Lead Principal Systems Architect — MBSE & Armament Systems

Northrop Grumman Corp.; Plymouth (MN); On-site; USD 136,000 - 204,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Relocation assistance

Job summary

Northrop Grumman is seeking a Sr Principal Systems Architect Engineer to lead systems engineering across the lifecycle for complex armament programs in the United States. This role emphasizes matrixed leadership, model-based approaches, and cross-disciplinary teamwork to ensure robust architectures and performance.

The candidate will drive requirements, verification, and integration efforts, leveraging AI-enabled tools while maintaining high standards of technical excellence and adaptability,

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering (Electrical, Aerospace, Computer, Mechanical, or related discipline).
• 8+ years of related experience; or a Master’s degree with 6+ years; or a PhD with 4+ years.
• Demonstrated cross-domain leadership experience in engineering-focused non-profits or organizations.
• Strong background in Agile development methodologies.
• Experience leveraging systems engineering tools with embedded AI.
• Experience applying systems design principles using AI to develop and integrate advanced solutions.
• Experience designing, integrating, and verifying complex systems to meet design specs and mission requirements.
• Experience with MBSE.
• Experience with Product Line Engineering (PLE).
• Experience with Systems Modeling Language (SysML).
• Experience with the Unified Architecture Framework (UAF).
• Must be a U.S. Citizen
• Ability to obtain a government secret clearance (not required to start)

Responsibilities

• Lead systems engineering activities spanning concept development, requirements definition, system design, integration, verification, validation, and sustainment.
• Act as a driver for cross-functional systems collaboration within a model-based engineering environment.
• Drive the design and development of system architectures and define performance requirements.
• Create and manage system requirements, specifications, and traceability across the lifecycle.
• Negotiate and define performance objectives with stakeholders to align requirements with program goals.
• Utilize advanced systems engineering processes and tools to align criteria with customers and stakeholders.
• Establish design and technology maturity constraints that meet customer specifications.
• Develop a comprehensive definition of the system’s external interfaces for integration.
• Outline the system implementation approach and operational concept with usability in mind.
• Deploy cutting-edge SE tools to improve efficiency and support CONOPS.
• Facilitate trade studies, system sensitivity analyses, and performance optimization.
• Support verification and validation activities across systems and simulations.
• Collaborate with engineers and customers to ensure requirements are met and evaluated.

Skills

MBSE

SysML

UAF

PLE

AI in SE

US Citizenship

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Engineering

Master’s degree in Engineering

PhD in related discipline

Tools

SysML tools

UAF tools

AI-enabled SE tools

Job description

Northrop Grumman is seeking a Sr Principal Systems Architect Engineer to lead systems engineering across the lifecycle for complex armament programs in the United States. This role emphasizes matrixed leadership, model-based approaches, and cross-disciplinary teamwork to ensure robust architectures and performance.

The candidate will drive requirements, verification, and integration efforts, leveraging AI-enabled tools while maintaining high standards of technical excellence and adaptability,