Sentinel (GBSD) – Sr Principal Systems Engineer – Post Flight Analysis (4829-2)

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.

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 Sr. Principal Systems Engineer to perform flight test planning, integration and development of processes, tools, and documentation in support of the Sentinel Intercontinental Ballistic Missile (ICBM). This position will be permanently located in Roy, UT.

What You’ll Get To Do: 

• Requirements analysis for development of analytical tools Modify existing post-flight analysis tools written in MATLAB and C++
• Develop modernized tools based on legacy Fortran tools Flight test data analysis to include Best Estimate of Trajectory generation, GPS signal processing and refinement, and RV accuracy analysis System performance assessment, requirements analysis, verification and validation, design, development, and integration
• Create technical reports and present analysis results Interface with internal and external customers
• This position will utilize communication, mentoring, and interpersonal skills to 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.   

Basic Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree in Science, Technology, Engineering or Math (STEM) with 9 years’ experience; 7 years’ experience with a Master’s; 4 years’ with PHD.
• Must be a US Citizen with and active Secret Security Clearance (awarded/reinvestigation within 6 years or in CE), and the ability to obtain Special Access Program (SAP) Clearance
• Minimum of 5 years’ experience in programming in C++, Matlab and/or FORTRAN

Preferred Qualifications:

• Active Top Secret Clearance (awarded within the past 5 years)
• Master’s Degree in Aerospace Engineering, Systems Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Software Engineering, or similar
• Prior experience in ICBM flight dynamics, targeting, orbital mechanics, and/or reentry dynamics
• ICBM flight test and post flight analysis experience
• Extensive experience and knowledge of MATLAB and C++ Work experience in 6-Degrees of Freedom Simulations
• Experience with Object-Oriented Programming
• Experience with a software version control system, such as Git
• Proficiency in technical writing and documentation
• Experience with Cameo Familiarity with model-based systems engineering
• Demonstrated understanding of functional requirement development, requirements analysis, functional analysis, trades, and architecture definition.
• Excellent communication and organizational skills, strong interpersonal and analytic skills, and works well in a team environment within all levels of the test integrated team structure
• Experience with or knowledge in one or more of the following areas: orbital mechanics, flight dynamics, aerodynamics, statistical mathematics, flight control, guidance and navigation, hypersonic reentry dynamics, and Kalman filtering and estimation

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Salary Range: $112,000 USD - $168,000 USD

Employees may be eligible for a discretionary bonus in addition to base pay. Annual bonuses are designed to reward individual contributions as well as allow employees to share in company results. Employees in Vice President or Director positions may be eligible for Long Term Incentives. In addition, Northrop Grumman provides a variety of benefits including health insurance coverage, life and disability insurance, savings plan, Company paid holidays and paid time off (PTO) for vacation and/or personal business.

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.