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Northrop Grumman is hiring a Principal/ Sr Principal Systems Engineer- 17395 in Roy, UT; Colorado Springs, CO +1. It is a full-time role in Software & IT, asking for at least 5 years of experience, first listed on November 4. The advertised pay is $98,400–$147,600 a year. The description mentions Excel, Jira and Agile. Northrop Grumman has 149 other openings in the US, 19 of them in Roy, UT. Across all employers on USA Jobs 24 there are 16 Software & IT openings in Roy, UT today; the typical one asks for 5 years and advertises about $123,000 a year at the midpoint.
How the pay compares
Northrop Grumman advertises $98,400 to $147,600 a year, a midpoint of $123,000 a year. Where an offer lands in a range usually depends on experience and on the exact location. That is lower than about 56% of the 54 software & IT jobs in Utah that publish a yearly rate on USA Jobs 24, where the typical midpoint is $123,000 a year. To see roughly what this leaves after federal and Utah tax, try our take-home pay calculator.
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About hiring at Northrop Grumman
Northrop Grumman has 150 openings on USA Jobs 24 today across 22 states. Most are in software & IT (93), operations (11) and engineering & mfg (8). The biggest locations are Roy, UT (20), San Diego, CA (11) and Baltimore, MD (10). 2% of them are remote, 8% are open to entry-level candidates and 98% show pay. We collect Northrop Grumman's jobs every day straight from its own careers system (Workday), never from job boards or agencies.
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Description
At Northrop Grumman, our employees have incredible opportunities to work on revolutionary systems that impact people's lives around the world today, and for generations to come. Our pioneering and inventive spirit has enabled us to be at the forefront of many technological advancements in our nation's history - from the first flight across the Atlantic Ocean, to stealth bombers, to landing on the moon. We look for people who have bold new ideas, courage and a pioneering spirit to join forces to invent the future, and have fun along the way. Our culture thrives on intellectual curiosity, cognitive diversity and bringing your whole self to work — and we have an insatiable drive to do what others think is impossible. Our employees are not only part of history, they're making history.This candidate will join the Sentinel Systems Engineering & Integration (SE&I) Team. This is a dual level Systems Engineer 3/4 with the primary location of Roy, Utah, we may also consider Colorado Springs, Colorado or Huntsville, Alabama. The work will be on-site and relocation assistance may be available.
Candidates must be able to translate primary Statement of Work requirements into the Master Subcontractor Statement of Work Template which drives the creation of Subcontractor Statements of Work.
The successful candidate will clearly demonstrate strong leadership and foundational systems engineering skills to drive rigor, traceability, and architectural context needed to craft an MSSOWT that is clear, verifiable, and aligned with the overall program 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. This candidate should feel comfortable providing critical, actionable feedback on system designs as well as giving regular status updates to program leadership.
Basic Qualifications:
Bachelor’s degree in a STEM field (Science, Technology, Engineering, Mathematics) required for both levels.
Principal Systems Engineer: 5 years or experience; or Master's degree with 3 years of experience; PhD with 1 years of experience
Sr Principal Systems Engineer: 8 years or experience; or Master's degree with 6 years of experience; PhD with 4 years of experience
- Must be a US Citizen with an active DoD Secret Clearance with an investigation date within the last 6 years
- Experience in System Engineering principles (including acquisition and MBSE)
- Proficient in using Microsoft (MS) Word, Excel, Power Point
- Proficient in using DOORS (including Change Proposals), Jira, and Confluence
- Experience resolving issues and providing technical support
- Capable of working with minimal direction and in team environments
- Experience working with internal customers outside of your own group
- Familiarity with SDRL and DID structures
- Familiarity with Compliance documentation
- Experience with Agile
Preferred Qualifications:
- Experience working with external customers to meet program expectations in a timely and efficient manner
- Experience using DXL
- Teamcenter/CPLM experience
- Experience with PrOP writing or governance
- Direct involvement in drafting or reviewing statements of work, contracts, or procurement documents
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