Sentinel - Principal/Sr Principal Systems Engineer – Telemetry Processing (6360)

Embark on a career putting innovative, reliable, and agile products and ideas into orbit, and beyond. Northrop Grumman has opportunities waiting for you that play a vital role in human space exploration, national defense, and scientific discovery, supporting multiple programs across the universe. With us, you’ll discover a culture of curiosity and collaboration that will have you Defining Possible from the day you start. Our space systems connect and protect millions of people on earth every day, now and for the future. Explore your future and launch your career today.

Northrop Grumman Space Systems is seeking a Principal / Sr Principal Systems Engineer in support of the Sentinel program.  Northrop Grumman supports the Air Force’s sustainment, development, production and deployment of hardware and system modifications for Intercontinental Ballistic Missile (ICBM) Ground and Airborne Launch Control Systems, Launch Facilities, and associated infrastructure.  This position is located in Roy, UT. This position may be filled at a higher level based on qualifications below.

What You’ll Get To Do

• Flight test data processing including data quality checks and best bit selection of raw telemetry data.
• Real time telemetry decommutation and display (such as IADS).
• Develop software systems to process and track raw telemetry data.
• Participate in technical exchange meetings, interfacing with customers (internal/external) and contributing to a broad range of program deliverables.
• Interface with senior management, peers, and employees.

Position Benefits

As a full-time employee of Northrop Grumman Space Systems, you are eligible for our robust benefits package including:  

• Medical, Dental & Vision coverage  
• 401k  
• Educational Assistance  
• Life Insurance  
• Employee Assistance Programs & Work/Life Solutions   
• Paid Time Off   
• Health & Wellness Resources   
• Employee Discounts  

This position’s standard work schedule is a 9/80. The 9/80 schedule allows employees who work a nine-hour day Monday through Thursday to take every other Friday off.   This role may offer a competitive relocation assistance package.

Basic Qualifications:

This position may be filled at a Principal or Sr. Principal level

• Requires a Bachelor's degree or higher in a Science, Technology, Engineering or Mathematics (STEM) discipline from an accredited university.
• Minimum 5 years of related engineering experience with a Bachelor's degree, 3 years with a Master's degree; or 1 year with a PhD. (Sr Principal level requires 9 years with Bachelor's degree,; 7 years with a Master's degree,; or 4 years with a PhD)
• Experience with telemetry processing is required.
• Must be a US Citizen with an Active DoD Secret Clearance (reinvestigation date in the last 6 years) and the ability to obtain Special Access Program (SAP) Clearance.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Current Special Access Program Clearance.
• Active Top-Secret Clearance (awarded within the past 5 years).
• Master’s Degree in Software Engineering, Data Analytics, Systems Engineering, Aerospace Engineering, or similar.
• Experience in telemetry formatting.
• Technical experience with IRIG 106 Chapter 10, Pulse Code Modulation, Telemetry Description Documentation.
• Work experience using one or more of the following: Python, C++, MongoDB, JavaScript, React.
• Excellent communication, mentoring, interpersonal skills, and ability to interface with senior management, peers, and employees.

#GBSDsystems

The health and safety of our employees and their families is a top priority. The company encourages employees to remain up-to-date on their COVID-19 vaccinations. U.S. Northrop Grumman employees may be required, in the future, to be vaccinated or have an approved disability/medical or religious accommodation, pursuant to future court decisions and/or government action on the currently stayed federal contractor vaccine mandate under Executive Order 14042 https://www.saferfederalworkforce.gov/contractors/.

Northrop Grumman is committed to hiring and retaining a diverse workforce. We are proud to be an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer, making decisions without regard to race, color, religion, creed, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, national origin, age, veteran status, disability, or any other protected class. For our complete EEO/AA and Pay Transparency statement, please visit http://www.northropgrumman.com/EEO. U.S. Citizenship is required for most positions.