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Job description
Northrop Grumman is hiring a Systems Architect — a full-time, based in Melbourne, FL role ($79k–$148k). Apply directly on Northrop Grumman's careers page below.
Engineer Systems Architect 2 or Principal Engineer Systems Architect 3
Location: United States-Florida-Melbourne
Time Type: Full time
Job Description
RELOCATION ASSISTANCE: No relocation assistance availableCLEARANCE REQUIRED FOR START: YesCLEARANCE TYPE: SecretTRAVEL: Yes, 10% of the TimeDescription
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 has an opening for a Systems Architect/Principal Systems Architect to join our team of qualified, diverse individuals. This position will be located in Melbourne, Florida.
The Systems Architect/Principal Systems Architect will perform functional analysis and Model-based Systems Engineering (MBSE) processes for incremental capability development and integration on military aircraft platforms in a fast-paced environment. This individual will also perform SOW aligned to Diagnostic Systems Coverage Analysis. This individual will collaborate with several stakeholders across distributed teams (subsystem developers, system integrators, system testers, etc.) to support delivery of quality design products. This individual will maintain technical cognizance of subsystem interdependencies and maturity of interfaces for identifying and resolving gaps.
Basic Qualifications for a Systems Architect/Principal Systems Architect
Systems Architect -
- 2 Years with Bachelors in STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering or Mathematics); 0 Years with Masters
- Able to obtain and maintain DoD Secret clearance
- Able to obtain and maintain Special Access Program access
- Experience with Systems Engineering principles and products
Principal Systems Architect
- 5 Years with Bachelors in STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering or Mathematics); 3 Years with Masters; 1 Year with PhD
- Able to obtain and maintain DoD Secret clearance
- Able to obtain and maintain Special Access Program access
- Experience with Systems Engineering principles and products
Preferred Qualifications:
- An active, In-scope DoD Secret or Top Secret clearance
- Previous or existing Program Access Request (PAR)
- Experience with MBSE tools for system architecture modeling (e.g., Cameo, Rhapsody, GENESYS)
- Experience with system modeling languages, approaches, and methodologies, such as SysML
- Experience with Agile methodologies
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Frequently asked questions
What is the salary for Systems Architect at Northrop Grumman?
The estimated salary range for Systems Architect at Northrop Grumman is $79,000 - $148,000 USD per year.
What skills are required for Systems Architect at Northrop Grumman?
The required skills for Systems Architect at Northrop Grumman include: Agile.
What is the seniority level for Systems Architect at Northrop Grumman?
Systems Architect at Northrop Grumman is a Entry / Mid Level / Senior / Staff / Principal level position.
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