Engineer Systems Architect Level 3 or 4 (Contingent Upon Award)

Requisition ID: R10172987Category: EngineeringLocation: Elkton, Maryland, United States of America | Palm Beach Gardens, Florida, United States of AmericaClearance Type: NoneTelecommute: No- Teleworking not available for this positionShift: 1st Shift (United States of America)Travel Required: Yes, 25% of the TimeRelocation Assistance: Relocation assistance may be availablePositions Available: 1At 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.Contingent Upon AwardNorthrop Grumman’s Defense Systems sector is need of an Engineer Systems Architect (Level 3/4) to support the Propulsion Systems & Controls (PS&C) operating unit. This role would require the candidate to support the PS&C business from Elkton, MD or Palm Beach Gardens, FL (Strongly Preferred Locations) or may consider any US Northrop Grumman facility. (Cont* ingent Upon Award).*Northrop Grumman Propulsion Systems and Controls (PS&C) facility in Elkton, Maryland began solid-propellant rocket operations in 1948. Today, the Elkton PS&C facility designs, develops, and produces solid-propellant propulsion and ordnance systems in programs professionally managed for a wide variety of Government and commercial customers. The facility also serves as the hub for offsite engineering and test facilities in Ronkonkoma, NY and Palm Beach Gardens, FL.Elkton, Maryland is located on the Upper Chesapeake Bay, midway between Philadelphia and Baltimore. Discover charming small towns, parks with miles of trails, specialty and antique shops, award winning restaurants, and inns. You can hike, bike, camp, bird watch, ride horseback, or drop a fishing line. Five rivers, Chesapeake Bay and the C&D Canal can be explored by boat or by land. Experience panoramic views from Turkey Point Lighthouse on a bluff overlooking the Bay, or from the banks of the C&D Canal where ships from around the globe cruise.Roles and Responsibilities:Employ MBSE approaches to developing products using the Systems Modeling Language (SysML), and MBSE resources to capture, maintain, and visualize a product solution within an integrated system model. Used to communicate the design and facilitate automation of integration with other domainsServe as a primary advocate for MBSE application on multiple programsDevelop, optimize & demonstrate best practices with modern MBSE processes & standards for incorporation into our programs and site processesPerform technical planning, system design development, verification and validation, cost and risk, and requirements management for our systemsPerform functional analysis, requirements allocation and interface definition studies to translate customer requirements into a workable performance specificationCreate and manage System Architecture under self-direction using CAMEOCollaborate with Program Managers and Chief Engineers to define SE WBS and develop a schedule of deliverables for Systems Engineering. Work with team to shape MBSE deliverables to the need of contractWork with other lead Systems Engineers to enable them to implement MBSE on their programProvide mentorship to Junior Engineers about the Systems Engineering DomainPrepare, present, and lead discussion of system engineering materials during System Requirement Review, System Functional Review, Preliminary Design Review, Critical Design Review and System Verification Review and other formal program reviewsLead development of Systems Engineering activities as required by the program SOW, working closely with Product Engineering, Manufacturing Engineering, Testing, Analysis, and Program ManagementThis requisition may be filled at either a level 3 or a level 4 as outlined in the basic qualifications below and is contingent upon program award.Basic Qualifications Principal Engineer Systems Architect - Level 3:For Principal Systems Engineer: Bachelor’s degree in a Science, Technology, Engineering or Mathematics (STEM) discipline from an accredited university and 5 years of relevant experience OR Master’s degree in STEM discipline from an accredited university and 3 years of relevant experience or 1 years with a PHD STEMSystems Engineering lifecycle experience. Primarily from Proposal/SRR through a Critical Design Review or similar type of milestoneExperience developing and reviewing requirements and conducting requirements management.Experience with CAMEO MBSE execution and managing model contentAbility to work freely and independently within a CAMEO environmentAbility to direct others to work within CAMEO environmentExperienced, skilled, and disciplined in system engineering processes (requirements analysis and definition, Physical and Functional Architecture Definitions, Technical planning)Excellent written and verbal communication skills, strong social skills, and ability to build consensus among peers while building solid relationships with team membersMust be a US citizen and able to obtain a DoD Secret security clearanceBasic Qualifications Sr Principal Engineer Systems Architect - Level 4:For Principal Systems Engineer: Bachelor’s degree in a Science, Technology, Engineering or Mathematics (STEM) discipline from an accredited university and 8 years of relevant experience OR Master’s degree in STEM discipline from an accredited university and 6 years of relevant experience or 4 years with a PHD STEMSystems Engineering lifecycle experience. Primarily from Proposal/SRR through a Critical Design Review or similar type of milestoneExperience developing and reviewing requirements and conducting requirements management.Experience with CAMEO MBSE execution and managing model contentAbility to work freely and independently within a CAMEO environmentAbility to direct others to work within CAMEO environmentExperienced, skilled, and disciplined in system engineering processes (requirements analysis and definition, Physical and Functional Architecture Definitions, Technical planning)Excellent written and verbal communication skills, strong social skills, and ability to build consensus among peers while building solid relationships with team membersMust be a US citizen and able to obtain a DoD Secret security clearancePreferred Qualifications:Able to work at Elkton, MD or Palm Beach Gardens, FL locationsExperience with Cameo Enterprise Architecture modeling for system designExperience in integrating complex system across multiple domainsExperience demonstrating concepts to management and customersActive Secret DoD clearance, US Citizenship requiredExperience in Requirement and Verification methods within a Digital Engineering Environment.Experience with coordinating Systems Milestones reviews (SRR, PDR, CDR)Demonstrated behaviors of a systems thinker; selects and applies appropriate systems thinking skills to solve very complex problems and implement constructive changeExperience with analysis/simulation development and integrationExperience with test planning and executionExperience with requirements management using DOORSSalary Range: $97,500 - $190,600The 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.Employees may be eligible for 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 committed to hiring and retaining a diverse workforce. We are proud to be an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action 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/AA and Pay Transparency statement, please visit. U.S. Citizenship is required for all positions with a government clearance and certain other restricted positions.