Staff Engineer Systems Architect (PT or FT)

0887 DS - Armament Systems; United States; On-site; USD 161,000 - 241,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance coverage

Life and disability insurance

Savings plan

Company paid holidays

PTO

Job summary

Northrop Grumman Defense Systems in Plymouth, Minnesota, is seeking an experienced Systems Architect to join our Armament Systems Development and Architecture efforts, designing and developing advanced system architectures.

This role supports MBSE efforts, defines capabilities and interfaces, and requires a Bachelor’s or Master’s with extensive SysML and UAF experience, plus the ability to obtain a Secret DoD clearance.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in engineering or STEM field with MBSE or Systems Architecture experience.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint).
• Must be a U.S. Citizen and able to obtain DoD Secret clearance.
• Experience with PLM/data management tools and SysML/UAF.
• Experience with Cameo System Modeler or Cameo Enterprise Architect.

Responsibilities

• Drive design and development of system architecture.
• Define capabilities and performance requirements for the system.
• Establish design constraints and technology maturity.
• Develop external interface definitions for integration with other systems.
• Outline system implementation approach and operational concepts.
• Collaborate with systems engineers to verify requirements and assess performance.

Skills

Model-Based Systems Engineering

SysML

UAF

Systems Architecture

MS Office

Education

Bachelor’s degree in engineering or STEM field + 12 years MBSE experience

Master’s degree + 10 years MBSE/architecture

Tools

Cameo System Modeler

Cameo Enterprise Architect

Bitbucket

Confluence

Jira

Siemens PLM Tools

Job description

Relocation Assistance & Security

RELOCATION ASSISTANCE: Relocation assistance may be available CLEARANCE REQUIRED FOR START: No 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.

Role Overview

Northrop Grumman Defense Systems is seeking an experienced Systems Architect to join our team supporting our Plymouth, Minnesota location. This role will support the Armament Systems Development and Architecture effort that focuses on designing and developing system architectures.

Contract & Work Hours

*NOTE* This position is available to be performed in a Part-Time or Full-Time capacity.

Responsibilities

• System Architecture Design: Drive the design and development of system architecture
• Capability Definition: Define key capabilities and performance requirements needed for the system of interest
• Technology Constraints: Establish design and technology maturity constraints that align with customer specifications to ensure feasibility and reliability
• External Interfaces: Develop a comprehensive definition of the system's external interfaces to facilitate integration with other systems
• Implementation Approach: Outline the system implementation approach and operational concept, considering usability and effectiveness
• Requirements Verification: Collaborate with systems engineers to ensure that all requirements are met and evaluate system performance in collaboration with customers

Basic Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in engineering or STEM field of study plus 12 years of Model-Based Systems Engineering experience, or Systems Architecture Experience. Or master’s degree plus 10 years of experience.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office applications (Word, Excel, PowerPoint).
• Must be a U.S. Citizen.
• Ability to obtain a DOD security clearance to a level of Secret.
• Experience with product lifecycle management (PLM) and data management tools.
• Experience with Cameo System Modeler or Cameo Enterprise Architect.
• Experience with Model-Based Systems Engineering.
• Experience with Systems Modeling Language (SysML).
• Experience with the Unified Architecture Framework (UAF).

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience with Lifecycle Modeling
• Experience with MOSA/WOSA
• Experience using Bitbucket, Confluence, and Jira
• Experience with Siemens Product Lifecycle Management (PLM) Tools
• Experience with Artificial Intelligence and/or Data Visualization
• Experience in the aerospace and defense or healthcare industries
• Certified Systems Engineering Professional
• Certified in a Systems Engineering Modeling Language

Salary

Primary Level Salary Range: $161,000.00 - $241,400.00

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.

Benefits

• health insurance coverage
• life and disability insurance
• savings plan
• Company paid holidays
• paid time off (PTO) for vacation and/or personal business

Equal Opportunity

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.

Company Culture

Working together with people from many backgrounds, personal passions and disciplines, we share a drive to push the boundaries of science, technology and engineering to meet the ever evolving needs of our customers worldwide.

We are a pioneering company. With careers across all areas: air, cyber, land, sea and space – our 90,000 employees work as one to defend and define the future. Northrop Grumman careers and internships are as varied as your interests, with a lifetime of potential that will give you every opportunity to do your best work.