Northrop Grumman · 2 months ago
Principal Engineer Systems Architect
Melbourne, FL
Full-time
Hybrid
Senior Level, Lead/Staff
$95K/yr - $143K/yr
3+ years expNorthrop Grumman is a leading aerospace and defense technology company, seeking a Principal Engineer Systems Architect to join their Systems Engineering organization in Melbourne, Florida. The role involves designing system architectures, defining key capabilities and requirements, and collaborating with cross-functional teams to develop and maintain engineering models.
AerospaceData IntegrationManufacturingRemote SensingSecurity
No H1B
Security Clearance RequiredU.S. Citizen Only
Responsibilities
Work with the 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 developing physical data models
Coach team members on developing the requirements, architecture, design, and implementation in the model
Perform Systems Requirements analysis
Management of requirements, include decomposition, allocation, verification, and validation
Qualification
Required
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
Must have experience developing model-based systems engineering products and/or Mission Engineering
Must have experience modeling software systems and software system of systems
Must have experience with Systems engineering tools (i.e. Cameo Suite) and Agile framework
Must have experience with RNP and RNAV navigation specifications
Must have an active DoD Interim Top Secret (or higher) clearance (with a background investigation completed within the last 6 years or currently enrolled into Continuous Evaluation)
Must have the ability to obtain and maintain a DoD Top Secret clearance
Must have the ability to obtain and maintain Special Access Program (SAP) clearance
Preferred
Experience with Modeling and Simulation
Applied knowledge of aircraft design
Experience in the military aerospace development environment is preferred
Experience in integrating complex system across multiple domains
Experience demonstrating concepts to management and customers
Experience with Cameo Magic Draw or another MBSE tool such as Rhapsody, Sparx EA, and Enterprise Architect
Experienced developing various DODAF view artifacts, especially Operational and functional viewpoints, using MBSE tools like CAMEO
Benefits
Flexible work arrangements
A 9/80 work schedule with every other Friday off
Phenomenal learning opportunities
Exposure to a wide variety of projects and customers
A very friendly team environment
Health insurance coverage
Life and disability insurance
Savings plan
Company paid holidays
Paid time off (PTO) for vacation and/or personal business
Company
Northrop Grumman
Northrop Grumman is an aerospace, defense and security company that provides training and satellite ground network communications software.
10001+ employees
Funding
Current Stage
Public CompanyTotal Funding
$3.7BKey Investors
U.S. Department of DefenseNASA
2025-05-27Post Ipo Debt· $1B
2024-01-29Post Ipo Debt· $2.5B
2023-12-20Grant· $72M
Leadership Team
Tom Wilson
Corporate Vice President, Enterprise Business Development
Jeffrey Worsham
Chief Product Owner - Advanced Technology Development
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