Sentinel - Thread Support Staff Systems Engineer - 17388
United States-Utah-Roy$153k–$229kPosted Jul 21, 2026
Skip to main contentHomeProfileJob SearchApplicationsMy EventsJoin Talent NetworkSign InSingle PositionView All JobsSentinel - Thread Support Staff Systems Engineer - 17388United States-Utah-RoyApply NowFind out how well you match with this jobUpload your resumeJob descriptionJob IDR10239177RELOCATION ASSISTANCE: Relocation assistance may be availableCLEARANCE REQUIRED FOR START: YesCLEARANCE TYPE: SecretTRAVEL: Yes, 10% of the TimeDescriptionAt 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 seeking a Thread Support Staff Systems Engineer (TSSPE) to join the team. This opportunity is in Roy UT in support of the Sentinel program. The TSSPE will support the Physical Security (PS) System Capability Thread for the Sentinel Intercontinental Ballistic Missile (ICBM) program. This highly visible Level 5 staff engineer role will work directly with the Air Force on the development, production, and deployment of Sentinel ground- and airborne launch-control systems, launch facilities, launch control centers, and associated security infrastructure. The incumbent will hold delegated authority for the physical-security thread(s) to which they are assigned.What you will get to do:The Physical Security thread focuses on physical security-specific requirements and capabilities such as facility access control and visual monitoring systems criteria. This role offers a clear path to senior technical leadership.Key Responsibilities:Serve as a subject-matter expert and technical lead for the Physical Security thread, possessing end-to-end knowledge of the Sentinel program.Execute special projects as required for assigned threads.Act as the primary delegate of authority for the thread, overseeing all related systems-engineering products and deliverables, including:Partner with program SEIT leadership and the Office of Chief Engineering (OCE) to develop a high-quality technical baseline.Brief program leadership, customers, and stakeholders at program and technical reviews.Establish and facilitate working-group/coordination sessions to ensure horizontal and vertical thread integration.Build and maintain strong relationships across the program, customer, and stakeholder communities.Mentor junior staff through formal and informal knowledge-transfer activities.Define and allocate requirements down to the lowest component level.Produce architecture and interface definitions.Develop functional flows and CONOPS scenarios.Allocate performance budgets, conduct analysis, and manage margins.Conduct trade studies.Plan verification activities, coordinating required and expected verification products to the appropriate level of detail.Execute...