Principal Systems Engineer Architect

About the role

At Northrop Grumman Aeronautics Systems, we look for people who have bold new ideas, courage and a pioneering spirit to join forces to invent the future. This Principal Systems Engineer Architect role is located on-site in Melbourne, Florida. The candidate will help maintain the engineering model, developing structure and behavior diagrams that describe the system architecture and design, and collaborate with other IPTs to obtain the information and data needed in the model.

Responsibilities

• Work with 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 develop physical data models
• Coach team members on developing the requirements, architecture, design, and implementation in the model
• Perform Systems Requirements analysis
• Management of requirements, including decomposition, allocation, verification, and validation

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in a Science, Technology, Engineering or Mathematics (STEM) discipline from an accredited university and 5 years of relevant experience or Master’s degree in a STEM discipline from an accredited university and 3 years of relevant experience
• Experience with Systems engineering tools (e.g., Cameo Suite) and Agile framework
• Experience developing model-based systems engineering products and/or Mission Engineering
• Experience modeling software systems and software system of systems
• Must have an active DoD Secret in-scope clearance (CE or investigation date in the last 5 years) and be eligible to obtain and maintain a DoD Top-Secret clearance (Interim required to start)

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience with Modeling and Simulation tools including STK, Model Center, and MatLab
• Experience integrating and linking various levels of architecture, including logical and physical, physical to CSCIs and other configurations, and across avionics, power, communications, mission payload, and other segments typically found on a tactical air vehicle
• Applied knowledge of aircraft design and flight parameters
• Strong verbal and written communications skills and experience presenting and demonstrating concepts to management and customers
• Experience in the military aerospace development environment

Pay

Primary Level Salary Range: $98,400.00 – $147,600.00. Northrop Grumman considers factors such as scope and responsibilities, experience, education, skills, and market conditions when determining base salary offers. Depending on the position, employees may be eligible for overtime, shift differential, and a discretionary bonus in addition to base pay. Annual bonuses reward individual contributions and company results. Vice President or Director positions may be eligible for Long Term Incentives.

Benefits

• Health insurance coverage
• Life and disability insurance
• Savings plan
• Company-paid holidays and paid time off (PTO) for vacation and/or personal business

Schedule

This position is located on-site in Melbourne, Florida.

Clearance

Clearance required for start: Yes. Clearance type: Interim Top Secret. Must be eligible to obtain and maintain a DoD Top-Secret clearance.

Relocation

Relocation assistance may be available.