Engineer Systems Architect Level 3 or 4 (Contingent Upon Award)

Requisition ID : R10172987

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.

• Contingent Upon Award

Northrop Grumman’s Defense Systems sector is need of an Engineer Systems Architect (Level 3 / 4) to support the Propulsion Systems & Controls (PS&C) operating unit. This role would require the candidate to support the PS&C business from Elkton, MD or Palm Beach Gardens, FL (Strongly Preferred Locations) or may consider any US Northrop Grumman facility. (

Northrop Grumman Propulsion Systems and Controls (PS&C) facility in Elkton, Maryland began solid-propellant rocket operations in 1948. Today, the Elkton PS&C facility designs, develops, and produces solid-propellant propulsion and ordnance systems in programs professionally managed for a wide variety of Government and commercial customers. The facility also serves as the hub for offsite engineering and test facilities in Ronkonkoma, NY and Palm Beach Gardens, FL.

Elkton, Maryland is located on the Upper Chesapeake Bay, midway between Philadelphia and Baltimore. Discover charming small towns, parks with miles of trails, specialty and antique shops, award winning restaurants, and inns. You can hike, bike, camp, bird watch, ride horseback, or drop a fishing line. Five rivers, Chesapeake Bay and the C&D Canal can be explored by boat or by land. Experience panoramic views from Turkey Point Lighthouse on a bluff overlooking the Bay, or from the banks of the C&D Canal where ships from around the globe cruise.

Roles and Responsibilities :

Employ MBSE approaches to developing products using the Systems Modeling Language (SysML), and MBSE resources to capture, maintain, and visualize a product solution within an integrated system model. Used to communicate the design and facilitate automation of integration with other domains

Serve as a primary advocate for MBSE application on multiple programs

Develop, optimize & demonstrate best practices with modern MBSE processes & standards for incorporation into our programs and site processes

Perform technical planning, system design development, verification and validation, cost and risk, and requirements management for our systems

Perform functional analysis, requirements allocation and interface definition studies to translate customer requirements into a workable performance specification

Create and manage System Architecture under self-direction using CAMEO

Collaborate with Program Managers and Chief Engineers to define SE WBS and develop a schedule of deliverables for Systems Engineering. Work with team to shape MBSE deliverables to the need of contract

Work with other lead Systems Engineers to enable them to implement MBSE on their program

Provide mentorship to Junior Engineers about the Systems Engineering Domain

Prepare, present, and lead discussion of system engineering materials during System Requirement Review, System Functional Review, Preliminary Design Review, Critical Design Review and System Verification Review and other formal program reviews

Lead development of Systems Engineering activities as required by the program SOW, working closely with Product Engineering, Manufacturing Engineering, Testing, Analysis, and Program Management

This requisition may be filled at either a level 3 or a level 4 as outlined in the basic qualifications below and is contingent upon program award.

Basic Qualifications Principal Engineer Systems Architect - Level 3 :

For Principal Systems Engineer : 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 STEM discipline from an accredited university and 3 years of relevant experience or 1 years with a PHD STEM

Systems Engineering lifecycle experience. Primarily from Proposal / SRR through a Critical Design Review or similar type of milestone

Experience developing and reviewing requirements and conducting requirements management.

Experience with CAMEO MBSE execution and managing model content

Ability to work freely and independently within a CAMEO environment

Ability to direct others to work within CAMEO environment

Experienced, skilled, and disciplined in system engineering processes (requirements analysis and definition, Physical and Functional Architecture Definitions, Technical planning)

Excellent written and verbal communication skills, strong social skills, and ability to build consensus among peers while building solid relationships with team members

Must be a US citizen and able to obtain a DoD Secret security clearance

Basic Qualifications Sr Principal Engineer Systems Architect - Level 4 :

For Principal Systems Engineer : Bachelor’s degree in a Science, Technology, Engineering or Mathematics (STEM) discipline from an accredited university and 8 years of relevant experience OR Master’s degree in STEM discipline from an accredited university and 6 years of relevant experience or 4 years with a PHD STEM

Systems Engineering lifecycle experience. Primarily from Proposal / SRR through a Critical Design Review or similar type of milestone

Experience developing and reviewing requirements and conducting requirements management.

Experience with CAMEO MBSE execution and managing model content

Ability to work freely and independently within a CAMEO environment

Ability to direct others to work within CAMEO environment

Experienced, skilled, and disciplined in system engineering processes (requirements analysis and definition, Physical and Functional Architecture Definitions, Technical planning)

Excellent written and verbal communication skills, strong social skills, and ability to build consensus among peers while building solid relationships with team members

Must be a US citizen and able to obtain a DoD Secret security clearance

Preferred Qualifications :

Able to work at Elkton, MD or Palm Beach Gardens, FL locations

Experience with Cameo Enterprise Architecture modeling for system design

Experience in integrating complex system across multiple domains

Experience demonstrating concepts to management and customers

Active Secret DoD clearance, US Citizenship required

Experience in Requirement and Verification methods within a Digital Engineering Environment.

Experience with coordinating Systems Milestones reviews (SRR, PDR, CDR)

Demonstrated behaviors of a systems thinker; selects and applies appropriate systems thinking skills to solve very complex problems and implement constructive change

Experience with analysis / simulation development and integration

Experience with test planning and execution

Experience with requirements management using DOORS

Salary Range : $97,500 - $190,600The 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.

Employees may be eligible for 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 committed to hiring and retaining a diverse workforce.