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Sentinel - Staff Systems Engineer - Major Program Event (MPE) Lead

7 days ago Roy, UT

RELOCATION ASSISTANCE: Relocation assistance may be availableCLEARANCE TYPE: SecretTRAVEL: 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.
The Sentinel Program is seeking an experienced Systems Engineer to join a diverse program team of highly motivated professionals. This individual will take on the role of Major Program Event (MPE) Lead for the Sentinel Program in support of the Milestone B recertification campaign. The selected candidate will be assigned a specific MPE and be responsible for the following, but may include other duties:

Monitoring schedule control points and support adjudication of pressures between IPTs
Monitoring and supporting IMP execution
Driving horizontal integration of schedule logic and IMS integrity for their assigned MPE
Partnering with IPT Leads and CAMs to ensure schedule execution
Monitoring GFx dependencies with the government and G/R dependencies across IPTs within their MPE
Continuously assessing executability of the IMP and identifying/characterizing risk across the prime and subcontractor scope(s)
Monitoring risks and opportunities within their assigned MPE

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Supporting SRA activities to quantitatively characterize schedule execution risk
Championing opportunity identification and proactively seeking opportunities to gain schedule margin
Monitoring accuracy of schedule forecasts
Participating in and supporting baseline change board activities relative to their respective MPE Supporting/brokering cross-IPT MPE integration
Supporting/attending major supplier activities for critical MPE drivers
Basic Qualifications:

Bachelor's Degree in STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering or Mathematics) from an accredited university with 12 years of relevant experience, or 10 years of relevant experience with a Master's degree or 8 years of relevant experience with a PhD
Must have an active U.S. Government DoD Secret security clearance at time of application, current and within scope, with an ability to obtain and maintain Special Access Program (SAP) approval within a reasonable period of time, as determined by the company to meet its business need
3+ years' experience working in a customer-facing role with significant interaction and interpersonal relationship development
3+ years' experience working on a major program event of any type, driving cost and schedule
3+ years' experience with configuration management tools, and familiarity with the technical board review and release process
3+ years' experience with ICBM weapons systems program sustainment (MMIII) and/or development (Sentinel)
5+ years 'experience (combined) with data delivery and management systems, such as Dynamic Object Oriented Requirement System (DOORS), Agile, JIRA, Confluence, and Cameo
Preferred Qualifications

Demonstrated experience with MBSE
Demonstration experience with Agile development
Demonstrated experience developing processes and procedures
Demonstrated experience with Teamcenter or similar Product Lifecycle Management tools
Demonstrated experience with data analytics and data visualization using Tableau and Microsoft SQL Server or similar tools
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.
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Primary Level Salary Range: $147,700.00 - $221,500.00The 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.

Client-provided location(s): Roy, UT
Job ID: NorthropGrumman-R10211353
Employment Type: OTHER
Posted: 2025-10-17T20:14:58

Perks and Benefits

  • Health and Wellness

    • Health Insurance
    • Dental Insurance
    • Vision Insurance
    • Life Insurance
    • Short-Term Disability
    • Long-Term Disability
    • HSA
    • HSA With Employer Contribution
    • On-Site Gym
    • Pet Insurance
    • Mental Health Benefits
    • Virtual Fitness Classes
  • Parental Benefits

    • Birth Parent or Maternity Leave
    • Non-Birth Parent or Paternity Leave
    • Fertility Benefits
    • Adoption Assistance Program
    • Family Support Resources
    • Adoption Leave
  • Work Flexibility

    • Flexible Work Hours
    • Remote Work Opportunities
    • Hybrid Work Opportunities
    • Four-Day Work Week
  • Office Life and Perks

    • Commuter Benefits Program
    • Company Outings
    • On-Site Cafeteria
    • Holiday Events
  • Vacation and Time Off

    • Paid Vacation
    • Paid Holidays
    • Sabbatical
    • Leave of Absence
  • Financial and Retirement

    • 401(K)
    • 401(K) With Company Matching
    • Performance Bonus
    • Relocation Assistance
    • Financial Counseling
    • Profit Sharing
  • Professional Development

    • Tuition Reimbursement
    • Promote From Within
    • Mentor Program
    • Shadowing Opportunities
    • Access to Online Courses
    • Lunch and Learns
    • Internship Program
    • Leadership Training Program
    • Associate or Rotational Training Program
  • Diversity and Inclusion

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