Sentinel - Systems Security Engineer 2/3 - 14554-1
Ngc· enterprise· Defense· May 13, 2026 · 6mo agoPosted 167 days ago
Roy, UT
In office
Full-time
Mid
$98K–$148K
2+ years exp
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Open since May 13, 2026 — 167 days, and still accepting applications.
Job description
RELOCATION ASSISTANCE: Relocation assistance may be available
CLEARANCE REQUIRED FOR START: Yes
CLEARANCE TYPE: Secret
TRAVEL: Yes, 10% of the Time 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.
Join Northrop Grumman on our continued mission to push the boundaries of possible across land, sea, air, space, and cyberspace. Enjoy a culture where your voice is valued and start contributing to our team of passionate professionals providing real-life solutions to our world’s biggest challenges. We take pride in creating purposeful work and allowing our employees to grow and achieve their goals every day by Defining Possible. With our competitive pay and comprehensive benefits, we have the right opportunities to fit your life and launch your career today.
Northrop Grumman Defense Systems is hiring a Systems Security Engineer (level 2) / Principal Systems Security Engineer (level 3) to join its team in Roy, Utah and will support 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.
What you will get to do :
The selected candidate will support the Sentinel (GBSD) program performing technical integration and lifecycle management for our complex systems. You will be responsible for maintaining supply chain security by assessing suppliers and components in our Common Product Lifecycle Management (CPLM) environment. This role is critical for ensuring that engineering data is standardized, accessible, and synchronized with our Logistics and ERP operations.
CPLM Integration: Serve as a key contributor to the Common Product Lifecycle Management (CPLM) ecosystem, ensuring standardized data structures, parts management, and engineering change orders (ECOs) are consistent across all departments
Enterprise Logistics & ERP: Align CPLM data with ERP systems to optimize logistics, procurement, and supply chain workflows, ensuring that as-designed models match as-built reality
Agile Execution: Utilize JIRA to manage technical backlogs, track sprint progress, and document system defects or enhancement requests
Cross-Functional Collaboration: Act as the technical liaison between Engineering, Manufacturing, and Logistics to resolve data silos and ensure a unified system lifecycle approach
This position may be hired at level 2 or level 3 depending upon applicant qualifications.
Basic Qualifications:
Systems Engineer (level 2):
Bachelor s degree in STEM and 2 years of applicable engineering experience. Master’s degree and 0 years
Must have an active DoD Secret clearance or higher at the time of application
Must have the ability to obtain and maintain Special Access Program (SAP) approval within a reasonable period, as determined by the company to meet its business need
6 months of applying and understanding Systems Engineering principles applicable to US Government Defense Programs in employment or educational environment
6 months of work or educational experience with tools like DOORs, Teamcenter (CPLM)
Principal Systems Engineer (level 3):
Bachelor s degree in STEM and 5 years of related engineering experience, 3 with a masters, 1 with a PhD
Must have an active DoD Secret clearance or higher at the time of application
Must have the ability to obtain and maintain Special Access Program (SAP) approval within a reasonable period, as determined by the company to meet its business need
1 year of applying and understanding Systems Engineering principles applicable to US Government Defense Programs
1 year of engineering experience in aerospace or defense environments
1 year of experience with tools like DOORs, Teamcenter (CPLM)
1 year of applying and understanding security best practices in addressing program protection risks
Preferred Qualifications :
Ability to show self as team player, able to multi-task, able to generate quality work products independently, able to make excellent judgement and show interpersonal skills
Demonstrated ability to communicate effectively and clearly present technical approaches and findings
Experience with Product Data Management (PDM) standards within a CPLM framework
Strong desire to mentor and grow employees
Top Secret clearance
Experience developing requirements for security and/or hardware and software assurance
Demonstrated experience and familiarity with risk management
Experience with Model-based Systems Engineering (MBSE) concepts and tools
Experience with tools like DOORs, Teamcenter (CPLM), and ERP
A solid understanding of Program Protection applicable to US Government Defense Programs and applied knowledge in the application of SSE principles across a broad spectrum of security measures (Cybersecurity, Counterfeit Awareness, Anti-Tamper, HW/SW Assurance, OPSEC, etc.) to protect critical program information (CPI)
Position Benefits :
As a full-time employee of Northrop Grumman, 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 9/80. The 9/80 schedule allows employees who work a nine-hour day Monday through Thursday to take every other Friday off.
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Primary Level Salary Range: $79,300.00 - $118,900.00
Secondary Level Salary Range: $98,400.00 - $147,600.00
The above salary range represents a general guideline; however, Northrop Grumman considers a number of factors when determining base salary offers such as the scope and responsibilities of the position and the candidate's experience, education, skills and current market conditions.
Depending on the position, employees may be eligible for overtime, shift differential, and 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 application period for the job is estimated to be 20 days from the job posting date. However, this timeline may be shortened or extended depending on business needs and the availability of qualified candidates.
Northrop Grumman is an Equal Opportunity 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 and pay transparency statement, please visit northropgrumman.com. U.S. Citizenship is required for all positions with a government clearance and certain other restricted positions.
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