Engineer (T02): Bachelor's degree in a STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering or Mathematics) discipline with a minimum 2 years of related experience; 0 years with a Master's or PhD
 * Principal Systems Engineer (T03): Bachelor's degree in a STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering or Mathematics) discipline with a minimum 5 years of related experience; 3 years with a Master's; or 1 years with a PhD

Required for both levels:

 * 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 of time, as determined by the company to meet its business need
 * 1+ year's of experience supporting requirement development or verification, * Define test requirements and test objectives, using Systems Engineering principles

## Description

The selected candidate will be responsible for the integration and test of hardware, software, and firmware test stations used for risk reduction and development of GN&C software. The selected candidate will also be involved in defining test set requirements and ensuring design and performance meet acceptance test procedure standards., * Assist the team in the development of integration and test documentation (test plans, test procedures and test reports)

 * Participate in the execution of the integration, test, and assembly of the test sets in preparation for developmental flight testing
 * Support the development and implement testing methods and equipment
 * Interface with software developers and systems engineers in support of integration and test activities
 * Perform data analysis against requirements and interfaces for each software build or hardware component
 * Compile data and define changes required in test equipment, test procedures, or new test requirements
 * Maintain design documentation and follow configuration management requirements
 * Experience with Python, MATLAB, or other test scripting SW or tools.


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