Sr. Principal PLM Systems Architect - 19873*

Northrop Grumman; United States; On-site; USD 112,000 - 168,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical coverage

Dental coverage

Vision coverage

401k

Educational Assistance

Life Insurance

Employee Assistance Programs

Work/Life Solutions

Paid Time Off

Health & Wellness Resources

Employee Discounts

Job summary

Northrop Grumman in the United States seeks a senior Systems Engineer with MBSE and PLM expertise to support Defense programs. You will manage requirements, verification plans, and cross‑functional workflows using JIRA, CPLM, Jama, and Polarion across design, build, and delivery phases.

Collaborating with program management and configuration leadership, you will refine system architecture, ensure item traceability, and drive process improvements in a fast-paced, secure environment aligned with

Qualifications

• Bachelor of Science in a STEM discipline with extensive experience in systems engineering and MBSE.
• Experience writing, managing and tracking intricate requirements using DOORs, Jama or Polarion.
• Proven capability in verification planning and system-level verification activities.

Responsibilities

• Leverage internal tools (like JIRA, CPLM, and scripting) to drive process improvements.
• Develop knowledge of Product Lifecycle Management across design, as-built, and delivered perspectives.
• Articulate PLM workflows and provide strategic recommendations to program managers.
• Collaborate with senior leadership to evaluate system architecture modifications for business alignment.
• Work with Configuration Management and program management to influence strategic initiatives.

Skills

System Engineering

MBSE

Project Management

Requirements Writing

Leadership

Education

B.S. in STEM

Tools

DOORs

Jama

Polarion

JIRA

Confluence

CPLM

SAP

MES

Cameo

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.

What You'll Get To Do:

• Key operational duties include leveraging internal tools (like JIRA, CPLM, and scripting) to drive process improvements and maintaining a deep, integrated understanding of how PLM, ERP, and manufacturing systems connect.
• Develop comprehensive knowledge of Product Lifecycle Management infrastructure across three critical phases: As Design, As-Built, and As Delivered perspectives.
• Demonstrate the ability to articulate and interpret PLM workflows while providing strategic recommendations to Defense System program managers regarding optimal business structuring methodologies and implementation rationales.
• Engage in collaborative discussions with senior leadership to evaluate and implement system architecture modifications that enhance alignment with organizational business objectives.
• Collaborate with Configuration Management leadership and program management teams to contribute substantive input on strategic initiatives and operational decisions.
• Conduct systematic assessments of departmental objectives and identify process improvement opportunities through leveraging internal technological systems, including JIRA, CPLM, and specialized scripting languages as appropriate.
• Acquire thorough understanding of the integrated architectural framework spanning Product Lifecycle Management systems, enterprise resource planning platforms, and manufacturing engineering operations.

Basic Qualifications

• Bachelor of Science degree in a STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering and Math) discipline and 8 years of experience; 6 years with Master’s Degree; 4 years with PhD.
• Must be a US Citizen with an active U.S. Government DoD Secret security clearance at time of application with an investigation completed within the last 6 years.
• Must have the ability to obtain and maintain Special Access Program (SAP) approval within a reasonable period of time, as determined by the company to meet its business need.
• Must have the ability to obtain & maintain a U.S. Government DoD Top Secret security clearance within a reasonable period, as determined by the company to meet its business need.
• 3 years of experience in writing, managing, and tracking intricate requirements using tools such as DOORs, Jama, or Polarion, as well as defining verification plans and test procedures, and executing system-level verification activities to ensure hardware and software accountability.
• 5 years of experience demonstrating System Engineering principles / Model Based Engineering (MBSE) methodology, process, knowledge, practice, and theories.
• 5 years of experience and expertise in Engineering Change Proposal processes, design structure, and Configuration Item (CI) traceability within Product Lifecycle Management (PLM) tools, including the serialization of hardware.
• 5 years of relevant years of experience in a configuration & data management (CMDM) role with knowledge of best practices, tools, procedures to include but not limited to JIRA, Confluence, DOORs, Cameo, CPLM, SAP, and MES.
• 5 years of experience in project management; showcasing a solid understanding of project management principles, effective communication abilities, adaptability, and the capacity to lead, mentor, develop, and assign tasks among team members.

Preferred Qualifications

• Current DoD Top Secret clearance.
• 5 years as a Data Scientist with experience building, scaling, and deploying production-grade machine learning models and predictive analytics pipelines.
• Configuration and Data Management Certification dated within the last 3 years.
• Certified Associate in Project Management (CAPM) equivalent or higher dated within the last 3 years.
• Certified Systems Engineering Professional certificate equivalent or higher dated within the last 3 years.
• 10 years of experience and knowledge with Defense/Aerospace engineering, maintenance and modification records.
• 10 years of proven Experience with Process Improvements.
• 10 years of experience with AGILE framework program execution.
• 10 years of experience of direct Configuration and Data Management domain knowledge.
• 10 years of experience writing Standard Operating Procedures (SOP) and/or Configuration Management Plans (CMP) that align with EIA Standard 649-1, MIL-HDBK-61B, ASME Y14, SAE GEIA-859, GEIA-HB-649, or best industry practices.
• 10 years of experience managing and supporting software CM.
• 10 years of experience and knowledge of Northrop Grumman Program Lifecycle and Milestone support.
• 10 years of experience and knowledge of Northrop Grumman and Industry Configuration Management Standards, Software CM, Tools, Process, and Software to include, but not limited to, SAP, CPLM, MES, Cameo, DOORS, JIRA, and Confluence.
• 10 years of proven Experience with Baseline Management and Effectivity logic within a PLM system.

Position Benefits

• As a full-time employee of Northrop Grumman, you are eligible for our robust benefits package including: Medical, Dental & Vision coverage 401k Educational Assistance Life Insurance Employee Assistance Programs & Work/Life Solutions Paid Time Off Health & Wellness Resources Employee Discounts.
• This position’s standard work schedule is 9/80. The 9/80 schedule allows employees who work a nine-hour day Monday through Thursday to take every other Friday off.
• Relocation assistance may be available for the selected candidate.

Salary Range

• Primary Level Salary Range: $111,700.00 - $167,500.00 The 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.

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