Senior MBSE Systems Architect & SysML Lead

Northrop Grumman; Plymouth (MN); On-site; USD 109,000 - 163,000; Full time

Job summary

Northrop Grumman in Plymouth, MN, is seeking a Principal Systems Engineer Architect to lead MBSE-driven system design using SysML. The role emphasizes architecture, requirements management, and cross-functional collaboration in an IPT environment.

You will work on complex defense-related systems, applying MBSE to ensure traceability, verification, and performance analysis across the lifecycle. A DoD clearance is preferred, with relocation assistance and competitive compensation.

Qualifications

• BS in Engineering, Physics, Mathematics, or Computer Science.
• 5 years of MBSE experience.
• Proficient in SysML and MBSE tools such as Cameo System Modeler.
• Knowledge and experience with system architecture design and analysis.
• Excellent verbal and written communication; US citizen with ability to obtain DoD clearance.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate Systems Engineering activities with project management, leads and engineers.
• Develop and maintain system models using SysML to capture architecture, requirements, behavior and interfaces.
• Conduct system analysis through simulations and MBSE evaluations.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure traceability and consistency.
• Translate requirements into executable models for verification and validation.
• Present analysis results and recommendations to stakeholders.
• Prepare specifications and manage requirements with customers and IPT.
• Support cost, schedule, and program risk management activities.

Skills

MBSE principles

SysML

Leadership

Excellent communication

Education

B.S. in Engineering/Physics/Math/CS

Tools

Cameo System Modeler

IBM DOORS

Job description

Northrop Grumman in Plymouth, MN, is seeking a Principal Systems Engineer Architect to lead MBSE-driven system design using SysML. The role emphasizes architecture, requirements management, and cross-functional collaboration in an IPT environment.

You will work on complex defense-related systems, applying MBSE to ensure traceability, verification, and performance analysis across the lifecycle. A DoD clearance is preferred, with relocation assistance and competitive compensation.