Principal Systems Engineer - MBSE & Embedded, Secret

Northrop Grumman

Huntsville (TN)

On-site

USD 109,000 - 204,000

Full time

5 days ago
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Benefits offered by this job

Relocation assistance
Discretionary bonus
Health insurance
Savings plan

Job summary

Northrop Grumman in Huntsville, AL is seeking a Principal or Senior Principal Systems Engineer to join the Embedded Infrastructure Team.

The role blends systems engineering, MBSE, and embedded software to define and verify platforms for mission-critical defense systems. Candidates should have experience with SysML, Cameo, GitLab, and agile processes, plus an active Secret clearance.

Relocation may be available; salary ranges depend on level and experience, with potential bonuses and benefits.

Qualifications

  • Experience across the full system lifecycle.
  • Proficiency with MBSE and SysML modeling.
  • Experience with embedded software/compute platforms.
  • Familiarity with Agile tooling and configuration management.

Responsibilities

  • Develop and manage system architectures and requirements using MBSE.
  • Create SysML models using Cameo System Modeler.
  • Collaborate with embedded software teams to implement architectures.
  • Define software and hardware interface requirements for embedded environments.
  • Support digital engineering through model-based analysis and traceability.
  • Develop verification and validation plans ensuring coverage.
  • Participate in agile reviews and use JIRA, Confluence for tracking.

Skills

Systems engineering
MBSE
SysML
Embedded computing platforms

Education

Bachelor's in Science
Master's degree
PhD

Tools

Cameo Systems Modeler
GitLab
JIRA
Confluence
CI/CD pipelines

Job description

Northrop Grumman in Huntsville, AL is seeking a Principal or Senior Principal Systems Engineer to join the Embedded Infrastructure Team.

The role blends systems engineering, MBSE, and embedded software to define and verify platforms for mission-critical defense systems. Candidates should have experience with SysML, Cameo, GitLab, and agile processes, plus an active Secret clearance.

Relocation may be available; salary ranges depend on level and experience, with potential bonuses and benefits.

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