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Agent guide: [/agents.md](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/agents.md). --- # Sentinel - Systems Engineer / Principal Systems... - **Company:** Northrop Grumman - **Location:** Roy, UT, United States - **Salary:** $79,300.0 - $118,900.0 - **Contract:** Permanent contract - **Skills:** Systems Engineering, Confluence, JIRA, Rhapsody, Requirements Management, SAP (Applications), Verification and Validation (Software), Systems Integration, MagicDraw, DOORS (Software), Operational Systems - **Published:** May 27, 2026 - **Apply:** https://www.juju.com/job/00000000g30ix9 ## About the Role _This requisition may be filled at either the_ _Systems Engineer_ _level (T-02) or_ _Principal Systems Engineer_ _level (T-03)_ . Required for Both Levels: + Must be a US Citizen with an **active DoD Secret Clearance,** at time of application, current and within scope, with an investigation date within the last 6 years + Must have a current or ability to obtain and maintain a Special Access Program (SAP) approval within a reasonable period of time, as determined by the company to meet its business need + 1 year experience in Model Based System Engineering (MBSE) Tools (Cameo, Magic Draw, Rhapsody or similar) + 1 year experience with Requirements management tools (DOORS, for example) Systems Engineer (T-02): + Bachelor's degree in a Science, Technology, Engineering or Mathematics (STEM) discipline from an accredited university and 2 years of experience, 0 years of experience with a Master's degree * **Principal Systems Engineer (T-03):** + Bachelor of Science degree in a STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering, or Mathematics) discipline and 5 years of related experience; 3 years experience with a Master of Science degree; 1 year experience with a PhD Preferred Qualifications: + Understanding of System Engineering (SE) process, including SE experience across multiple levels of integration + Experience with the following tools: CAMEO, DOORS, Confluence, and JIRA + Understands Support Equipment and uses, i.e., Peculiar (PSE) and Common (CSE) Support Equipment + Experience in Model Based Systems Engineering + Experience with large scale aerospace/defense projects ## Description Northrop Grumman Defense Systems is seeking a **Systems Engineer / Principal Systems Engineer** . This position is located in **Roy, UT** and supports the Sentinel program. What You'll Get To Do: + Performs technical planning, system integration, verification and validation, cost and risk, and supportability and effectiveness analyses for Support Equipment + Work with Design, Integrated Logistics Support, Specialty Engineering, and project management in development of Support Equipment for mission operational system on the Sentinel program to apply concepts and practices to Support Equipment + Analysis and perform Model Based System Engineering (MBSE) for Support Equipment Architecture development + Perform analyses at all levels of product lifecycle to include concept, design, fabrication, test, installation, operation, maintenance and disposal + Ensures the logical and systematic conversion of customer or product requirements as applicable to support equipment and total systems solutions that acknowledge technical, schedule, and cost constraints + Performs functional analysis, timeline analysis, detail trade studies, requirements allocation and interface definition studies to translate customer requirements into support equipment specifications using DOORS + Develops Architectural framework products using CAMEO MBSE product toolsets + Ensure support equipment requirements, architecture, and designs integrate with technical needs of the Sentinel program. ## 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) - [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) - [One Pipeline, Three Regulator - SBOM Compliance for the Developer](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/100169-one-pipeline-three-regulator-sbom-compliance-for-the-developer) ## Related Articles - [Is Software Engineering Over-Saturated?](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/418-is-software-engineering-over-saturated) - [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) - [What is Software Engineering?](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/289-what-is-software-engineering) - [Data Engineer Salary UK](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/253-data-engineer-salary-uk) - [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) - [Where to Find Entry-Level Software Engineering Jobs](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/397-where-to-find-entry-level-software-engineering-jobs)