Sentinel Principal/Sr. Principal Civil Structural Engineer - *18095

at Northrop Grumman

Record last updated: 5/29/2026 6:05:26 PM

Current Days Open
57
Reqs Seen
2
Current Min Salary
$98,400.00 (Yearly)
Current Max Salary
$147,600.00 (Yearly)
Historical Days Open
11
First Seen
3/16/2026
Lowest Min Salary Seen
$98,400.00 (Yearly)
5/29/2026
Highest Max Salary Seen
$147,600.00 (Yearly)
5/29/2026

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Full Job Description

RELOCATION ASSISTANCE: Relocation assistance may be available CLEARANCE REQUIRED FOR START: No CLEARANCE TYPE: None TRAVEL: Yes, 25% 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. At Northrop Grumman, our employees have incredible opportunities to work on revolutionary systems in air and space that impact peoples lives around the world today, and for generations to come. Our work preserves freedom, democracy, and advances human discovery and our understanding of the universe. We look for people who have bold new ideas, courage and a pioneering spirit to join forces to invent the future and have a lot of 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, theyre making history. Northrop Grumman Defense Systems is seeking an Principal/Sr. Principal Civil Structural Engineer. This position is located in Roy, Utah and supports the Sentinel program. What Youll Get To Do. As a Principal/Sr. Principal Civil Structural Engineer on the Infrastructure Design Team (INF), you'll support the design, modeling, and integration efforts for Civil/Structural elements for Sentinel Launch Facilities, Launch Centers, or Test Facilities. Position Responsibilities Include: Responsible for overseeing and coordinating civil/structural systems design for the Sentinel infrastructure and facilities. Subject matter expert supporting the design of high complexity civil/structural systems, including structural steel design drawings, concrete forming and reinforcing design drawings. Interpret and verify industry standards, guidelines, and codes for project deliverables. Participate in project design/model reviews. Review subcontractors design product quality/accuracy by reviewing civil/structural designs and validating that current standards are applied and integrated into the design solution. Support the delivery of Civil/Structural facility design Technical Data Packages, Issue-for-Construction (IFC) packages, as-built TDPs, PDPs, interface models, and additional design artifacts. Supporting structured trade studies to evaluate alternative design solutions to resolve technical issues. Developing and presenting design change requests, coordinating with impacted internal and external stakeholders, and ensuring configuration control of the technical baseline. Identifying risks and opportunities associated with or driven by design factors and executing handling/mitigation/capture actions to reduce risk or realize opportunities. Developing and maturing Civil/Structural facility designs that meet Weapon System requirements, UFC, MIL-STD, and other applicable codes and regulations. 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 This positions 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. You Will Bring These Qualifications: This role can be filled at the Principal Civil Structural Engineer (T03) or Sr. Principal Civil Structural Engineer (T04) level. Principal Civil Structural Engineer: Bachelor's degree in related field from an accredited university with 5 years of experience; or Master's degree with 3 years of experience; or PhD with 0 years of experience or 4 additional years of experience in lieu of degree Must be a US Citizen with the ability to obtain and maintain a U.S. Government DoD Secret security clearance. U.S. Citizenship with the ability to obtain Special Program Access (SAP). Knowledge and/or experience with structural analysis of structures, utility conduit and connections -Professional knowledge of structures, statics, strength of materials, structural dynamics principles, and methods. Demonstrated ability to collaborate effectively with adjacent disciplines (e.g. systems engineering, aerodynamics, stress analysis, design, test) in a highly integrated team environment. Experience with review of structural calculations, Basis of Design, construction drawings and specifications, logic plans, preferably with aerospace structures. Sr. Principal Civil Structural Engineer: Bachelor's degree in related field from an accredited university with 8 years of experience, 6 years of experience with Master's degree, 4 years of experience with PhD or 4 additional years of experience in lieu of degree Must be a US Citizen with the ability to obtain and maintain a U.S. Government DoD Secret security clearance. U.S. Citizenship with the ability to obtain Special Program Access (SAP). Knowledge and/or experience with structural analysis of structures, utility conduit and connections Professional knowledge of structures, statics, strength of materials, structural dynamics principles, and methods. Demonstrated ability to collaborate effectively with adjacent disciplines (e.g. systems engineering, aerodynamics, stress analysis, design, test) in a highly integrated team environment. Experience with review of structural calculations, Basis of Design, construction drawings and specifications, logic plans, preferably with aerospace structures. These Qualifications Would be Nice to Have: Structural Engineer Professional Engineering Registration or Structural Engineer Professional Engineering Registration/SE. Excellent interpersonal, written communication, and presentation skills, including the ability to clearly and succinctly communicate complex concepts and technical concepts to internal and external stakeholders. Exposure to structural test applications. Experience with seismic analysis (ASCE 7-16). Experience with Uniform Facility Criteria, Uniform Facilities Guide Specifications. Experience applying AISC and ACI 318. Experience developing and maturing Civil/Structural facility designs that meet Weapon System requirements, UFC, MIL-STD, and other applicable codes and regulations. Proficiency with Revit, Siemens NX and Teamcenter Experience with Finite Element Analysis and Modeling (ANSYS, GTStrudl, ABAQUS, STAAD). Experience with Microsoft (MS) Word, Excel, Power Point, and Engineering Scheduling tools and applications. Must be able to work independently, function in a dynamic environment, and be flexible to changing direction. Primary Level Salary Range: $98,400.00 - $147,600.00 Secondary Level Salary Range: $122,800.00 - $184,200.00 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. Existing Applicants: Need to update your contact information or email address? Once logged in, click on Candidate Home in the upper right corner and scroll to the bottom of that screen to see buttons for: Update Contact information to update your legal name, address, and phone number Edit Account Settings to edit your email address We are a pioneering company. With careers across all areas: air, cyber, land, sea and space our 90,000 employees work as one to defend and define the future. Northrop Grumman careers and internships are as varied as your interests, with a lifetime of potential that will give you every opportunity to do your best work. Working together with people from many backgrounds, personal passions and disciplines, we share a drive to push the boundaries of science, technology and engineering to meet the ever evolving needs of our customers worldwide.

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