Senior MBSE Architect — Systems Modeling Lead

Northrop Grumman Corp. (AU); El Segundo (CA); On-site; USD 142,000 - 213,000; Full time

Job summary

Northrop Grumman is seeking a Staff / Sr Staff MBSE Architect to lead futuristic architecture efforts in San Diego or El Segundo, CA. You will build system models, translate mission needs into architecture, and guide teams across engineering disciplines on advanced capabilities.

Ideal candidates have MBSE experience on aerospace/defense programs, SysML v2 and UAF proficiency, and strong communication skills to work in fast-moving environments with high ownership and technical rigor.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in a STEM discipline with relevant systems engineering experience.
• Experience in Model-Based Systems Engineering (MBSE) on complex aerospace or defense programs.
• Hands-on experience with SysML v2 and UAF.
• Strong background in system architecture, requirements analysis, and interface definition.
• Ability to operate effectively in fast-moving, less-defined environments.
• Excellent communication and collaboration skills.

Responsibilities

• Lead MBSE architecture development for advanced concept and campaign efforts.
• Develop and apply system models using SysML v2 and UAF.
• Translate mission needs into architecture, requirements, behaviors, interfaces, and traceable model artifacts.
• Support technical trades, concept development, and decision-making for next-generation capabilities.
• Help establish scalable modeling approaches, standards, and digital engineering practices.
• Partner across systems engineering, software, hardware, integration, and mission teams.
• Communicate complex technical ideas clearly to both engineering teams and leadership.

Skills

MBSE

SysML v2

UAF

System architecture

Requirements analysis

Interface definition

Communication

Education

Bachelor's degree in STEM with systems engineering experience

Advanced degree in Systems Engineering or related field

Tools

SysML v2

UAF tooling

Job description

Northrop Grumman is seeking a Staff / Sr Staff MBSE Architect to lead futuristic architecture efforts in San Diego or El Segundo, CA. You will build system models, translate mission needs into architecture, and guide teams across engineering disciplines on advanced capabilities.

Ideal candidates have MBSE experience on aerospace/defense programs, SysML v2 and UAF proficiency, and strong communication skills to work in fast-moving environments with high ownership and technical rigor.