Sentinel - Principal / Sr. Principal Systems Engineer - 18706
$108,800–$203,600 year
On-site · Huntsville, Alabama, United States or Roy, Utah, United States
Job Summary
Sentinel program role for Principal/Senior Principal Systems Engineer located in Huntsville, AL (and another US site in Roy, UT). Responsible for requirements analysis, verification planning, architecture development, and modeling with SysML/UPDM in Cameo EA; develop and review system architecture for payloads and GBSD structures; interface with Air Force customers and subject-matter experts; produce BOEs and support lifecycle phases from concept to disposal; travel ~10% and operate under DoD Secret clearance constraints. Requires US citizenship, active DoD Secret clearance, and ability to travel. Relocation assistance may be available; standard 9/80 work schedule may apply; competitive salary ranges with bonuses and comprehensive benefits.
Required Qualifications
- Bachelor's degree in a STEM discipline or equivalent
- 5 years of related experience with BS; 3 years with MS; 0 with PhD for Principal level
- 8 years of related experience with BS; 6 years with MS; 4 years with PhD for Sr Principal level
- US Citizenship with active DoD Secret Clearance (investigation within last 6 years)
- Ability to obtain Enhanced Security Clearance as determined by company
- Preferred: 4 years of experience with ICBM weapon systems
- Experience with DoD, MBSE tools (DOORS, Cameo, MagicDraw, UML, SysML)
- Experience in requirements management, system architecture, verification and validation
Desired Qualifications
- Security clearance (DoD Secret)
- Active US citizenship
- Experience with MBSE and systems architecture
- Proficiency with SysML, UPDM, Cameo, DOORS, UML
- Experience in requirements management, verification, and lifecycle support
- Ability to work across mechanical, electrical, and software domains
- Experience with cost and risk analysis, Basis of Estimates (BOEs)
- Excellent communication with stakeholders (e.g., Air Force customers)
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