Sentinel - Principal / Systems Test Engineer - 14325

Company: Northrop Grumman
Location: Colorado Springs
Posted on: April 1, 2026

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 seeking a Engineer / Principal Systems Test Engineer . This position is located in Roy, UT or Colorado Springs, CO , and supports the Sentinel program. What You'll Get To Do Maintain smooth operation of multi-user computer systems, including coordination with network, software, and system engineers, project managers, end users, and customer and IT management Recommend and implement system enhancements that will improve the performance and reliability of the system including installing, upgrading/patching, monitoring, problem resolution, and configuration management Integration of IP based devices into networks architecture. Will also support configuration, troubleshooting of devices / network Work within and across teams to support and coordinate daily integration activities Execute root cause analysis to troubleshoot and resolve complex network and system issues Coordinate integrated testing activities. Oversee test activities in support or requirement verification and validation. 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 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 Engineer Systems Test: Bachelor's degree in Science with 2 years of experience or a Master's degree with 0 years of experience. 4 additional years of experience may be substituted in lieu of a degree. 2 years of experience operating in an Agile environment using any of the Atlassian software tool sets (JIRA, Confluence) 2 years of experience with HW or SW integration in a lab / test environment 2 years of experience integrating COTS, GOTS and custom software in a security constrained environment 2 years of experience with Linux or Cisco operating systems Principal Engineer Systems Test: Bachelor's degree in Science with 5 years of experience; or Master's degree with 3 years of experience; or PhD with 1 year of experience. 4 additional years of experience may be substituted in lieu of a degree. 3 years of experience operating in an Agile environment using any of the Atlassian software tool sets (JIRA, Confluence) 3 years of experience with HW or SW integration in a lab / test environment 3 years of experience integrating COTS, GOTS and custom software in a security constrained environment 3 years of experience with Linux or Cisco operating systems Required for Both Levels: 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 Familiarity with lab equipment (DMMs, O-scopes, Spectrum Analyzers, etc.) and lab processes (ESD, FOD, Configuration Management, etc.) Ability to install software packages and patches Must hold one or more current CompTIA certifications for an IAT Level II (GSEC, Security or SSCP) or higher to satisfy DOD 8570-1M requirement Familiarity with COTS network management and configuration systems Ability to effectively communicate issues and help provide solutions across teams / sites. Preferred Qualifications: Ability to troubleshoot system using built in OS functionality and system logs Perform OS tuning, understand networking, perform user management, perform security hardening, and review OS logs as needed and perform system backups Experience with scripting, particularly in shell scripting. Any experience with SH and CSH variants, Python, or PowerShell would be helpful Experience with the administration and operations of lab or test environments Computer system performance analysis. Experience with vSphere and/or VMware Cloud Foundation Experience with operation, development, or testing of RTOSs Strong verbal and written communication skills Strong interpersonal skills Strong analytical skills Sentinelintandtest Primary Level Salary Range: $72,100.00 - $108,100.00 Secondary Level Salary Range: $89,400.00 - $134,200.00 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.

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