Senior Principal IPT SW Architect

Senior Principal IPT SW Architect

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 Microelectronics Center (NGMC) is seeking Senior Principal IPT SW Architect.

IPT Level Role, responsible for the Software Architecture of a major segment of an extremely complex system that incorporates mature and emerging technologies. The Software Architect is responsible for analyzing overarching needs by using a structured and logical approach, and developing System Architecture solutions and concepts for various new and emerging capabilities, in collaboration with other architects, including the lead Systems Architect, hardware architects, cyber architects, and others internal, customer, and supplier stakeholders.

This position will serve on-site in the greater Baltimore, MD area OR Redondo Beach, CA.

This position is contingent upon acquiring and maintaining the necessary US Government security clearance per customers' requirements.

Basic Qualifications for Senior Principal IPT SW Architect :

• Bachelor's degree in a Science, Technology, Engineering or Mathematics (STEM) discipline from an accredited university and 8 years of experience with Bachelor's degree, 6 years of experience with Master's degree, 4 years of experience with PhD
• Demonstrated experience with the Systems Development Lifecycle and successfully supporting major reviews
• Demonstrated experience working with architectural studies, technical baseline definition, requirements & interface management
• Demonstrated experience with Model Based Systems Engineering (SysML / MBSE)
• Strong understanding of Systems Engineering fundamentals, principles, and processes, specifically system architecture
• Strong understanding of software design principles, computer architecture, and relevant technologies
• Excellent written and oral communication skills with strong technical briefing skills
• This position requires the applicant to be a U.S. citizen
• Current active DoD TS / SCI clearance with the ability to obtain and maintain a polygraph

Preferred Qualifications for Senior Principal IPT SW Architect :