Principal/Sr Principal Engineer Systems

Northrop Grumman; Melbourne (KY); On-site; USD 98,000 - 148,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Relocation assistance

Travel 10% of the time

Job summary

Northrop Grumman is seeking a Principal/Sr. Principal Engineer Systems Architect to join the Test & Evaluation team in Melbourne, FL. The role focuses on designing architectures, defining capabilities, and guiding MBSE-driven requirements in a fast-paced lab environment.

Ideal candidates have strong systems engineering background, MBSE proficiency, and the ability to obtain/maintain a Top Secret clearance. On-site work with cross-functional teams and strategic program leadership involvement are

Qualifications

• Bachelor of Science in a STEM discipline with 5 years of related experience or Master with 3 years.
• Active US Government Secret clearance (and ability to obtain Top Secret).
• Experience in system test lab environments and MBSE familiarity.
• Understanding of RF, satellite communications, and mission systems.

Responsibilities

• Design system architectures and define key capabilities for LAB environments.
• Develop requirements and architectural diagrams and collaborate with IPTs.
• Create baseline SIL/STIL architectures and lab design requirements in Cameo.
• Present designs to leadership and manage subs and partners for lab build plans.

Skills

Systems engineering

MBSE

Agile environment

Cameo

Education

Bachelor of Science in STEM

Master of Science in STEM

Tools

MIL-STD-1553

RS-232/422

ARINC 429

Ethernet

Job description

RELOCATION ASSISTANCE: Relocation assistance may be available

CLEARANCE REQUIRED FOR START: Yes

CLEARANCE TYPE: Interim Top Secret

TRAVEL: Yes, 10% 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.

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.

Northrop Grumman Aeronautics Systems has an opening for a Principal/Sr. Principal Engineer Systems Architect to join our team of qualified, diverse individuals within our Test & Evaluation organization. This position will be located on-site in Melbourne, Florida.

The Systems Architect will design system architectures, define key capabilities and requirements, and establish technology constraints and external interfaces in line with customer needs for the System Integration Lab environment. The individual will develop requirements and architectural diagrams that describe the system architecture and design and collaborate with other IPTs to obtain the information and data needed in the model.

We are looking for innovative thinkers who thrive in a fast-paced environment and are comfortable with multi-tasking, prioritizing tasks, giving verbal presentations, and self-educating without direct supervision. The candidate must have a firm understanding of traditional systems engineering concepts and methodologies and must be able to apply and adjust these concepts and methodologies to an accelerated process in the early stages of the engineering design. The candidate must be familiar with Model Based Systems Engineering (MBSE), be able to work within an agile environment, and have the ability to work in a fast-paced multi-tasking environment.

Key Responsibilities:

• Work with the cross-functional engineering teams to create a baseline architecture for the SIL and STIL

• Develop the lab design requirements and architecture in Cameo

• Align with System Test and Responsible Engineers to support development of Requirements Test and Verification Matrix (RTVM) Lab requirements

• Manage major subs and Partners/Suppliers to include lab build plans and architectural phases

• Present SIL/STIL designs to Program and Customer leadership at Systems Engineering Technical Readiness (SETR) events

“This requisition may be filled at a higher grade based on qualifications listed below.”

Basic Qualifications

“This requisition may be filled at either a Principal or a Sr Principal Systems Engineer”

Basic Qualifications for Principal Systems Engineer:

• Must have a Bachelor of Science degree in a STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering, or Math) 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 equivalent

• Must have an active US Government Secret clearance (with a background investigation within the past 6 years or enrolled into Continuous Evaluation)

• Must have the ability to obtain and maintain a US Government Top Secret clearance and Special Access Program (SAP) within a reasonable amount of time as determined by business needs.

• Must have experience working as an engineer in a system test lab environment

• Have an understanding of mission systems to include RF and satellite communications, message processing, mission systems architecture, air vehicle systems, simulation environments, and/or networking.

• Experience developing model-based systems engineering products and/or Mission Engineering.

• Understanding of mission systems to include RF and satellite communications, message processing, mission systems architecture, air vehicle systems, simulation environments, and networking.

Basic Qualifications for Senior Principal Systems Engineer:

• Must have a Bachelor of Science degree in a STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering, or Math) discipline AND 8 years of related professional/military experience, OR a Master of Science degree in a STEM discipline AND 6 years of related professional/military experience, or equivalent

• Must have an active US Government Secret clearance (with a background investigation within the past 6 years or enrolled into Continuous Evaluation)

• Must have the ability to obtain and maintain a US Government Top Secret clearance and Special Access Program (SAP) within a reasonable amount of time as determined by business needs.

• Must have experience working as an engineer in a system test lab environment

• Have an understanding of mission systems to include RF and satellite communications, message processing, mission systems architecture, air vehicle systems, simulation environments, and/or networking.

• Experience developing model-based systems engineering products and/or Mission Engineering.

• Understanding of mission systems to include RF and satellite communications, message processing, mission systems architecture, air vehicle systems, simulation environments, and networking.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Experience working in a system test lab environment

• Experience communicating design concepts to management and customers

• Experienced using MBSE tools like CAMEO

• Experienced with Electronic Principles (MIL-STD-1553, RS-232 & 422, ARINC 429, Ethernet & fiber)

• Familiarity with avionics systems and equipment

• Current DoD Top Secret clearance

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

Secondary Level Salary Range: $122,800.00 - $184,200.00

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.