Senior Principal / Staff Engineer Systems Architect

RELOCATION ASSISTANCE: Relocation assistance may be availableCLEARANCE TYPE: SecretTRAVEL: 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 Aeronautics Systems Sector has an opening for a Senior Principal / Staff Engineer Systems Architect to join our team of qualified, diverse individuals. This position will be located in Melbourne, Florida.

This role may be filled at either the Senior Principal Engineer Systems Architect or Staff Engineer Systems Architect, based on qualifications listed below

The successful candidate for this position encompasses knowledge and experience using systems engineering methodologies and techniques to include requirements development and analysis at all stages of the lifecycle. The role is responsible for Systems Engineering duties throughout the Systems Engineering V and/or secure requirements and verification. Candidates should have academic and/or work experience in one or more of the following engineering disciplines: systems, network, software, mechanical, aerospace, electrical, or data systems. Candidates should also have strong verbal and written communication skills, strong team building skills, thrive in a fast-paced work environment with high expectations and significantly diverse assignments, and be comfortable working on teams with talented Engineers from other engineering disciplines.

Key Responsibilities:

Work with the 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 developing physical data models

Coach team members on developing the requirements, architecture, design, and implementation in the model

Perform Systems Requirements analysis

Management of requirements, include decomposition, allocation, verification, and validation

Benefits Statement:
We offer flexible work arrangements, 9/80 work schedule with every other Friday off, phenomenal learning opportunities, exposure to a wide variety of projects and customers, and a very friendly team environment. We are looking for self-motivated, proactive, and goal-oriented people to help us grow our services and become even better at what we do.
Basic Qualifications (Sr Principal Level):

Must have a Bachelor of Science degree in a STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering, or Math) discipline AND 8 years of related professional/military experience, OR a Master of Science degree in a STEM discipline AND 6 years of related professional/military experience, OR a STEM Ph.D. AND 4 year of related professional/military experience.

Must have experience across the Systems Engineering V with a broad understanding of the many subdisciplines of SE

Must have experience with major milestones, design reviews, and the SETR process

Must have experience with managing the program baseline and creating technical data packages

Must have experience developing system architectures and implementing MBSE processes

Must have an active DoD Secret (or higher) clearance (with a background investigation completed within the last 6 years or currently enrolled into Continuous Evaluation).

Must have the ability to obtain and maintain Special Access Program (SAP) clearance within a reasonable amount of time as determined by the company

Basic Qualifications (Staff Engineer Systems):

Must have a Bachelor of Science degree in a STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering, or Math) discipline AND 12 years of related professional/military experience, OR a Master of Science degree in a STEM discipline AND 10 years of related professional/military experience, OR a STEM Ph.D. AND 8 year of related professional/military experience.