MBSE Systems Engineer (Engineer or Principal Engineer Level)

0090 CORP-Corporate Office; United States; On-site; USD 95,000 - 135,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Life and disability insurance

Savings plan

Holidays and PTO

Job summary

Northrop Grumman Aeronautics Systems in Melbourne, FL is seeking a MBSE Systems Engineer (Engineer or Principal Engineer) to perform system engineering across the lifecycle. You will develop use cases, define Features for program ARTs, and coordinate with ARTs to ensure full Feature decomposition and verification planning. Strong documentation and cross-team communication are essential.

Active U.S. government Secret clearance or higher is required, with eligibility for SAP clearance.

Qualifications

• MBSE/SysML modeling experience with Rhapsody or Cameo.
• Active U.S. Government Secret (or higher) clearance, or eligibility.
• Ability to obtain additional SAP clearance before start date.
• Senior/Principal levels require corresponding STEM degrees and experience.

Responsibilities

• Perform system engineering across the product lifecycle from concept to maintenance.
• Develop use cases and artifacts; define Features for program ARTs.
• Communicate Feature relationships to customers, developers, and SMEs.
• Coordinate with ARTs for full Feature decomposition and verification planning.
• Lead verification activities and manage verification products for system sell-off.
• Utilize Jira within an Agile framework to track progress.

Skills

MBSE/SysML modeling

Jira

Agile Release Trains (ARTs)

Education

Bachelor of Science in STEM

Master of Science in STEM

PhD in STEM

Tools

Rhapsody

Cameo

Job description

Relocation assistance may be available. Clearance required for start: Yes. Clearance type: Secret. Travel: Yes, 10% of the time.

Overview

Northrop Grumman Aeronautics Systems invites applications for a MBSE Systems Engineer (Engineer or Principal Engineer) in Melbourne, FL. The role involves performing system engineering activities across the product lifecycle, including use‑case development, system integration, and verification, and coordinating with Agile Release Trains (ARTs) on Jira.

Responsibilities

• Perform system engineering activities for all levels of a total system product, including concept, design, fabrication, test, installation, operation, and maintenance.
• Develop use cases and prepare systems engineering artifacts, including the definition of Features and Subsystem Features for program ARTs.
• Communicate Features and Subsystem Features relationships to customers, developers, engineers, subject matter experts, and users.
• Perform systems integration and verification for total systems.
• Conduct functional analysis, timeline analysis, detail trade studies, and interface definition studies to translate customer requirements into hardware and software features.
• Support Feature Definition, management, analysis, and traceability to translate customer requirements and CONOPS into Features and allocate them to lower levels.
• Coordinate with ARTs to ensure full decomposition of Features.
• Define and execute overall system verification plans and associated products for FCA.
• Coordinate verification activities with ARTs to ensure proper verification roll‑up.
• Manage overall verification products in support of system sell‑off.
• Utilize an agile approach and Jira to track work progress.

Basic Qualifications

• Engineer Level: Bachelor of Science degree in a STEM field and at least 2 years of relevant military or professional experience, or Master’s degree in a STEM field and some relevant military, professional, or academic experience.
• Principal Engineer Level: Bachelor of Science degree in a STEM field and at least 5 years of relevant military or professional experience, or Master’s degree in a STEM field and at least 3 years of relevant military or professional experience, or PhD and at least 1 year of relevant military, professional, or academic experience.
• Both Levels: Active U.S. Government Secret or higher clearance (background investigation completed within the last 6 years or currently under Continuous Evaluation), and ability to obtain additional Special Access Program (SAP) clearance before the start date.
• Experience with MBSE/SysML modeling, using Rhapsody, Cameo, or a comparable modeling tool.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience with training systems.
• Understanding of the training system lifecycle.
• Experience with aircrew simulator design and development.

Benefits

Employees receive health insurance, life and disability insurance, a savings plan, company‑paid holidays, and paid time off (PTO) for vacation and personal business. Eligible positions may also provide overtime, shift differential, discretionary bonuses, and long‑term incentives.

Equity and Diversity

Northrop Grumman is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Decisions are made without regard to race, color, religion, creed, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, national origin, age, veteran status, or disability. For a complete EEO and pay transparency statement, visit the Northrop Grumman EEO website.

Citizenship

U.S. citizenship is required for all positions that involve a government clearance and other restricted positions.