Systems Engineer: MBSE Modeling – Level 3 or Level 4 (AHT)

Northrop Grumman; Chandler (AZ); On-site; USD 98,000 - 184,000; Full time

Job summary

Northrop Grumman in Chandler, AZ is seeking a Systems Engineer: MBSE Modeling – Level 3 or Level 4. The role focuses on using Cameo to capture and maintain system architecture with robust traceability to DOORS requirements. On-site position with cross‑team collaboration across systems, software and hardware groups.

The ideal candidate has MBSE experience with Cameo, SYSML basics, and the ability to support reviews (SRR, PDR, CDR) while ensuring configuration control and traceability. U.S.

Qualifications

• U.S. Citizenship is required.
• Ability to obtain and maintain a U.S. Government Secret security clearance.
• Hands-on experience using Cameo (or similar SysML-based MBSE tool) to develop and maintain system models.
• Experience with requirements management using IBM DOORS (or equivalent), including establishing and maintaining traceability.

Responsibilities

• Model system architecture in Cameo including views and interfaces.
• Maintain traceability between DOORS requirements and Cameo elements.
• Generate model-based views and reports for design reviews.
• Collaborate with cross‑discipline teams to align models with requirements.

Skills

Cameo MBSE

DOORS

SysML

Traceability

MBSE practices

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Engineering

Master’s degree in Engineering

Tools

SysML

Job description

RELOCATION ASSISTANCE: No relocation assistance available

CLEARANCE REQUIRED FOR START: No

CLEARANCE TYPE: None

TRAVEL: Yes, 10% of the Time

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.

Northrop Grumman’s Space Sector is seeking a Systems Engineer: MBSE Modeling – Level 3 or Level 4 to join our team in Chandler, AZ.

The MBSE Systems Engineer is responsible for using Cameo to capture and maintain the system architecture and ensuring robust requirements traceability between the Cameo system model and the baseline requirements in DOORS. This role serves as a key integrator between traditional requirements‑based systems engineering and model‑based representations, enabling consistent, traceable, and analyzable system definitions.

This position is 100% on site in Chandler, AZ.

In This Job, You Will

System Architecture Modeling (Cameo)

• Develop and maintain system‑level and subsystem‑level models in Cameo, including structural, behavioral, and interface views.
• Capture system functions, interfaces, states, and data flows in the model to reflect the authoritative system architecture.
• Support architecture trade studies by representing alternatives in the model and coordinating with stakeholders to assess impacts.

Requirements Traceability (Cameo DOORS)

• Establish and maintain traceability between DOORS requirements and Cameo model elements (e.g., blocks, activities, interfaces).
• Implement and maintain links, stereotypes, and relationships that support bidirectional traceability and impact analysis.
• Regularly reconcile the Cameo model with the DOORS requirement baseline, ensuring consistency after requirement changes or model updates.

Model & Requirements Integration

• Collaborate with systems engineers and domain leads to ensure that the Cameo model accurately reflects allocated requirements, interfaces, and constraints.
• Support definition and refinement of modeling conventions, naming standards, and modeling patterns to align with program and enterprise MBSE practices.
• Generate model‑based views, reports, and dashboards (from Cameo) that support design reviews, requirements reviews, and stakeholder communication.

Review & Configuration Support

• Support technical reviews (e.g., SRR, PDR, CDR) by providing architecture views and traceability evidence from Cameo and DOORS.
• Assist in the configuration management of the system model and associated requirement artifacts, ensuring proper version control and baselining.
• Identify gaps, inconsistencies, or ambiguities in the architecture or requirements trace and propose corrective actions.

Cross‑Team Collaboration & Training

• Work closely with systems, software, and hardware teams to ensure model content supports their planning and analysis needs.
• Provide guidance to other engineers on how to interpret and use the model and its traceability information.
• Contribute to the continuous improvement of MBSE processes, tooling, and best practices on the program.

This position can be filled at either a Level 3 or Level 4.

Basic Qualifications

Level 3: Bachelor’s degree in Engineering or related STEM discipline with 5 years of professional experience – OR – Master’s degree in Engineering or related STEM discipline with 3 years of professional experience.

Level 4: Bachelor’s degree in Engineering or related STEM discipline with 8 years of professional experience – OR – Master’s degree in Engineering or related STEM discipline with 6 years of professional experience.

• U.S. Citizenship is required.
• Must have the ability to obtain and maintain a U.S. Government Secret security clearance
• Hands‑on experience using Cameo (or similar SysML‑based MBSE tool) to develop and maintain system models.
• Experience with requirements management using IBM DOORS (or equivalent), including establishing and maintaining traceability.

Preferred Qualifications

• Active DoD Secret clearance
• Demonstrated ability to read, interpret, and author system‑level requirements and translate them into model elements.
• Experience applying MBSE on spacecraft, launch vehicle, missile, or other complex aerospace/defense systems.
• Working knowledge of SysML and common MBSE patterns (e.g., functional decomposition, interface modeling, state‑based behaviors).
• Experience integrating Cameo with DOORS or similar toolchains (e.g., OSLC, data synchronization, or report generation).
• Familiarity with Systems Engineering fundamentals such as requirements management, verification planning, and design‑review execution.
• Willingness to work on fast‑paced development programs.
• Ability to travel, if required, to support off‑site reviews or technical working sessions.
• Experience leading MBSE tasks or acting as an MBSE focal/SME within an IPT.

Working at Northrop Grumman is more than just a paycheck. We offer a comprehensive Total Rewards and benefits package designed to help you thrive at work and in life. For more information on our Total Rewards package, please visit our Total Rewards site.

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

Secondary Level Salary Range: $122,800.00 - $184,200.00

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.