Sr. Principal Systems Engineer Architect

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Melbourne, FL, USA
In-Office
123K-184K Annually
Senior level
Aerospace • Logistics • Security • Software • Cybersecurity
The Role
Lead development of system architectures and CONOPS using MBSE (DODAF/SysML). Perform functional decomposition, requirements development and allocation, interface definition, trade studies, timeline and performance analysis, and produce SysML/DODAF viewpoints to ensure system requirements meet customer needs.
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RELOCATION ASSISTANCE: Relocation assistance may be available

CLEARANCE REQUIRED FOR START: Yes

CLEARANCE TYPE: Top Secret

TRAVEL: Yes, 10% of the TimeDescription

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 Aeronautics Systems has an opening for Sr. Principal Systems Engineer Architect to join our team of qualified, diverse individuals within our Global Surveillance organization. This role is located in Melbourne, FL.

As a Sr. Principle Systems Engineer Architect, the candidate 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. The successful candidate will have the ability to analyze architectures and develop various DODAF or SysML Viewpoints in support of this effort.

Essential Functions:

• 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

• Requirements development including decomposition, allocation, validation and verification

• Functional decomposition and functional data flow development

Basic Qualifications:

• Bachelors in a STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering, Math) discipline with 9 years engineering related experience, OR Master’s in STEM with 7 years of experience OR Doctor's in STEM with 4 years of experience

• Experienced in model development using DODAF or SysML

• Able to obtain and maintain DoD Top Secret clearance (Interim required to start)

• Experience with Cameo Magic Draw or another MBSE tool such as Rhapsody, Sparx EA, and Enterprise Architect

• Foundation in Model Based Systems Engineering and Architecture Development

Preferred Qualifications:

• Degree in Aerospace Engineering, Mechanical Engineering or Systems Engineering, with experience using Model Based Systems Engineering

• Applied knowledge of aircraft design

• Experience in the military aerospace development environment is preferred

• Experienced developing various SysML view artifacts, especially Operational and functional viewpoints, using MBSE tools like CAMEO

• Expertise in CAMEO meta chain navigation to generate custom queries (expert level knowledge)

Primary 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.

Skills Required

  • Bachelor's in a STEM discipline with 9 years engineering experience, or Master's with 7 years, or Doctorate with 4 years
  • Experience in model development using DODAF or SysML
  • Ability to obtain and maintain DoD Top Secret clearance (interim required to start)
  • Experience with Cameo MagicDraw or another MBSE tool such as Rhapsody, Sparx EA, or Enterprise Architect
  • Foundation in Model Based Systems Engineering and architecture development
  • U.S. Citizenship (required for government clearance positions)
  • Degree in Aerospace, Mechanical, or Systems Engineering
  • Applied knowledge of aircraft design
  • Experience in the military aerospace development environment
  • Experience developing SysML view artifacts (operational and functional viewpoints) and CAMEO meta chain navigation

Northrop Grumman Compensation & Benefits Highlights

The following summarizes recurring compensation and benefits themes identified from responses generated by popular LLMs to common candidate questions about Northrop Grumman and has not been reviewed or approved by Northrop Grumman.

  • Retirement Support 401(k) matching is considered strong, with additional defined-benefit coverage for certain cohorts and options like catch-up contributions. Retirement programs are repeatedly highlighted as a core strength of the total rewards.
  • Leave & Time Off Breadth PTO, company-paid holidays, and compressed work schedules (such as 9/80) provide meaningful time away and flexibility. These scheduling options are cited as a major quality-of-life benefit across many locations.
  • Parental & Family Support Paid parental leave alongside caregiver leave, adoption assistance, and back-up care supports a range of family needs. These programs have been expanded recently, signaling continued investment in family support.

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What We Do

We are a close-knit community of big thinkers collaborating to keep the world safe. Our passion, creativity and expertise bring next-level technology solutions to life in autonomous systems, cyber, C4ISR, strike, space, and logistics and modernization for our customers around the globe. On the Northrop Grumman team, you’ll join our pursuit of excellence immersed in a dynamic culture of innovation and respect. Your unique perspective will help achieve our shared vision for the future of global security. Every step of the way, you'll be supported by world-class training, employee resource groups and a comprehensive benefits package that enables greater health and happiness for you and your family. Worldwide and across disciplines, we’re challenging what’s possible for technology to protect people and places from undersea to outer space and into cyberspace. And we see the impact of our performance every day. We are Northrop Grumman, and we work on what matters—now, you too can make a difference. Explore opportunities in engineering, IT, manufacturing, business management, cybersecurity and more with us. Northrop Grumman is committed to hiring and retaining a diverse workforce. We are proud to be an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer.

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