Engineer Systems Architect 2 or Principal Engineer Systems Architect 3

0090 CORP-Corporate Office; United States; On-site; USD 79,300 - 147,600; Full time

Job summary

Northrop Grumman seeks an experienced Systems Architect to perform MBSE-driven design for military aircraft platforms. You will lead functional analysis, drive system integration, and collaborate with distributed teams to ensure robust interface maturity and gap resolution.

The role requires DoD Secret clearance eligibility and a strong foundation in systems engineering and MBSE tools, with preference for candidates holding advanced degrees.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in STEM (Systems- or engineering-focused) is required.
• Master’s degree preferred for advanced roles; PhD noted for seniority.
• Experience with MBSE and system architecture modeling is essential.

Responsibilities

• Perform MBSE processes for incremental capability development and integration on military aircraft platforms.
• Perform SOW aligned to Diagnostic Systems Coverage Analysis.
• Collaborate with distributed teams to deliver high-quality design products.
• Maintain cognizance of subsystem interdependencies and interface maturity to resolve gaps.

Skills

MBSE tools

SysML

Systems Engineering

Clearance eligibility

Stakeholder collaboration

Agile methodologies

Education

Bachelor’s degree in STEM

Master’s degree in STEM

PhD

Tools

Cameo

Rhapsody

GENESYS

SysML

Job description

Systems Architect / Principal Systems Architect

Location: Melbourne, Florida.

Position Summary

This role involves performing functional analysis and Model‑Based Systems Engineering (MBSE) processes for incremental capability development and integration on military aircraft platforms. The incumbent will also perform Statement of Work (SOW) aligned to Diagnostic Systems Coverage Analysis, collaborate with stakeholders across distributed teams (subsystem developers, system integrators, system testers, etc.) to support delivery of quality design products, and maintain technical cognizance of subsystem interdependencies and interface maturity to identify and resolve gaps.

Responsibilities

• Perform functional analysis and MBSE processes for incremental capability development and integration on military aircraft platforms.
• Perform Statement of Work (SOW) aligned to Diagnostic Systems Coverage Analysis.
• Collaborate with stakeholders across distributed teams (subsystem developers, system integrators, system testers, etc.) to support delivery of quality design products.
• Maintain technical cognizance of subsystem interdependencies and interface maturity to identify and resolve gaps.

Basic Qualifications

• Systems Architect: Minimum 2 years experience with a Bachelor’s degree in STEM; 0 years with a Master’s degree; ability to obtain and maintain DoD Secret clearance; ability to obtain and maintain Special Access Program access; experience with Systems Engineering principles and products.
• Principal Systems Architect: Minimum 5 years experience with a Bachelor’s degree in STEM; 3 years with a Master’s degree; 1 year with a PhD; ability to obtain and maintain DoD Secret clearance; ability to obtain and maintain Special Access Program access; experience with Systems Engineering principles and products.

Preferred Qualifications

• Active, in‑scope DoD Secret or Top Secret clearance.
• Previous or existing Program Access Request (PAR).
• Experience with MBSE tools for system architecture modeling (e.g., Cameo, Rhapsody, GENESYS).
• Experience with system modeling languages, approaches, and methodologies such as SysML.
• Experience with Agile methodologies.

Salary

Primary level salary range: $79,300 – $147,600. Secondary level salary range: $0 – $0.

Benefits

Employees may be eligible for overtime, shift differential, discretionary bonus, and annual bonuses. 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.

Eligibility and Legal Disclosures

U.S. citizenship is required for all positions with a government clearance and certain other restricted positions.

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 https://www.northropgrumman.com/EEO.