Senior Systems Architect — MBSE & Defense Solutions

Northrop Grumman Corp.; Palatine Township (IL); On-site; USD 184,000 - 276,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Relocation assistance

Secret clearance provided

Job summary

Northrop Grumman Corp. in Rolling Meadows, IL seeks a System Architect to define and evolve the architecture for defense programs, balancing cost, schedule, risk, and KPPs. You will own system models, align roadmaps, and oversee cross‑functional teams across hardware, software, and firmware.

Ideal candidates have formal STEM degrees with extensive related experience, proven MBSE expertise, and the ability to deliver testable requirements while navigating security constraints.

Qualifications

• BS/MS/PhD in a STEM field with extensive related experience.
• 5+ years in an engineering organization within defense before EMD/LRIP stages.
• Demonstrated ability to translate customer needs into system requirements.

Responsibilities

• Define and maintain the system architecture to meet operational needs and KPPs.
• Maintain alignment between solutions and roadmaps across components.

Skills

Analytical thinking

Problem solving

Customer requirements negotiation

Technical presentations

Collaboration on complex projects

SysML modeling

MBSE tools

Education

BS degree in Mechanical, Electrical Engineering, Physics or STEM

MS degree in STEM field

PhD in STEM field

Tools

IBM Rational DOORS

Enterprise Architect

Cameo

Job description

Northrop Grumman Corp. in Rolling Meadows, IL seeks a System Architect to define and evolve the architecture for defense programs, balancing cost, schedule, risk, and KPPs. You will own system models, align roadmaps, and oversee cross‑functional teams across hardware, software, and firmware.

Ideal candidates have formal STEM degrees with extensive related experience, proven MBSE expertise, and the ability to deliver testable requirements while navigating security constraints.