> Markdown version of [/jobs/ext/3889607-sentinel-staff-engineer-systems](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/jobs/ext/3889607-sentinel-staff-engineer-systems). 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 - Staff Engineer Systems - **Company:** Northrop Grumman - **Location:** Huntsville, AL, United States - **Experience:** Experienced - **Salary:** $152,900.0 - $229,300.0 - **Contract:** Permanent contract - **Skills:** Agile Methodology, Systems Engineering, Configuration Management, Scrum Methodology, Systems Development Life Cycle, SAP (Applications), Verification and Validation (Software), Systems Integration, Enterprise Software Applications, SC Clearance, Integration Tests, Teamcenter (Software) - **Published:** October 23, 2026 - **Apply:** https://www.clearancejobs.com/jobs/9035480/sentinel-staff-engineer-systems ## About the Role * Bachelor's degree in STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics) with 12 years of experience; or Master's degree with 10 years of experience; or PhD with 8 years of experience * US Citizenship with an active US Government Secret Clearance, at time of application, current and within scope, with an investigation date within the last 6 years. * Ability to obtain Special Access Programs (SAP) clearance. * 10+ years Experience with Agile and working in a cross-functional Scrum teams. * 10+ years Experience with Product Owner and Product Manager core responsibilities * 4+ years experience in ICBM (MMIII or Sentinel) OR complex aerospace/defense systems * 2+ years experience on large scale / complex system development experience across multiple phases of a development program: preliminary design, detailed design, integration and test, verification and sell off, transition to production. * Experience with Systems Engineering program milestone events (e.g., PDR, CDR) * Customer-focused mindset with proven leadership skills and excellent communication skills * Experience working with external customers to meet program expectations in a timely and efficient manner. * Experience supporting DoD contracts and/or large supplier management portfolio experience in other industries, * Strong understanding and 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. * 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 executing and boarding Risks, Issues & Opportunities * Teamcenter/CPLM experience * Continuous Process Improvement experience * Experience with Agile * Experience in creating, updating, and maintaining Model-Based Systems Engineering products * Experience collaborating with multiple functional groups, subcontracts, and government customer representatives * Experience managing multiple projects concurrently ## Description Northrop Grumman Defense Systems is seeking a Staff Systems Engineer to work with our Sentinel Systems Engineering, Integration, & Test (SEIT) Business Unit and be a contributing member of the System Integration and Sustainment (SIS) Enterprise Systems Integration team. This multi-tiered and multi-disciplined team assesses external interfaces and mission scenario operational threads across the Weapon System (WS). The team serves as system integrators to facilitate systems of systems interoperability and joint systems integration in partnership with customer counterparts and other key stakeholders across the enterprise. This position may be located either in Huntsville, Alabama or Roy, Utah and will support the Sentinel (GBSD) program. What You'll Get to Do: The selected candidate will work in a dynamic people-focused environment. Candidates for this position must be able to understand the intent of WS integration at the highest levels and drive engineering processes & analyses to prove successful design integration and analyze for potential gaps. The successful candidate will clearly demonstrate strong leadership and foundational systems engineering skills to drive process and technical gap resolution of interface and requirement design solutions to achieve program and contract objectives. Demonstrated ability to foster diverse and inclusive teams with high levels of engagement, including mentoring and coaching, are a must. Excellent verbal and written communication skills are required, and the ideal candidate will have demonstrated success collaborating and leading Engineering teams. This role will have the following responsibilities: * Lead Integration activities in support of systems-of-systems integration which may include integration test planning, problem identification and reporting, integration event execution, coordination with multiple stakeholders to facilitate effective and efficient communication * Demonstrate leadership principles - Integrity, respect, organizational, communication, etc. * Be proficient in the development of key system engineering artifacts such as requirement specifications and interface definition documents * Ensure appropriate coordination between SEIT and other integration teams * Participate in technical planning, verification and validation development, cost and risk considerations, and requirements analyses for integrated systems * Identify risks and opportunities associated with or driven by design, systems, or analysis factors. * Collaborate and communicate with multi-functional teams and all collaborators * Provide guidance and mentoring to teams during project execution * Work independently with minimum supervision, positive demeanor and highest ethics