Staff Engineer Systems Architect

0090 CORP-Corporate Office; United States; On-site; USD 152,900 - 229,300; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible work arrangements

Health insurance coverage

Paid time off

Learning opportunities

Job summary

0090 CORP-Corporate Office is seeking a Staff Engineer Systems Architect based in Melbourne, Florida. The role involves collaborating with senior architects on USAF Open Architecture development, requiring adaptability and a strong understanding of systems engineering concepts.

Key responsibilities include creating data models, designing systems, and coaching team members. The ideal candidate has a relevant STEM degree along with experience in agile methodologies and systems engineering tools. Relocation assistance is offered.

Qualifications

• 12 years of relevant experience or 10 years with a Master's degree.
• Active DoD Secret clearance required.
• Experience with a systems engineering framework is a must.

Responsibilities

• Collaborate with teams to create data models and data flows.
• Design and document systems using MBSE.
• Coach team on requirements and architecture.

Skills

Model-based systems engineering

Agile methodology

Systems engineering tools

Software systems modeling

Mission engineering

Cameo Suite

Education

Bachelor of Science in a STEM discipline

Master of Science in a STEM discipline

STEM Ph.D.

Tools

Cameo Suite

Job description

Staff Engineer Systems Architect

Location: Melbourne, Florida.
Relocation assistance may be available. Clearance required: Yes. Clearance type: Secret. Travel: Yes, 10% of the time.

Collaborate with senior architects to design solutions for USAF Open Architecture development. The role demands adaptability, innovative thinking, and comfort with ambiguity, as it supports a new program with evolving requirements. Candidates must understand and apply traditional systems engineering concepts in an agile, accelerated environment, be comfortable with multitasking and verbal presentations, and document assumptions as needed.

Key Responsibilities

• Work with cross‑functional teams to create conceptual data models and data flows.
• Design, develop, and document systems that contain logical solutions using Model Based Systems Engineering (MBSE).
• Review modifications of existing systems for cross‑compatibility.
• Implement data strategies and develop physical data models.
• Coach team members on developing the requirements, architecture, design, and implementation in the model.
• Perform Systems Requirements analysis and manage requirements, including decomposition, allocation, verification, and validation.

Benefits

• Flexible work arrangements, 9/80 work schedule with every other Friday off.
• Phenomenal learning opportunities, exposure to a wide variety of projects and customers.
• Very friendly team environment.
• Health insurance coverage, life and disability insurance, savings plan, company‑paid holidays and paid time off.

Basic Qualifications

• Bachelor of Science in a STEM discipline with 12 years of related professional/military experience, or Master of Science in a STEM discipline with 10 years of related experience, or STEM Ph.D. with 8 years of related professional/military experience.
• Experience developing model‑based systems engineering products and/or Mission Engineering.
• Experience modeling software systems and systems of systems.
• Experience with Systems engineering tools (e.g., Cameo Suite) and Agile framework.
• Active DoD Secret (or higher) clearance with a background investigation completed within the last 6 years or currently enrolled in Continuous Evaluation.
• Ability to obtain and maintain a DoD Top Secret clearance.
• Ability to obtain and maintain Special Access Program (SAP) clearance within a reasonable amount of time.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience with Modeling and Simulation.
• Applied knowledge of aircraft design.
• Experience in the military aerospace development environment.
• Experience integrating complex systems across multiple domains.
• Experience demonstrating concepts to management and customers.
• Experience with Cameo large‑scale Vehicle development.
• Experience developing various DODAF view artifacts, especially Operational and functional viewpoints, using MBSE tools like CAMEO.

Salary Range

Primary level salary range: $152,900.00 – $229,300.00. Additional compensation may include overtime, shift differential, discretionary bonus, and Long Term Incentives for higher‑level positions.

Equal Opportunity Employer

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.

U.S. Citizenship is required for all positions with a government clearance and certain other restricted positions.

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