Northrop Grumman Defense Systems is seeking an experienced Systems Engineer to join our team supporting our Plymouth, Minnesota location. This role will support the Armament Systems Development and Architecture effort that focuses on designing and developing system architectures.
Position Description
The Systems Engineering function is at the forefront of program strategy, leading the creation, evolution, and maintenance of system architectures throughout the program lifecycle.
In this role, the Systems Engineer will support Armament Systems development and architecture efforts using a Model-Based Systems Engineering (MBSE) approach, including:
- System Architecture Design: Drive the design and development of system architecture
- Capability Definition: Define key capabilities and performance requirements needed for the system of interest
- Technology Constraints: Establish design and technology maturity constraints that align with customer specifications to ensure feasibility and reliability.
- External Interfaces: Develop a comprehensive definition of the system's external interfaces to facilitate integration with other systems.
- Implementation Approach: Outline the system implementation approach and operational concept, considering usability and effectiveness.
- Requirements Verification: Collaborate with systems engineers to ensure that all requirements are met and evaluate system performance in collaboration with customers.
This role is crucial for ensuring that armament systems are designed to meet technical specifications and function effectively in operational environments.
This position may be filled as a Systems Engineer Level 3 or Level 4 depending on the candidate’s education and/or years of experience.
Basic Qualifications for Principal Systems Engineer (Level 3)
- Bachelor of Science degree in engineering or STEM field of study
- 5 years of Model-Based Systems Engineering experience, or Systems Architecture Experience. Or master’s degree plus 10 years of experience.
- Proficient in Microsoft Office applications (Word, Excel, PowerPoint)
- Must be a U.S. Citizen
- Ability to obtain a DoD security clearance to a level of Secret.
- Experience with product lifecycle management (PLM) and data management tools
- Experience with Cameo System Modeler or Cameo Enterprise Architect
- Experience with Model-Based Systems Engineering
- Experience with Systems Modeling Language (SysML)
- Experience with the Unified Architecture Framework (UAF)
Basic Qualifications for Sr Principal Systems Engineer (Level 4)
- Bachelor of Science degree in engineering or STEM field of study
- 8 years of Model-Based Systems Engineering experience, or Systems Architecture Experience. Or master’s degree plus 6 years of experience.
- Proficient in Microsoft Office applications (Word, Excel, PowerPoint)
- Must be a U.S. Citizen
- Ability to obtain a DoD security clearance to a level of Secret.
- Experience with product lifecycle management (PLM) and data management tools
- Experience with Cameo System Modeler or Cameo Enterprise Architect
- Experience with Model-Based Systems Engineering
- Experience with Systems Modeling Language (SysML)
- Experience with the Unified Architecture Framework (UAF)
Preferred Qualifications:
- Experience with Lifecycle Modeling
- Experience with MOSA/WOSA
- Experience using Bitbucket, Confluence, and Jira
- Experience with Siemens Product Lifecycle Management (PLM) Tools
- Experience with Artificial Intelligence and/or Data Visualization
- Experience in the aerospace and defense or healthcare industries
- Certified Systems Engineering Professional
- Certified in a Systems Engineering Modeling Language
Skills Required
- Bachelor of Science degree in engineering or a STEM field
- 5 years of Model-Based Systems Engineering or systems architecture experience for Level 3; 8 years for Level 4
- Alternatively, a master's degree with 10 years of experience for Level 3 or 6 years for Level 4
- Proficiency with Microsoft Office applications, including Word, Excel, and PowerPoint
- U.S. citizenship
- Ability to obtain a Department of Defense Secret security clearance
- Experience with product lifecycle management and data management tools
- Experience with Cameo System Modeler or Cameo Enterprise Architect
- Experience with Model-Based Systems Engineering
- Experience with Systems Modeling Language (SysML)
- Experience with the Unified Architecture Framework (UAF)
- Experience with Lifecycle Modeling
- Experience with MOSA/WOSA
- Experience using Bitbucket, Confluence, and Jira
- Experience with Siemens Product Lifecycle Management tools
- Experience with Artificial Intelligence or data visualization
- Experience in the aerospace and defense or healthcare industries
- Certified Systems Engineering Professional
- Certification in a systems engineering modeling language
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.
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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.
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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.
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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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