Staff Systems Architect Engineer

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

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Life and disability insurance

Savings plan

Holidays and paid time off

Job summary

Northrop Grumman in Melbourne, FL is seeking a Staff Systems Architect Engineer on-site with Secret clearance. Lead and coordinate across hardware, software and systems teams to deliver comprehensive IFC plans and artifacts.

The role focuses on transitioning to lean‑agile, model‑based processes, with responsibilities spanning design, verification, and certification for large programs. Travel and funding considerations apply.

Qualifications

• Bachelor of Science in a STEM field with 12 years of related experience.
• Master of Science in a STEM field with 10 years of related experience.
• PhD in a STEM discipline with 8 years of related experience.
• Ability to obtain and maintain U.S. government Secret clearance.
• Experience in systems engineering with exposure to hardware, software, and integrated architecture.

Responsibilities

• Strategic Planning: Develop and maintain the overarching Strategic IFC Plan for each product line.
• Collaborate with program IPT counterparts to develop rigorous and proper systems engineering artifacts.
• Work with technical teams and stakeholders to develop and mature WS design of a large program.
• Oversee the evolution of the IFC plan through architecture, hardware, and software design phases.
• Manage functional activities such as testing, quality assurance, logistics support, and readiness for ground‑and flight-test phases.
• Lead the IFC effort to certification, confirming that the integrated product set satisfies functional and performance requirements.
• Compile and deliver the IFC system certificate package for ground test, flight test, developmental/operational test, and evaluation.
• Systems Engineering Leadership: Expand technical breadth across a diverse portfolio of mission threads.

Skills

Systems engineering

MBSE

SysML

DoDAF

Clearance

Education

Bachelor’s in STEM with 12+ years

Master’s in STEM with 10+ years

PhD in STEM with 8+ years

Tools

MIL-STD-499

ACAT processes

Model-based analysis tools

Job description

Staff Systems Architect Engineer – Melbourne, Florida

Location: on site in Melbourne, Florida. Relocation assistance may be available. Clearance required for start: Yes (Secret). Travel: Yes, 25% of the time. This opportunity is contingent on program funding. Start dates will be determined after funding confirmation.

Responsibilities

• Strategic Planning: Develop and maintain the overarching Strategic IFC Plan for each product line. Translate the strategic vision into detailed IFC plans, schedules, and resource allocations. Align the work of hardware and software IPTs with the IFC schedule and milestones.


• Collaborate with program IPT counterparts to develop rigorous and proper systems engineering and design artifacts.


• Work with technical teams and stakeholders to develop and mature WS design of a large program.


• Oversee the evolution of the IFC plan through architecture, hardware, and software design phases.


• Manage functional activities such as testing, quality assurance, logistics support, and readiness for ground‑and flight-test phases.


• Lead the IFC effort to certification, confirming that the integrated product set satisfies functional and performance requirements.


• Compile and deliver the IFC system certificate package for ground test, flight test, developmental/operational test, and evaluation.


• Systems Engineering Leadership: Expand technical breadth across a diverse portfolio of mission threads. Drive the transition from traditional systems engineering rigor to lean‑agile, model‑based processes.

Basic Qualifications

• Bachelor of Science degree in a STEM discipline with 12 years of related experience OR Master of Science degree in a STEM discipline with 10 years of related experience OR PhD in a STEM discipline with 8 years of related experience.


• Ability to transfer and maintain the final adjudicated U.S. government Secret clearance (must be in‑scope or enrolled in Continuous Evaluation) and any program access(es) required for the position within a reasonable period of time.


• Experience in systems engineering with exposure to hardware, software, and integrated architecture, inclusive of engineering frameworks (MBSE, SysML).


• Experience on large-scale or complex system development across multiple phases of a development program: preliminary design, detailed design, integration and test, verification and sell‑off, transition to production.

Preferred Qualifications

• Proven record delivering integrated weapon‑system capabilities (e.g., missiles, directed‑energy, unmanned platforms).


• Experience resolving issues and providing technical support.


• Experience coordinating with multi‑cross functional teams to create cohesive system engineering products.


• Familiarity with DoDAF, MIL‑STD‑499, ACAT acquisition processes.


• Experience in model‑based analysis, trade studies, and performance‑modeling tools.


• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.


• Experience presenting complex technical concepts to senior military and industry stakeholders.


• Experience with SE events (e.g., PDR, CDR).


• Familiarity with lean‑agile and model‑based engineering frameworks.


• Prior experience operating in a dynamic environment of increasing pace.

Salary and Benefits

Primary Level Salary Range: $152,900.00 – $229,300.00. Additional compensation may include overtime, shift differential, discretionary bonus, and long‑term incentives for eligible positions. Benefits include health insurance coverage, life and disability insurance, savings plan, company‑paid holidays and paid time off.

Equal Opportunity and EEO Statement

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.