Sentinel - Principal/Sr Principal Engineer Systems - Network Architect

Northrop Grumman; United States; On-site; USD 140,000 - 190,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Relocation assistance

Job summary

Northrop Grumman in Roy, Utah seeks a Principal/Sr Principal Network Architect to join the Weapon System Integration (WSI) team under Sentinel SEIT, working on Network Systems Integration (NSI). This role requires Secret clearance and supports program-wide networking governance, architecture development, and documentation.

You will mentor under a senior architect, apply MBSE practices, influence interfaces, and ensure hardware/software selections meet DoD requirements.

Qualifications

• Mentor under a senior-level architect on networking systems architecture synthesis and system-level development.

Responsibilities

• Mentor under a senior-level architect on networking systems architecture synthesis and system-level development
• Use Model-Based Systems Engineering practices to design, test, and verify network capabilities
• Drive logical/physical network architecture governance, tool standardization, and system-level network architecture development
• Coordinate with other (SDV and BU) MBSE governance and network developer teams
• Influence network requirements and interfaces; translate program-level requirements into network-level deliverables
• Support governance adherence for waveform and lower-level OSI network management, protocols, and timing
• Assess the design, implementation, and maintenance of scalable network infrastructure to include network design, architecture, specifications, cross-segment interfaces, and equipment selection per DoD requirements
• Support all phases of the systems lifecycle including concept, design, fabrication, test, installation, operation, maintenance and disposal
• Apply the principles of engineering to design components and systems using applicable standards and specifications
• Participate in frequent working groups to support iterative development
• Provide specific and detailed information for hardware and software selection as well as implementation techniques and tools for the most efficient solution to meet business needs, including present and future capacity requirements
• Create and ensure that appropriate network documentation exists
• Develop and document technical processes and procedures as needed
• Recommend and implement system/process enhancements that will improve the performance and reliability of the system
• Maintain knowledge of current and emerging Industry and DoD trends and technologies in network frameworks, management, and analytics while ensuring proper utilization where applicable
• Establish and maintain high levels of customer satisfaction according to defined objectives while adhering to established policies
• Exhibit good communication skills, an energetic approach, and patience with customers

Skills

MBSE

Networking architecture

DoD standards

Mentorship

Requirements translation

Tools

MBSE tools

Job description

RELOCATION ASSISTANCE: Relocation assistance may be available

CLEARANCE REQUIRED FOR START: Yes

CLEARANCE TYPE: Secret

TRAVEL: Yes, 10% of the Time Description

At 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.

Join Northrop Grumman on our continued mission to push the boundaries of possible across land, sea, air, space, and cyberspace. Enjoy a culture where your voice is valued and start contributing to our team of passionate professionals providing real-life solutions to our world's biggest challenges. We take pride in creating purposeful work and allowing our employees to grow and achieve their goals every day by Defining Possible. With our competitive pay and comprehensive benefits, we have the right opportunities to fit your life and launch your career today.

Northrop Grumman Defense Systems is seeking a Principal/Sr Principal Engineer to work as a Network Architect. This position is located in Roy, Utah and supports the Sentinel program.

This role may offer a competitive relocation package.

What You'll Get To Do:

This candidate will join the Weapon System Integration (WSI) team under Sentinel Systems Engineering, Integration, & Test (SEIT), working on Network Systems Integration (NSI). Under the guidance of the Lead Network Architect, the selected candidate will support the NSI team, which works to develop program-wide networking governance and standards, develop and/or synthesize network artifacts at the system level (including cross-segment network interfaces, program network architecture, and network documentation), perform program-wide gap assessments for network development, develop handling plans for any identified issues, and provide networking subject matter expertise to areas such as Major Program Event (MPE) reviews, modeling (architecture, simulation, analysis....), and requirements. NSI team purview includes the deliverable network architecture, incremental/test configs (lab networks), & ITF/MIF/VSFB test networks.

Job responsibilities include, but are not limited to:

• Mentor under a senior-level architect on networking systems architecture synthesis and system-level development
• Use Model-Based Systems Engineering practices to design, test, and verify network capabilities
• Drive logical/physical network architecture governance, tool standardization, and system-level network architecture development
• Coordinate with other (SDV and BU) MBSE governance and network developer teams
• Influence network requirements and interfaces; translate program-level requirements into network-level deliverables
• Support governance adherence for waveform and lower-level OSI network management, protocols, and timing
• Assess the design, implementation, and maintenance of scalable network infrastructure to include network design, architecture, specifications, cross-segment interfaces, and equipment selection per DoD requirements
• Support all phases of the systems lifecycle including concept, design, fabrication, test, installation, operation, maintenance and disposal
• Apply the principles of engineering to design components and systems using applicable standards and specifications
• Participate in frequent working groups to support iterative development
• Provide specific and detailed information for hardware and software selection as well as implementation techniques and tools for the most efficient solution to meet business needs, including present and future capacity requirements
• Create and ensure that appropriate network documentation exists
• Develop and document technical processes and procedures as needed
• Recommend and implement system/process enhancements that will improve the performance and reliability of the system
• Maintain knowledge of current and emerging Industry and DoD trends and technologies in network frameworks, management, and analytics while ensuring proper utilization where applicable
• Establish and maintain high levels of customer satisfaction according to defined objectives while adhering to established policies
• Exhibit good communication skills, an energetic approach, and patience with customers

Basic Qualifications:

This requisition may be filled at either the Principal Systems Engineer level (T-03) or Sr. Principal Systems Engineer level (T-04).

Required for Both