Sentinel - Associate / Systems Engineer (Security) - 7452-2*

Northrop GrummanNorthrop GrummanRoy, Utah, United States
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Posted

9/21/2026

Employment

Full time

Range

$66k - $119k/year

Work style

On-site

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Core responsibilities

The engineer will apply systems engineering practices to evaluate software, hardware, and integrated system designs for security-relevant behaviors. They will collaborate with design teams to identify potential risks and propose effective mitigations.

Requirements overview

Candidates must possess a bachelor's degree in a STEM discipline and hold an active U.S. Government Secret clearance. A basic understanding of systems engineering, electrical engineering, and security principles is required.

Key skills

Systems engineeringElectrical engineeringMechanical engineeringModel-based systems engineeringMBSESecurity analysisRisk assessmentThreat assessmentVulnerability assessmentCADSchematic reviewSTPA handbookSystems security engineeringHardware assuranceSoftware assuranceTechnical communication

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Education requirements

bachelor degree

About Northrop Grumman

Industry

Defense and Space Manufacturing

Employees

87,922

Type

Public Company

Size

10,001+ employees

We are a close-knit community of big thinkers collaborating to keep the world safe. Our passion, creativity and expertise bring next-level technology solutions to life in autonomous systems, cyber, C4ISR, strike, space, and logistics and modernization for our customers around the globe. On the Northrop Grumman team, you’ll join our pursuit of excellence immersed in a dynamic culture of innovation and respect. Your unique perspective will help achieve our shared vision for the future of global security. Every step of the way, you'll be supported by world-class training, employee resource groups and a comprehensive benefits package that enables greater health and happiness for you and your family. Worldwide and across disciplines, we’re challenging what’s possible for technology to protect people and places from undersea to outer space and into cyberspace. And we see the impact of our performance every day. We are Northrop Grumman, and we work on what matters—now, you too can make a difference. Explore opportunities in engineering, IT, manufacturing, business management, cybersecurity and more at jobs.northropgrumman.com/careers. 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 http://www.northropgrumman.com/EEO. U.S. Citizenship is required for all positions with a government clearance and certain other restricted positions. Our careers site can be found at jobs.northropgrumman.com/careers. If you are contacted about a job at Northrop Grumman, please verify the email came from the domain @ngc.com before engaging with that contact. If you are contacted by a Northrop Grumman recruiter on LinkedIn, please that their profile includes the verified check mark to ensure the contact is legitimate.

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Job categories

EngineeringSecurity & SafetyTechnologyGovernment & Public Sector

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. What You'll Get To Do: The Sentinel Mission Defense Team (MDT) is seeking a highly motivated and qualified engineer (Electrical or Mechanical) to serve as a Systems Engineer for Security, Level 1 or 2. In this role, you will apply core systems engineering practices in combination with your electrical/mechanical engineering background and a holistic system-analysis mindset to evaluate software, hardware and integrated system designs. Using design documentation and the Model-Based Systems Engineering (MBSE) workspace, you will analyze architectures and detailed designs to identify potential security relevant behaviors and features. You will work closely with design teams to review and influence designs and propose mitigations. This position will be located in Roy, Utah and may offer a competitive relocation package. Responsibilities Include: Execute combined traditional Systems Engineering principles, with a holistic system analyses approach in order to uncover any potential safety, security, or availability features using the existing STPA handbook guidelines, and Model Based Systems Engineering (MBSE) workspace Ability to understand and decompose systems to identify causal scenarios; aptitude to construct control structures and identify unsafe control actions Assessment and analysis of threats, vulnerabilities, and risk for identified mission-critical functions and critical components through electrical CAD and schematic reviews Lead and execute completion Statement of Work requirements, Program Milestone Exit Criteria, and program maturity commitments Self-starters compelled to take action in the workplace Support MDT with other duties as assigned Basic Qualifications: This requisition may be filled at either the Associate Systems Engineer level (T-01) or Systems Engineer level (T-02). Required for Both Levels: Must be a US Citizen with an active U.S. Government 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 Basic understanding of Systems Security Engineering principles applicable to US Government Defense Programs Basic understanding Systems Engineering principles applicable to US Government Defense Programs Basic understanding Electrical Engineering principles Ability to communicate effectively and clearly present technical approaches and findings Ability to apply safety thinking to a complex system in a rapidly changing product or technology Ability to apply analytical methodologies to raw data in order to determine and present clear and precise findings and recommendations Associate Systems Engineer (T01 Level): Bachelor's degree in a Science, Technology, Engineering or Mathematics (STEM) discipline from an accredited university and 1 years of experience, 0 years of experience with a Master's degree Systems Engineer (T02 Level): 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​ Preferred Qualifications: Active Top-Secret clearance with SAP Access Direct experience with ICBM Systems Experience applying Program Protection principles 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) Experience using CAD and electrical schematics to understand, design and review electrical circuits, power flows and signal paths Experience developing Systems Security Engineering requirements for hardware and software assurance Experience with Risk Management (identification and development of risks) and driving risk mitigations to closure Experience with assessment and analysis of threats, vulnerabilities, and risk for identified mission-critical functions and critical components Direct experience with Model-based Systems Engineering (MBSE) concepts and tools (CAMEO, DOORS) 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 https://www.northropgrumman.com/who-we-are/total-rewards-benefits/ 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. #Sentinelsystems Primary Level Salary Range: $65,800.00 - $98,800.00 Secondary Level Salary Range: $79,300.00 - $118,900.00 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 http://www.northropgrumman.com/EEO. U.S. Citizenship is required for all positions with a government clearance and certain other restricted positions.

Requirements

  • Systems engineering
  • Electrical engineering
  • Mechanical engineering
  • Model-based systems engineering
  • MBSE
  • Security analysis
  • Risk assessment
  • Threat assessment
  • Vulnerability assessment
  • CAD
  • Schematic review
  • STPA handbook
  • Systems security engineering
  • Hardware assurance
  • Software assurance
  • Technical communication

Benefits

  • Medical
  • Dental
  • Vision coverage
  • 401k
  • Educational assistance
  • Life insurance
  • Employee assistance programs
  • Paid time off
  • Health and wellness resources
  • Employee discounts

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