Lead Distributed Systems Architect (Secret Clearance)

Northrop Grumman; Baltimore (MD); On-site; USD 169,000 - 253,600; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health plan

Savings plan

Paid time off

Education assistance

Training and development

9/80 work schedule

Job summary

Northrop Grumman Baltimore seeks a Staff Systems Architect to lead the system architecture for Distributed Systems Engineering. This on-site role is based in Baltimore, MD.

Responsibilities include defining architecture, aligning with roadmaps, and managing risk and KPPs while coordinating across hardware, software, and firmware disciplines.

A US Secret clearance and eligibility for SAP are required; relocation assistance may be available.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree with 12 years of experience, a master’s degree with 10 years of experience, or a PhD with 8 years of experience in STEM fields; an additional 4 years may be considered in lieu of a degree.
• U.S. Citizenship is required.
• Current/active U.S. Government Secret Clearance.
• Ability to obtain Special Program Access (SAP).
• Experience creating, evolving and maintaining system architecture.

Responsibilities

• Lead and serve as the primary authority for system architecture and design within the Distributed Systems Engineering group.
• Direct, manage, and oversee the creation, evolution, and maintenance of the overall system architecture to meet operational needs.
• Proactively manage architectural decisions to ensure alignment with cost, schedule, and risk constraints.
• Lead the tailoring of system requirements margins based on risk assessments and ensure compliance with KPPs.
• Manage alignment between the selected solution and internal roadmaps, product lines, and/or common components.

Skills

System architecture

MBSE

SysML modeling

Analytical thinking

Presentations

Education

Bachelor’s degree

Master’s degree

PhD

Tools

IBM Rational DOORS

Enterprise Architect

Cameo

Job description

Northrop Grumman Baltimore seeks a Staff Systems Architect to lead the system architecture for Distributed Systems Engineering. This on-site role is based in Baltimore, MD.

Responsibilities include defining architecture, aligning with roadmaps, and managing risk and KPPs while coordinating across hardware, software, and firmware disciplines.

A US Secret clearance and eligibility for SAP are required; relocation assistance may be available.