Sr. Principal Systems Engineer - Digital Twin Model Based Sys Eng Lead

Northrop Grumman Corporation; Redondo Beach (CA); On-site; USD 137,000 - 206,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in aerospace and defense seeks a Digital Twin Model Based Sr. Principal Systems Engineering Lead to spearhead the development of advanced solutions for the Protected Tactical SATCOM program. This role demands deep expertise in MBSE and systems engineering to drive innovative solutions while ensuring compliance with program requirements. The position offers an excellent opportunity for those wanting to make a significant impact within an inclusive and collaborative team.

Benefits

Health insurance coverage

Life and disability insurance

401K matching program

Flexible work schedule (9/80)

Qualifications

• 10+ years of experience with Bachelor's or 6+ with a PhD.
• Active DoD Secret clearance required.
• Deep knowledge in digital twin applications and MBSE.

Responsibilities

• Lead the development of digital twin solutions for the PTS-R Program.
• Ensure system integrity and alignment with project goals.
• Develop and apply MBSE approaches for systems architecture.

Skills

Digital Twin principles

MBSE tools and techniques

Software architecture

Systems engineering principles

Effective communication

Multidisciplinary collaboration

Requirements management

Education

Bachelor's degree in relevant field

Master's degree in relevant field

PhD in relevant field

Tools

DOORS

CAMEO

SysML/UML

Job description

RELOCATION ASSISTANCE: No relocation assistance available

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.

The Payload and Ground Systems organization within the Northrop Grumman Space Systems pushes the boundaries of innovation, redefines engineering capabilities, and drives advances in various sciences. Our team is chartered with providing the skills, innovative technologies to develop, design, produce and sustain optimized product lines across the sector while providing a decisive advantage to the warfighter. Come be a part of our mission!

We offer phenomenal learning opportunities, exposure to a wide variety of projects and customers, and a very friendly collaborative workplace. We are looking for self-motivated, proactive, and goal-oriented people to help us grow our services and become even better at what we do. Does this sound like you?

Our Employee Resource Groups (ERGs) provide benefits for the member, our leaders and the company. Our ERGs offer opportunities to be a friend, be active, be a volunteer, be a leader, to be recognized and to be yourself! Every ERG is inclusive of all employees!

Our diverse portfolio of programs means there are endless paths to cultivate your career. We are well-known for our inclusive environment, as well as our excellent work/life balance. We also offer exceptional benefits/healthcare, a 9/80 schedule, and a great 401K matching program.

The Payload and Ground Systems Division at Northrop Grumman Space Systems (NGSS) is seeking a highly skilled and motivated Digital Twin Model Based Sr. Principal Systems Engineering Lead in support of the Protected Tactical SATCOM – Resilient (PTS) program. Built in partnership with the U.S. Space Force’s Space Systems Command, the company’s PTS-R system will deliver a modular, flexible and scalable system that offers a path toward fielding a next-generation anti-jam, protected tactical satellite communications architecture. Northrop Grumman’s system provides a tailor-made dependable communications pathway for each user capable of fighting through adversaries’ attempts to disrupt connections. The position will be in Redondo Beach, CA.

The ideal candidate will spearhead the development of advanced digital twin solutions for complex systems for the PTS-R Program in The Payload and Ground Systems Division at Northrop Grumman Space Systems (NGSS). In addition, have strong expertise in MBSE, requirements management (DOORS), software architecture and design, and a foundational understanding of cybersecurity principles. This position will work closely with the Systems Engineering Integration and Test (SEIT) Lead to ensure seamless coordination and delivery of high-quality systems.

Position is contingent on award

Additional responsibilities include:

• Apply MBSE methodologies to drive the development of systems and ensure traceability from requirements to implementation
• Lead technical discussions and decisions-making to ensure system integrity and alignment with project goals.
• Design scalable and reliable software architectures to support digital twin systems and their integration with physical assets
• Ensure that software designs align with overall systems requirements and operational use cases
• Develop and apply a detailed understanding of systems modeling, engineering, requirements analysis, and design concepts to create, assess, and operationalize MBSE approaches to solving systems architecture, engineering, and integration challenges of the satellite system.
• Develop model profiles, system diagrams, architecture frameworks, and model queries in the MBSE tools that capture and analyze the system throughout their lifecycle from concept definition through integration.
• Integrate and collaborate with multi-disciplinary technical teams to transform requirements and technical information into MBSE tools for analysis and decision-making.
• Ensure system technical compliance with the program Statement of Work (SOW) and system requirements.
• Provide detailed, prioritized recommendations derived from analysis results to optimize system performance and ensure compliance with requirements through formal presentations to technical leads and reports.
• Interface with various Integrated Product Teams (IPTs) to gather all necessary data to build, update, and/or maintain the models.
• Serve as a mentor for less experienced MBSE Engineers

Basic Qualifications

• 10 years of relevant experience with a Bachelor's degree; 8 years of relevant experience with a Masters' degree; 6 years of relevant experience with a PhD
• Active DoD Secret clearance
• Working knowledge of systems engineering principles and processes
• Demonstrated experience quickly learning new concepts and approaches
• Deep knowledge of digital twin principles and applications
• Proficiency in MBSE tools and techniques (e.g. CAMEO)
• Strong understanding of software architecture and system integration
• Ability to lead and collaborate within multidisciplinary teams
• Understanding of Ground System architecture including Spacecraft Command and Control (C2), TT&C, and industry establishments (FORGE, EGS, Cornerstone, Raptor).
• Experience conducting design reviews leveraging the CAMEO models
• Experience with Agile development
• Strong and effective communication and presentation skills
• Direct experience using the DOORS Requirements Management Database
• Familiarity with Model-Based Systems Engineering languages (SysML/UML) and concepts
• Experience defining modeling processes, style guides, and architecture review for large ground systems

Preferred Qualifications:

• Excellent technical writing and team building skills
• Active DoD Top Secret and/or SCI clearance
• Knowledge of cybersecurity principles to secure both virtual and physical assets.
• Experience with MILSATCOM customer community and mission

Salary Range: $137,400.00 - $206,000.00 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.