MBSE Model Governance Liaison - Systems Engineer/Principal Systems Engineer

Northrop Grumman; Melbourne (FL); On-site; USD 79,000 - 148,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Life insurance

Disability insurance

Savings plan

Paid holidays

PTO

Job summary

Northrop Grumman Aeronautics Systems seeks a Systems Engineer (Level 2/3) to join our team in Melbourne, Florida. You will contribute to MBSE-driven design, participate in agile sprints with Jira, and collaborate across disciplines to deliver advanced concepts for survivability and autonomy.

The role requires ability to obtain/transfer Secret clearance, and relocation assistance may be available. Competitive salary ranges and comprehensive benefits are offered.

Qualifications

• MBSE foundation with requirements analysis and architecture development.
• Ability to review models for compliance with standards.
• Experience in Agile workflows and Jira collaboration.
• Strong verbal and written communication of technical approaches.
• Proven systems engineering expertise across lifecycle stages.

Responsibilities

• Demonstrate MBSE foundations including requirements analysis and architecture development.
• Review models for compliance with organizational modeling standards.

Skills

MBSE

Agile workflows

Jira

Technical communication

Systems engineering

Education

BS in STEM

MS in STEM

PhD in STEM

Tools

Cameo/MagicDraw

Rhapsody

Job description

RELOCATION ASSISTANCE: Relocation assistance may be available

CLEARANCE REQUIRED FOR START: Yes

CLEARANCE TYPE: Secret

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.

Please note that this opportunity is contingent on program funding. Start dates are determined after funding confirmation.

Northrop Grumman’s Aeronautics Systems - Research & Advanced Design (R&AD) transforms breakthrough ideas into mission-ready capabilities through intelligent anticipation. We’re the front-end design engine, defining what comes next. From developing cutting-edge next-generation future aircraft to trailblazing collaborative autonomous platforms, we push the boundaries of technology and forge industry-leading partnerships that set new standards for what’s possible.

Our team owns the full lifecycle of advanced concept creation, from visionary early-stage designs and rapid prototyping to high-impact demonstrations and solving the toughest technical challenges in survivability, autonomy, and battle management. We seek curious, adaptable people who thrive on turning intuition into breakthrough solutions. If you’re driven to invent the future, build what’s next, and shape the landscape of national security, this is where you belong.

Northrop Grumman Aeronautics Systems has an opening for a Systems Engineer (Level 2 or 3) to join our team of qualified, diverse individuals. This position will be located on site in Melbourne, Florida.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

• Demonstrated foundation in Model-Based Systems Engineering (MBSE), including requirements analysis, architecture development, and model integration.
• Ability to review models for compliance with organizational modeling standards and best practices.
• Work on an agile team utilizing Jira to track work progress
• Communicate effectively and clearly present technical approaches and findings at technical and program reviews and boards.
• Apply extensive technical expertise in the development of technical solutions to complex problems which require the regular use of ingenuity and creativity.

BASIC QUALIFICATIONS :

• Systems Engineer : Bachelor of Science degree in a Science, Technology, Engineering, or Math (STEM) discipline and 2 years of related professional/military experience, OR a Master of Science degree in a STEM discipline and 0 years of related professional/military experience.
• Principal Systems Engineer: Bachelor of Science degree in a Science, Technology, Engineering, or Math (STEM) discipline and 5 years of related professional/military experience, OR a Master of Science degree in a STEM discipline and 3 years of related professional/military experience, OR a PhD in a STEM discipline and 1 year of experience.
• Your ability to transfer and maintain the final adjudicated government Secret clearance (must be in-scope or enrolled in Continuous Evaluation) and any program access(es) required for the position within a reasonable period of time, as determined by the Company.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS :

• Systems engineering experience across requirements, architecture, integration, verification, and validation
• Proficiency with Agile workflows (e.g., Scrum/Kanban), including sprint planning, backlog refinement, and iterative delivery
• Experience developing and implementing configuration management for MBSE models and architecture baselines (e.g., versioning, baselining, traceability, change control) in tools such as Cameo/MagicDraw or Rhapsody
• Proven ability to operate effectively in a dynamic, fast-paced environment with evolving priorities and timelines
• Experience collaborating with multi-discipline stakeholders (e.g., systems, software, hardware, specialty engineering) to develop and refine system architectures.
• Experience working across organizations and functional boundaries to coordinate technical integration and resolve issues.

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Primary Level Salary Range: $79,300.00 - $118,900.00

Secondary Level Salary Range: $98,400.00 - $147,600.00

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.