Senior Principal Systems Architect (Melbourne FL)

Northrop Grumman; Melbourne (FL); On-site; USD 123,000 - 184,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Relocation assistance

Travel opportunities

Job summary

Northrop Grumman in Melbourne, FL seeks a Senior Principal Systems Architect to lead MBSE with CAMEO. You will govern modeling standards, manage tool licenses, and integrate Cameo with requirements and ALM/PLM ecosystems. Strong scripting and governance skills are essential.

The role requires advanced MBSE proficiency, experience with configuration management, and the ability to obtain/maintain US Government Top Secret clearance. Occasional travel applies.

Qualifications

• Bachelors of Science in a STEM field with significant experience or higher degrees.
• Active Top Secret clearance or ability to obtain one.
• Strong MBSE and CAMEO Systems Modeler expertise.

Responsibilities

• Lead the implementation and governance of the Cameo MBSE environment.
• Define and enforce modeling standards, profiles, libraries, and audits.
• Manage repositories, baselines, change tracking, and integration with related tools.

Skills

MBSE expertise

CAMEO proficiency

Python/JavaScript scripting

Model governance

Configuration management

Education

Bachelor’s degree in STEM

Master’s degree in STEM

PhD in STEM

Tools

CAMEO Systems Modeler

OSLC/REST integration

Job description

RELOCATION ASSISTANCE: Relocation assistance may be availableCLEARANCE REQUIRED FOR START: YesCLEARANCE TYPE: Top SecretTRAVEL: Yes, 10% of the TimeDescriptionAt 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 Senior Principal Systems Architect - MBSE CAMEO Administrator to join our team of qualified, diverse individuals within our Systems Engineering organization. This role is located in Melbourne, FL.In this role, you will lead the implementation, governance, and optimization of our CAMEO modeling environment. This role is pivotal in maintaining robust configuration management practices, enforcing modeling standards, and integrating within CAMEO to ensure seamless traceability across requirements, design, verification, and validation activities.Your success will require deep MBSE expertise with advanced proficiency in CAMEO Systems Modeler, strong scripting abilities, and a proven track record of delivering reliable, secure, and scalable modeling solutions in a collaborative, multi disciplinary setting.Responsibilities:Tool ownership – Install, patch, upgrade, and maintain Cameo tools and licensesModel governance – Define and enforce modeling standards, profiles, libraries, and conduct auditsConfiguration management – Administer repositories, branching/merging policies, baselines, and change trackingSecurity & access – Manage role based permissions, backups, and audit logsIntegration – Connect Cameo with requirements, PLM, ALM, and simulation tools via OSLC/RESTAutomation – Create and maintain Python/JavaScript scripts for validation, reporting, and CI/CDTraining & support – Provide onboarding, workshops, day to day user assistance, and documentationQuality assurance – Define validation rules, run automated checks, and report findingsPerformance & scalability – Optimize large models, plan capacity, and implement scaling strategiesContinuous improvement – Track MBSE trends, Cameo releases, and propose process/tool enhancementsBASIC QUALIFICATIONS:Must have a Bachelors of Science degree in a STEM field and at least 8 years of relevant military / professional experience, OR a Master's Degree in a STEM field and at least 6 years of relevant military / professional experience, OR a PhD and at least 4 years of relevant military / professional experienceMust be proficient with CAMEO Systems ModelerMust have experience with the establishment and enforcement of modeling standards (e.g., naming conventions, diagram usage, documentation practices)Must have an active interim US Government Top Secret clearance (with a background investigation completed within the last 6 years or currently enrolled into Continuous Evaluation).Must have the ability to obtain and maintain US Government Top Secret clearance within a reasonable time as determined by business needs.PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:Expertise in CAMEO meta chain navigation to generate custom queries (expert level knowledge)Experience with Black box/white boxExperience applying MBSE concepts throughout the system life cycle (requirements, architecture, design, verification, validation)Skilled in scripting (Python, JavaScript) for automation of repetitive modeling tasksExperience with CAMEO configuration management (Define branching/merging strategies, lock policies, and model baselines aligned with project governance)Expert knowledge DoDAF or SysMLPrimary Level Salary Range: $122,800.00 - $184,200.00The 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.