Principal Systems Engineer Architect

Northrop Grumman; Melbourne (FL); On-site; USD 98,400 - 147,600; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Overtime eligibility

Discretionary bonus

Long Term Incentives

Health insurance

Paid holidays & PTO

Job summary

Northrop Grumman Aeronautics Systems is seeking a Principal Engineer Systems Architect in Melbourne, FL. You will lead MBSE activities, build data models, and collaborate with cross-functional teams to shape system architecture in an accelerated, agile environment.

The role requires a strong background in model-based systems engineering, Cameo tools, and the ability to work with MBSE within an agile process. A DoD Top-Secret clearance is required to start.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in STEM with relevant experience.
• Experience in model-based systems engineering and MBSE tools.
• Ability to obtain DoD Top-Secret clearance (interim to start).

Responsibilities

• Create conceptual data models and data flows with cross-functional teams.
• Design and document systems using Model Based Systems Engineering.
• Review and ensure cross-compatibility of modified systems.
• Implement data strategies and develop physical data models.
• Coach team on requirements, architecture, design, and MBSE implementation.
• Perform systems requirements analysis and traceability.

Skills

Model-Based Systems Engineering

Cameo Suite

Agile framework

Systems engineering

MBSE tools

Security clearance (DoD TS)

Education

Bachelor’s degree in STEM

Master’s degree in STEM

Tools

Cameo Suite

MBSE tools (Rhapsody, Sparx EA)

Enterprise Architect

Job description

RELOCATION ASSISTANCE: Relocation assistance may be available

CLEARANCE REQUIRED FOR START: Yes

CLEARANCE TYPE: Interim Top Secret

TRAVEL: No

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.

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

The candidate will help maintain the engineering model, developing structure and behavior diagrams that describe the system architecture and design. They collaborate with other IPTs to obtain the information and data needed in the model. The candidate should have experience in developing Cameo models and utilizing Model Based Systems Engineering (MBSE) tools.

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.

Essential Functions

• Work with the cross-functional teams to create conceptual data models and data flows
• Design, develop, and document systems that contain logical solutions using Model Based Systems Engineering (MBSE)
• Review modifications of existing systems for cross-compatibility
• Implement data strategies and developing physical data models
• Coach team members on developing the requirements, architecture, design, and implementation in the model
• Perform Systems Requirements analysis
• Management of requirements, include decomposition, allocation, verification, and validation

Basic Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in a Science, Technology, Engineering or Mathematics (STEM) discipline from an accredited university and 8 years of relevant experience OR Master’s degree in a Science, Technology, Engineering, or Mathematics (STEM) discipline from an accredited university and 6 years of relevant experience
• Experience developing model-based systems engineering products and/or Mission Engineering
• Experience modeling software systems and software system of systems
• Experience with Systems engineering tools (i.e. Cameo Suite) and Agile framework
• Able to obtain and maintain DoD Top-Secret clearance (Interim required to start)

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience with RNP and RNAV navigation specifications
• Experience with Modeling and Simulation
• Applied knowledge of aircraft design
• Experience in the military aerospace development environment is preferred
• Experience in integrating complex system across multiple domainsExperience demonstrating concepts to management and customers
• Experience with Cameo Magic Draw or another MBSE tool such as Rhapsody, Sparx EA, and Enterprise Architect
• Experienced developing various DODAF view artifacts, especially Operational and functional viewpoints, using MBSE tools like CAMEO

Primary 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.