Engineer / Principal Engineer Systems Architect for Digital Ecosystems

Northrop Grumman Corporation; Melbourne (FL); On-site; USD 77,000 - 116,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in aerospace technology is seeking an Engineer Systems Architect to join their Systems Engineering team in Melbourne, FL. The role involves designing system architectures, developing technology maturity constraints, and ensuring performance requirements are met. Ideal candidates will have a strong STEM background and the ability to obtain a Secret clearance. Flexible work arrangements and excellent benefits are offered.

Benefits

Flexible work arrangements

9/80 schedule with every other Friday off

Health insurance

Life and disability insurance

Savings plans

Holidays

PTO

Qualifications

• Bachelor's in STEM with 2 years experience, or Master's with no experience.
• Ability to obtain Secret clearance.

Responsibilities

• Design and develop system architectures.
• Evaluate system performance with customers.
• Develop automation workflows supporting engineering processes.

Skills

Systems Engineering

Model-Based Systems Engineering

Education

Bachelor's in STEM

Master's in STEM

Ph.D. in STEM

Tools

Atlassian Tool Suite

Cameo Enterprise Architecture

SysML

Job description

Job Description: Engineer Systems Architect / Principal Engineer Systems Architect at Northrop Grumman

Relocation Assistance: Relocation assistance may be available

Clearance Type: Secret

Travel: Yes, 10% of the Time

Overview

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 seek individuals with bold new ideas, courage, and a pioneering spirit to join us in inventing the future and having fun along the way. Our culture thrives on intellectual curiosity, cognitive diversity, and bringing your whole self to work — with an insatiable drive to achieve what others deem impossible. Our employees are not only part of history; they are making history.

Note: This opportunity is contingent on program funding. Start dates are determined after funding confirmation.

Position

Northrop Grumman Aeronautics Systems is seeking a Engineer Systems Architect / Principal Engineer Systems Architect to join our diverse Systems Engineering team in Melbourne, FL. This role may be filled at either level, depending on qualifications.

Responsibilities

• Design and develop system architectures, defining key capabilities and performance requirements.
• Develop design and technology maturity constraints aligned with customer specifications.
• Define system external interfaces and operational concepts to ensure requirements are met.
• Evaluate system performance with customers.

Key Responsibilities

• Assist in developing system architectures.
• Develop architecture, CONOPS, and use cases using model-based systems engineering methodologies.
• Perform functional analysis, timeline analysis, trade studies, requirements allocation, and interface definition studies.
• Conduct system requirements analysis.
• Develop automation workflows supporting engineering and business processes.

Benefits

We offer flexible work arrangements, a 9/80 schedule with every other Friday off, excellent learning opportunities, exposure to diverse projects, and a friendly team environment. We seek self-motivated, proactive, and goal-oriented individuals to help us grow and excel.

Basic Qualifications

For Engineer Systems Architect:

• Bachelor's in STEM and 2 years of related experience, or Master's in STEM with no experience, or Ph.D. in STEM with no experience.
• Ability to obtain and maintain a final adjudicated government Secret clearance.
• Experience with Atlassian Tool Suite and model-based systems engineering using Cameo Enterprise Architecture.

For Principal Engineer Systems Architect:

• Bachelor's in STEM and 5 years of related experience, or Master's in STEM with 3 years, or Ph.D. in STEM with 1 year.
• Ability to obtain and maintain a final adjudicated government Secret clearance.
• Experience with Cameo Enterprise Architecture and SysML.

Preferred Qualifications

• Degrees in Aerospace, Mechanical, Systems, or Software Engineering with experience in Model-Based Systems Engineering.
• Experience in military aerospace development and hardware/software integration.
• Experience with software development and tool administration.
• Experience in Digital Ecosystem design.

Salary Range

$77,200.00 - $115,800.00 or $95,300.00 - $142,900.00, depending on experience and qualifications.

Additional benefits include bonuses, health insurance, life and disability insurance, savings plans, holidays, and PTO. The application period is approximately 20 days from posting, subject to change.

Northrop Grumman is an Equal Opportunity Employer. U.S. Citizenship is required for positions requiring a government clearance.