Principal Computer Systems Architect - DS3 Hardware Lead

Northrop Grumman Corp. (AU); Colorado Springs (CO); On-site; USD 103,600 - 193,900; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Overtime eligibility

Shift differential

Long‑term incentives

Health insurance

Job summary

Northrop Grumman Space Systems is seeking a Principal or Sr. Principal Computer Systems Architect to lead the hardware discipline for the DS3 program.

You will help design and implement computer system baselines for multiple compute environments and support DS3 proposals, with the potential to transition into a technical lead role after award. The role requires strong UNIX/Linux experience, hardware architecture knowledge, and collaboration across IPTs.

Qualifications

• Active DoD Secret clearance at time of application.
• Experience with the proposal development process.
• Experience developing labor BOEs and material BOMs.
• Experience with Cost‑Plus and Fixed‑Price contracts.
• Experience with requirements decomposition to hardware subsystem and component level specifications.
• Experience designing and maintaining computer system environments running RedHat Linux.
• Ability to travel up to 10% domestically.
• Experience with Atlassian tool sets (JIRA, Confluence).

Responsibilities

• Collaborate with Program Management on DS3 proposal strategies and estimation methodology.
• Develop the DS3 computer system infrastructure proposal engineering BOM.
• Create DS3 labor BOEs.
• Establish road maps and execution timelines.
• Provide technical leadership within the Compute IPT upon award.
• Oversee the development and documentation of the computer system hardware architecture.
• Oversee the development of component specifications and procurement requirements.
• Manage the engineering technical baseline.
• Determine system specifications, input/output processes, and working parameters for hardware/software compatibility and maintenance of system security.
• Coordinate the design of compute subsystems and integration of the total system.
• Identify, analyze, and resolve program support deficiencies.
• Develop and recommend corrective actions.
• Interface with system administrators, database managers, and software developers.
• Brief Northrop Grumman and Space Force leadership.

Skills

Active DoD Secret clearance

Computer systems architecture

Proposal development

Hardware subsystem requirements

RedHat Linux

Atlassian tools (JIRA, Confluence)

Willingness to travel

Education

Bachelor of Science

Master of Science

PhD

Tools

VMware (vCenter, vSphere, NSX, Tanzu)

HPE High Performance Computing platforms

Job description

Northrop Grumman Space Systems is seeking a Principal or Sr. Principal Computer Systems Architect to lead the hardware discipline for the DS3 program.

You will help design and implement computer system baselines for multiple compute environments and support DS3 proposals, with the potential to transition into a technical lead role after award. The role requires strong UNIX/Linux experience, hardware architecture knowledge, and collaboration across IPTs.