RELOCATION ASSISTANCE: Relocation assistance may be available CLEARANCE REQUIRED FOR START: No CLEARANCE TYPE: Secret TRAVEL: Yes, 10% of the Time Description 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 Defense Systems is seeking an experienced Systems Architect 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. *NOTE* This position is available to be performed in a Part-Time or Full-Time capacity. Position Description The Systems Architect function is at the forefront of program strategy creating, updating, and maintaining systems architecture throughout the lifecycle program. The System Design organization seeks a Systems Architect that will be responsible for supporting Armament Systems Development and Architecture efforts through the following responsibilities using a Model-Based Systems Engineering approach: 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. Basic
Qualifications
Bachelor’s degree in engineering or STEM field of study plus 12 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)
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 Primary Level Salary Range: $161,000.00 - $241,400.00 The 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. Depending on the position, employees may be eligible for overtime, shift differential, and 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 an Equal Opportunity Employer, making decisions without regard to race, color, religion, creed, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, national origin, age, veteran status, disability, or any other protected class. For our complete EEO and pay transparency statement, please visit http://www.northropgrumman.com/EEO. U.S. Citizenship is required for all positions with a government clearance and certain other restricted positions. Existing Applicants: Need to update your contact information or email address? Once logged in, click on Candidate Home in the upper right corner and scroll to the bottom of that screen to see buttons for: Update Contact information to update your legal name, address, and phone number Edit Account Settings to edit your email address We are a pioneering company. With careers across all areas: air, cyber, land, sea and space – our 90,000 employees work as one to defend and define the future. Northrop Grumman careers and internships are as varied as your interests, with a lifetime of potential that will give you every opportunity to do your best work. Working together with people from many backgrounds, personal passions and disciplines, we share a drive to push the boundaries of science, technology and engineering to meet the ever evolving needs of our customers worldwide.