> Markdown version of [/jobs/ext/3851263-sentinel-principal-sr-principal-systems-engineer-20419](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/jobs/ext/3851263-sentinel-principal-sr-principal-systems-engineer-20419). Every page supports `.md` or `Accept: text/markdown`. Links point to the HTML versions so they work for humans too. Agent guide: [/agents.md](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/agents.md). --- # Sentinel - Principal/Sr. Principal Systems Engineer - 20419 - **Company:** Northrop Grumman - **Location:** Roy, UT, United States - **Experience:** Expert - **Salary:** $98,400.0 - $147,600.0 - **Contract:** Permanent contract - **Skills:** Systems Engineering, Configuration Management, Software Documentation, System Configuration, Subsystems, Systems Integration, Software Technical Review - **Published:** October 21, 2026 - **Apply:** https://www.techcareers.com/job.asp?id=3462148100&tx=DT10697UTZ&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 with 5 years of experience, 3 years of experience with master's degree, 0 years of experience with PhD. * Must be a US Citizen with an active DoD Secret Clearance with an investigation date within the last 6 years * Must be able to obtain Special Program access in a reasonable amount of time as determined by the business needs of the company., * 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 be able to obtain Special Program access in a reasonable amount of time as determined by the business needs of the company., * Experience with aerospace development * Experience with systems product development * Understanding of the following specialty areas: nuclear surety, cybersecurity, flight safety * Working understanding of basic control system theory and vehicle management systems / guidance system design * Work experience in one of the following disciplines: guidance & control systems, inertial sensors, navigation systems or vehicle management systems ## Description The selected candidate will be embedded in the GN&C department and program integrated product teams, providing Systems Engineering support for the Guidance, Navigation, and Control Subsystem, to ensure sound engineering procedures and products; including, but not limited to, requirements, interfaces, architecture, and Software integration. Candidate will report to the GN&C Assignments lead and is responsible for building system engineering artifacts needed for Software Design Review, Critical Design Review, Functional Configuration Audit, and System Qualification/Verification Review The role entails coordination with higher level system engineers and design engineering to produce the needed documentation and set baseline system documentation in Cameo and DOORs and push artifacts through engineering approval and configuration management Additional opportunities allow for communication with the customer and subcontractors to align requirements to the contract constraints and subcontracts to requirements.