Sr Principal Systems Engineer/Architect (MBSE)

Responsibilities

• Tool ownership – Install, patch, upgrade, and maintain Cameo tools and licenses
• Model governance – Define and enforce modeling standards, profiles, libraries, and conduct audits
• Configuration management – Administer repositories, branching/merging policies, baselines, and change tracking
• Security & access – Manage role based permissions, backups, and audit logs
• Integration – Connect Cameo with requirements, PLM, ALM, and simulation tools via OSLC/REST
• Automation – Create and maintain Python/JavaScript scripts for validation, reporting, and CI/CD
• Training & support – Provide onboarding, workshops, day to day user assistance, and documentation
• Quality assurance – Define validation rules, run automated checks, and report findings
• Performance & scalability – Optimize large models, plan capacity, and implement scaling strategies
• Continuous improvement – Track MBSE trends, Cameo releases, and propose process/tool enhancements

Requirements

Must have a Bachelor of Science degree in a Science, Technology, Engineering, or Math (STEM) discipline with 9 years of relevant experience, or a Master of Science Degree in a STEM discipline with 7 years of experience.

Thorough understanding of Systems Engineering fundamentals

Expert-level proficiency with Cameo Systems Modeler

Experience with the establishment and enforcement of modeling standards (e.g., naming conventions, diagram usage, documentation practices)

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

Qualifications

• Expertise in CAMEO meta chain navigation to generate custom queries (expert level knowledge)
• Experience with Black box/white box
• Experience applying MBSE concepts throughout the system life cycle (requirements, architecture, design, verification, validation)
• Skilled in scripting (Python, JavaScript) for automation of repetitive modeling tasks
• Experience with CAMEO configuration management (Define branching/merging strategies, lock policies, and model baselines aligned with project governance)
• Expert knowledge DoDAF or SysML

Skills

Deep understanding of Systems Engineering fundamentals

Advanced proficiency with Cameo Systems Modeler

Strong scripting abilities (Python, JavaScript)

Experience with CAMEO configuration management

Expert knowledge DoDAF or SysML

Benefits

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.

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U.S. Citizenship is required for all positions with a government clearance and certain other restricted positions.