Systems Engineer Architect 2/3

RELOCATION ASSISTANCE: Relocation assistance may be available\n\nCLEARANCE REQUIRED FOR START: Yes\n\nCLEARANCE TYPE: Secret\n\nTRAVEL: Yes, 10% of the Time\n\n## Description\n\nAt Northrop Grumman, our employees have incredible opportunities to work on revolutionary systems that impact people\u0027s 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\u0027s 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 \u2014 and we have an insatiable drive to do what others think is impossible. Our employees are not only part of history, they\u0027re making history.\n\nNorthrop Grumman Aeronautics Systems has an opening for a Systems Engineer Architect Level 2 OR a Principal Systems Engineer Architect 3 to join our team of qualified, diverse individuals within our Systems Engineering organization. This role is located in Melbourne, FL OR Oklahoma City, OK.\n\nThis position will support the maturation of thread capabilities for a manned aircraft mission. The System Architect will work as a Thread Lead to mature the capabilities through functional analysis and Model-based Systems Engineering (MBSE) processes to deliver just-in-time design and optimize the development schedule for incremental capability development and early integration. This individual will collaborate with several stakeholders (subsystem developers, system integrators, system testers, system requirements engineers) to support delivery of quality design products, lead Thread Capability detailed planning (and define acceptance criteria), and manage tracking of the development schedule. This individual will also support development of thread integration plans and procedures and maintain technical cognizance of subsystem interdependencies and maturity of ICD\u2019s for identifying and resolving gaps. This individual will incorporate cross-IPT feedback to support the development and Integrated Functional Capability (IFC) approval of the following products:\n\n\u2022Models of interface input/output, including messages, fields and signals, between subsystems to provide specification of end-to-end system capabilities for developers\n\n\u2022Integration procedures\n\n\u2022Development schedules\n\n\u2022Models of software-to-hardware deployment and interface protocols\n\n\u2022Mapping between requirements and design\n\nBasic Qualifications for a level 2:\n\n\u2022 Must have a Bachelor of Science degree in a STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering, or Math) discipline AND 2 years of related professional/military experience, OR a Master of Science degree in a STEM discipline AND 0 years of related professional/military experience, OR a STEM Ph.D. AND 0 years of related professional/military experience\n\n\u2022 Must have an active DoD Secret clearance or higher clearance (with a background investigation completed within the last 6 years or currently enrolled into Continuous Evaluation).\n\n\u2022 Must have the ability to obtain and maintain Special Access Program (SAP) clearance prior to the commencement of employment\n\n\u2022 Must have knowledge of developing model-based systems engineering products\n\n\u2022 Must have knowledge of Atlassian Tool Suite\n\nBasic Qualifications for Level 3:\n\n\u2022 Must have a Bachelor of Science degree in a STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering, or Math) discipline AND 5 years of related professional/military experience, OR a Master of Science degree in a STEM discipline AND 3 years of related professional/military experience, OR a STEM Ph.D. AND 1 year of related professional/military experience\n\n\u2022 Must have an active DoD Secret clearance or higher clearance (with a background investigation completed within the last 6 years or currently enrolled into Continuous Evaluation).\n\n\u2022 Must have the ability to obtain and maintain Special Access Program (SAP) clearance prior to the commencement of employment\n\n\u2022 Must have experience with Atlassian Tool Suite\n\n\u2022 Must have experience developing model-based systems engineering products\n\nPreferred Qualifications:\n\n\u2022 BS, MS, PhD Degree in Mechanical or Aerospace Engineering\n\n\u2022 Strong technical written and communication skills\n\n\u2022 Demonstrated strong technical writing \u0026 interpersonal skills, and the ability to communicate and present technical material to various stakeholders\n\n\u2022 Experience with embedded software development\n\n\u2022 Experience in integrating complex system across multiple domains\n\n\u2022 Experience demonstrating concepts to management and customers\n\n\u2022 Understanding of SAFe Principles and Implementation\n\nPrimary Level Salary Range: $75,100.00 - $147,600.00\n\nSecondary Level Salary Range: $0.00 - $0.00\n\nThe 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\u0027s experience, education, skills and current market conditions.\n\nDepending 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.\n\nThe 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.\n\nNorthrop 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.\n