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Sentinel - Sr Principal Logistics Engineer

Northrop Grumman

Roy, UTFull-time$92–138K/yrSeen 3 days agoSeen in employer's feed 3 days ago

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Compensation
$92–138K/yr
Location
Roy, UT
Schedule
Full-time
Work Authorization
US work authorization required

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Requirements

Credentials this posting asks for.

Secret clearance, required

Job overview

Northrop Grumman seeks a Sr Principal Logistics Engineer to support the Sentinel program in Roy, Utah. The role focuses on identifying and analyzing logistics requirements, provisioning data, support equipment, and maintenance plans for strategic deterrent systems. The engineer will work with integrated product teams and related engineering and support groups. An active Secret clearance and U.S. citizenship are required.

Skills & qualifications

RequiredNice to have

Skills

Logistics Requirements Analysis, requiredMaintenance Planning, requiredProvisioning Data, requiredTask Analysis, requiredSupport Equipment Requirements, requiredSupport System Development, requiredProduct Support Processes, requiredCAMEO, requiredDOORS, requiredEAGLE, requiredCPLM, requiredMIL-HDBK 1388-2B, nice to haveGEIA-STD-0007, nice to haveSLIC Wave, nice to haveTeamcenter, nice to haveAerospace Maintenance, nice to haveICBM Maintenance, nice to haveAerospace Supply, nice to haveICBM Supply, nice to haveLCN Structures, nice to haveLevels of Indenture, nice to haveSupplier Deliverables Review, nice to haveLogistics Data Review, nice to haveCritical Thinking, nice to haveCommunication, nice to havePresentation Skills, requiredIndependent Work, requiredTeamwork, nice to haveInterpersonal Skills, nice to haveSelf-Motivation, nice to haveOrganization, nice to have

Qualifications

Bachelor's in STEM + 8 Years, Master's + 6 Years or PhD + 4 Years, requiredUS Citizenship, requiredActive Secret Clearance, requiredSAP Approval Eligibility, required3 Years Logistics or Related Program Experience, required3 Years Product Support Process Experience, required

Benefits

Relocation Assistance
Medical Insurance
Dental Insurance
Vision Insurance
401(k) Match
Tuition Assistance
Paid Time Off

Full 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 Sr Principal Logistics Engineer to join our team. This position will be located at Roy, UT to support the Sentinel (GBSD) program in the Strategic Deterrent Systems (SDS) Division. 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.

Roles and Responsibilities

  • Lead taskings to identify, analyze, and quantify logistics requirements for maintenance planning.

  • Review, analyze, prepare, and modify provisioning data.

  • Initiating and performing detailed task analysis, support equipment requirement definition and analysis, support system and maintenance plan development.

  • Use provisioning data to identify, select, catalog and determine support material requirements, and in the development of Provisioning Parts List and design Change Notifications.

  • Provide support for modifications, reviews, and updates to any of the above existing lists.

  • Attend and support provisioning meetings and conferences and perform other functions as directed.

  • Demonstrate excellent interpersonal skills, communications skills, be self-motivated, understand and exhibit a strong team work ethic and approach.

  • Work closely with other IPT’s (Integrated Product Teams), Design Engineering IPT’s, Configuration Management, Systems Engineering, and Technical Publication Writing teams.

  • Occasional travel (up to 10% of the time).

  • Must have excellent written, verbal communication, and presentation skills.

  • Demonstrated ability to work independently under limited direction within the scope of an assignment and use independent judgment in determining methods, techniques, and evaluation criteria.

Basic Qualifications

  • Requires a bachelor’s degree in a Science, Technology, Engineering or Mathematics (STEM) discipline from an accredited university with 8 years of related experience; a master’s degree with 6 years; or a PhD with 4 years

  • Must be a US Citizen with an active U.S. Government Secret Security Clearance, at time of application, current and within scope, with an investigation date within the last 6 years

  • Must have the 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 needs

  • Requires 3 years of demonstrated experience supporting a system sustainment or development program in a logistics, engineering, program management, or product support role

  • Requires 3 years of demonstrated experience defining, implementing, or managing product support processes on a complex system or program

  • Requires experience using at least one of the following tools: CAMEO, DOORS, EAGLE, or CPLM

Preferred Qualifications

  • Experience with MIL-HDBK 1388-2B and GEIA-STD-0007

  • Experience with Raytheon EAGLE Database or SLIC wave or equivalent

  • Experience with Teamcenter

  • Experience with Aerospace / ICBM maintenance or supply

  • Experience developing LCN structures and defining levels of indenture

  • Experience reviewing supplier deliverables / SDRLs related to logistics for accuracy and complete data

  • Background in maintenance and/or maintenance planning

  • Hard working, motivated, and independent worker

  • Excellent communication skills and people skills

  • Excellent critical thinking and personal organizational skills

Position Benefits

As a full-time employee of Northrop Grumman Defense Systems, 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. This role may offer a competitive relocation assistance package.

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Primary Level Salary Range: $92,200.00 - $138,400.00

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.

Job Category: Engineering

How this job compares

Set against the 11,834 open Systems Engineer jobs on Olive Jobs, counted November 11, 2026.

Pay
  • This posting$92–138K/yr
  • Utah median$98–183K/yr249 salary ranges
  • US median$115–189K/yr8,916 salary ranges

This range's midpoint, $115K, is 18% below the Utah median midpoint ($141K) — in the middle half of Systems Engineer salary ranges in Utah.

Openings
Olive Jobs lists 333 open Systems Engineer jobs in Utah and 11,834 across the US. 5% of them nationwide are listed as remote or flexible.
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Experience
This posting asks for at least 8 years of experience; Systems Engineer postings that state a minimum ask for 5 years at the median (9,745 postings).
Education
4,398 of the 11,834 open Systems Engineer jobs (37%) ask for a bachelor's degree or higher.

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