Systems Engineer Architect / Principal Systems Engineer Architect

Northrop Grumman; Melbourne (FL); On-site; USD 79,300 - 147,600; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible work arrangements

9/80 schedule

Learning opportunities

Friendly team environment

Job summary

Northrop Grumman in Melbourne, FL is seeking an Engineer Systems Architect / Principal Engineer Systems Architect to join our Systems Engineering team. The role focuses on defining architectures, CONOPS, and MBSE-based analyses, with responsibilities spanning requirements allocation and interface definitions.

The candidate will work on model-based development, perform trade studies, and ensure performance meets customer needs while navigating security clearances.

Qualifications

• Bachelor of Science in a STEM discipline with 2 years related experience, or MS with 0 years, or STEM PhD with 0 years.
• Ability to obtain and maintain U.S. government Secret clearance in-scope or via Continuous Evaluation.
• Experience with SysML/MBSE, Use cases, and Sequence diagrams using MBSE tools such as Cameo.

Responsibilities

• Define system architectures and CONOPS.
• Develop use cases and architecture models using MBSE.
• Translate requirements into hardware/software specifications via analysis and interface definition.
• Perform trade studies to select among multiple solutions.
• Analyze system requirements and manage decomposition, allocation, verification, and validation.

Skills

SysML

MBSE

Use cases

Sequence diagrams

Requirements analysis

Trade studies

Education

Bachelor of Science in STEM

Master of Science in STEM

STEM Ph.D.

Tools

Cameo

JIRA/Confluence

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.

Please note that this opportunity is contingent on program funding. Start dates are determined after funding confirmation.

Northrop Grumman Aeronautics Systems has an opening for a Engineer Systems Architect / Principal Engineer Systems Architect to join our team of qualified, diverse individuals within our Systems Engineering organization. This role is located in Melbourne, FL.

• This role may be filled at the Base OR Principal level based on the qualifications listed, below**

The individual will develop system architectures and define key capabilities and performance requirements. The individual will define design and technology maturity constraints of the system in accordance with customer specifications, develop thorough definition of system external interfaces and define system implementation approach and operational concept. The candidate will ensure requirements are met and evaluate performance with customer.

Key Responsibilities

• Define system architectures
• Architecture, CONOPS, and use case development using model-based systems engineering methodologies
• Perform functional analysis, timeline analysis, detail trade studies, requirements allocation and interface definition studies to translate customer requirements into hardware and software specifications.
• Execution of trade studies to select from among multiple potential solutions
• Perform Systems Requirements analysis
• Management of requirements, include decomposition, allocation, verification, and validation

We offer flexible work arrangements, 9/80 work schedule with every other Friday off, phenomenal learning opportunities, exposure to a wide variety of projects and customers, and a very friendly team environment. 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.

Basic Qualifications (Base)

• Must have a Bachelor of Science degree in a STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering, or Math) discipline AND 2 years of related professional/military experience, OR a Master of Science degree in a STEM discipline AND 0 years of related professional/military experience, OR a STEM Ph.D. AND 0 year of related professional/military experience.
• Your 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, as determined by the Company.
• Must have experience with SysML, MBSE Frameworks, Use cases, AND/OR Sequence diagram definition using MBSE tools such as Cameo.

Basic Qualifications (Principal)

• Must have a Bachelor of Science degree in a STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering, or Math) discipline AND 5 years of related professional/military experience, OR a Master of Science degree in a STEM discipline AND 3 years of related professional/military experience, OR a STEM Ph.D. AND 1 year of related professional/military experience.
• Your 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, as determined by the Company.
• Must have experience with SysML, MBSE Frameworks, Use cases, AND/OR Sequence diagram definition using MBSE tools such as Cameo.

Preferred Qualifications

• Active Top Secret clearance
• Experience with generating SysML Diagrams, tables, and documentation using Cameo.
• Experience with modeling UCI/OMS Services and interfaces.
• Experience with modeling Cloud Native software Architectures.
• Knowledge and experience with the definition of OMS – Open Mission System Architecture Specification and UCI – Universal Command and Control Interface
• System Engineering experience specifically detailing Computer Software Component (CSC) to CSC interaction
• JIRA/Confluence experience
• Preferred candidate would have experience with HMI, Mission Displays, and Ground Systems

Primary Level Salary Range: $79,300.00 - $118,900.00

Secondary Level Salary Range: $98,400.00 - $147,600.00

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.

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.