Senior Distributed Systems Architect — MBSE Leader

ngc; Baltimore (MD); On-site; USD 169,000 - 254,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Relocation assistance

On-site role

Job summary

Northrop Grumman in Baltimore seeks a Staff Systems Architect to lead system architecture for multiple programs on-site. You will guide architecture evolution, balance cost, schedule and risk, and ensure KPP compliance while aligning with roadmaps and product lines.

The role requires a Bachelor’s degree (or higher) in a STEM field with extensive experience, U.S. citizenship, and an active Secret Clearance with SAP access potential.

Qualifications

• U.S. Citizenship required.
• Current/active U.S. Government Secret Clearance.
• Ability to obtain Special Program Access (SAP).
• Experience creating, evolving and maintaining system architecture.
• Experience presenting technical information to leadership.
• Experience collaborating on complex hardware/software/firmware projects.

Responsibilities

• Lead and serve as the primary authority for system architecture and design within the Distributed Systems Engineering group.
• Direct, manage, and oversee creation and maintenance of the overall system architecture.
• Proactively manage architectural decisions to meet cost, schedule, and risk constraints.
• Tailor system requirements margins based on risk assessments and ensure KPP compliance.
• Maintain alignment between the chosen solution and internal roadmaps, product lines, and common components.

Skills

System architecture

Analytical thinking

Technical presentations

Hardware, software, firmware

SysML modeling

MBSE tools

Cost, schedule, risk management

Education

Bachelor’s degree in STEM

Master’s degree

PhD

Tools

IBM Rational DOORS

Enterprise Architect

Cameo

Job description

Northrop Grumman in Baltimore seeks a Staff Systems Architect to lead system architecture for multiple programs on-site. You will guide architecture evolution, balance cost, schedule and risk, and ensure KPP compliance while aligning with roadmaps and product lines.

The role requires a Bachelor’s degree (or higher) in a STEM field with extensive experience, U.S. citizenship, and an active Secret Clearance with SAP access potential.