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Northrop Grumman

Sr Principal Engineer Systems Architect – MBSE Modeler (25-459) - R10213609

Northrop Grumman, Huntsville, Alabama, United States, 35824

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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.

Position Overview Northrop Grumman Space Systems—Launch and Missile Defense Systems offers an excellent opportunity for a Sr Principal Engineer Systems Architect – MBSE Modeler (25-459) to join our team of skilled and diverse professionals. Based in Huntsville, AL, this role is key in supporting the U.S. President, the Secretary of Defense, and combatant commanders at strategic, regional, and operational levels. This position does not provide relocation assistance and requires on-site work with no remote options.

Essential Functions

Support the development of architecture models, manage model configuration, and serve as a key contact for integration with other modeling teams and environments outside of C2BMC (e.g., models provided or developed by other missile defense partner organizations)

Mentor junior systems engineering team members to enhance their skills within the department

Work directed by the Digital Engineering Team (DET) Lead and DET Architecture Model Lead

Coordinate with other technical leads, product owners, C2BMC management, and government customers to ensure high-quality products are delivered on time and within resource limits

Review technical content and serve as a technical liaison with MDA counterparts as necessary

Actively participate in Agile development activities, such as iteration planning and status updates

Have at least 4 years of experience building digital architecture models

Have experience connecting architecture models with DOORS-managed requirements

Proven experience in developing and adjusting all viewpoints within the DoDAF 2.0 modeling framework

Basic Qualifications

A Bachelor’s Degree in a STEM field such as Computer Science, Systems Engineering, Mathematics, Physics, or a related area from an accredited university is preferred, along with 8 years of experience; or a Master’s degree (preferred) in a STEM-related field with 6 years of relevant work experience; or a PhD in a related field with 4 years of relevant work experience

Applicants must have a current, active in-scope DoD-issued Secret security clearance at the time of application, which is required to start

Experience as an architecture model developer creating model artifacts aligned with SysMOD and OOSEM methodologies

Developing modeling using the Department of Defense Architecture Framework (DoDAF 2.0) modeling framework within the CAMEO development environment

Proficient understanding of MBSE standards to guide model development

Working knowledge of Dynamic Object-Oriented Requirements (DOORS) for requirement management and experience linking requirements to the architecture model

Deliver data products from a modeling platform using tools such as Collaborator, VTL Scripts, Webify, Tom Sawyer, and other similar tools

Must have demonstrated working knowledge of product development within a secure environment, following the Security Classification Guideline (SCG)

Preferred Qualifications

Master's Degree in Systems Engineering

Certification: INCOSE Certified Systems Engineering Professional (CSEP) Certification

Certification: Object Management Group Certified Systems

Modeling Professional - Model Builder Fundamental (OCSMP - MBF).

Prefer experience with the CAMEO development environment using the DoDAF 2.0 modeling framework.

Experience integrating Dynamic Object Oriented Requirements (DOORS) and CAMEO through TWC Datahub is strongly preferred.

Must have a solid understanding of general systems engineering practices and tools such as Agile using Atlassian JIRA, Confluence, and SharePoint. Knowledge of or ability to administer these tools is preferred.

Custom plug-ins and other modeling tool customizations are highly preferred.

What We Can Offer You

Health Plan

Savings Plan

Paid Time Off

Education Assistance

Training and Development

Flexible Work Arrangements

Benefits overview:

Northrop Grumman Benefits

Primary Level Salary Range: $131,100.00 - $196,700.00

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

Northrop Grumman EEO . U.S. Citizenship is required for all positions with a government clearance and certain other restricted positions.

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