Sr Principal Engineer Systems Architect – Systems Architect (25-179)

RELOCATION ASSISTANCE: No relocation assistance available

CLEARANCE TYPE: Secret

TRAVEL: 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 Space Systems—Launch and Missile Defense Systems has an exciting career opportunity for a Sr Principal Engineer Systems Architect – Systems Architect (25-179) to join our team of qualified, diverse individuals. This position, located in Huntsville, AL, plays a crucial role in our mission to support the U.S. President, Secretary of Defense, and combatant commanders at strategic, regional, and operational levels.

Relocation assistance is not available for this position, and this role is on-site with no remote options.

Position Overview:

The Command and Control, Battle Management, and Communications (C2BMC) program integrates the Missile Defense System. It is a vital operational system that enables the U.S. president, secretary of defense, and combatant commanders at strategic, regional, and operational levels to systematically plan ballistic missile defense operations, collectively observe the battle develop, and dynamically manage designated networked sensors and weapons systems to achieve global and regional mission objectives. C2BMC supports a layered missile defense capability that provides an optimized response to threats of all ranges in all phases of flight. C2BMC serves as a force multiplier both globally and regionally. Networks integrate and synchronize autonomous sensor and weapon systems and operations to optimize performance. C2BMC is integral to all system ground and flight tests, which verify and exercise the capabilities of all current and future missile defense systems.

C2BMC is a dynamic and exciting program in the Missile Defense and Space mission areas. C2BMC has a long history of providing solutions to the Missile Defense Agency and continues to be contracted to deliver innovative solutions for both missions. The selected candidate will have the opportunity to work across C2BMC in both Missile Defense and Space. They will be part of an integrated architecture and systems engineering team on a multi-company teammate program, responsible for defining the operational, physical, functional, and technical architecture necessary to articulate the vision and desired capabilities of an evolving C2BMC effort. The candidate will join a team that is architecting missile defense command and control and battle management systems, utilizing existing commercial off-the-shelf (COTS) and government off-the-shelf (GOTS) components while ensuring DoD interoperability.

Essential Functions:

• Analyzing overarching needs by using a structured and logical approach
• The candidate will be responsible for developing System Architecture solutions and concepts for various new and emerging capabilities of the C2BMC system, in collaboration with other architects, including the lead Systems Architect, software architects, network architects, cyber architects, and others
• Communicates and collaborates on system architecture solutions with various teams, including software developers, network engineers, cyber engineers, DevSecOps, infrastructure, test, and deployment teams
• This encompasses both physical and logical architecture throughout the System
• Additionally, the candidate will collaborate with project leads, product owners, and the MDA customer
• The candidate will present architectural concepts to a diverse range of audiences and serve as the focal point for System Architecture, supporting development, testing, and deployment efforts
• The candidate will present internal and external design reviews
• Candidates may help document or review architecture using an MBSE tool like CAMEO
• Maintains knowledge of current and emerging technologies and design methodologies in the realm of DoD Command and Control, as well as COTS/FOSS information technology products
• Familiarity with private cloud solutions and IT technologies such as VMware, Nutanix, Red Hat, and network solutions
• Familiarity with DoD cyber requirements, RMF, and related solutions
• Familiarity with software development and Java-based solutions
• Familiarity with DevSecOps and Digital Engineering Transformation (DET) methodologies and solutions
• Familiarity with Agile development
• Familiarity with Model-Based Systems Engineering (MBSE) and the Cameo tool
• Familiarity with requirements management tools, e.g., DOORS

Basic Qualifications:

Please note your updated security clearance and IAT/relevant certifications on your resume, if applicable.

• A Bachelor’s Degree in a STEM field such as Computer Science, Engineering, Mathematics, or a related discipline is preferred from an accredited university, along with 8 years of relevant experience; alternatively, a Master’s degree (preferred) in a related STEM field and 6 years of experience, or a PhD in a related discipline with 4 years of experience is acceptable
• Applicants must possess an active in-scope DoD-issued Secret security clearance at the time of application, which is necessary to start
• Must possess Systems Engineering, Architecture, and/or Test experience on a DoD program
• Must possess a desire to become a Systems Architect on a complex Command and Control DoD Program
• Must have excellent communication skills and be capable of presenting technical concepts to a diverse group of engineers
• Must have a minimum of two of the following skillsets:
  • C2BMC or similar complex DoD Command and Control (C2) System experience of over 2 years
  • Experience in developing new system architecture concepts and solutions
  • Experience in Information Technology, Computer Science, software, and network-related work as part of an integrated team collaborating with other systems, software, and specialty engineers to develop solutions for a DoD program
  • Experience as a Technical Lead, Systems Engineering Subject Matter Expert, or technical leader in Systems Engineering within the Missile Defense, Space, or Link 16 domain

• Engage in analyzing high-level needs using a structured and logical approach
• Responsible for creating system architecture solutions and concepts for various new and emerging capabilities for the C2BMC system in collaboration with other architects, including the lead systems architect, software architects, network architect, cyber architect, and others
• Communicates and collaborates on system architecture solutions with other teams, including:
  • Software developers
  • Network engineers
  • Cyber engineers
  • DevSecOps teams
  • Infrastructure teams
  • Test teams
  • Deployment teams
• The position encompasses both physical architecture and logical architecture throughout the System
• Engage with project leads, product owners, and the MDA customer
• Present architectural concepts to diverse audiences and serve as the focal point for System Architecture related to the Capability for development, testing, and deployment efforts
• Present at internal and external design reviews
• Assist with documenting or reviewing architectures in an MBSE tool, such as CAMEO
• Stays informed about current and emerging technologies and design methodologies in the field of DoD Command and Control and COTS/FOSS information technology products
• Experience working within a team that designed systems in an environment utilizing existing or COTS/GOTS components while considering DoD interoperability
• Experience in collaborating within an integrated team of systems, software, and specialty engineers to develop solutions
• Experience in identifying desired capabilities, defining those capabilities, communicating them to a diverse group of developers, engineers, subject matter experts, and users, and generating architectural artifacts to document and manage the achievement of the desired capabilities
• Experience in developing systems engineering and architecture artifacts (e.g., Specifications, Interface Control Documents, Use Cases, System Architecture Descriptions, Trade Studies, etc.)
• Experience in creating briefings, reviewing architecture designs and artifacts, and presenting at DoD Customer Design Reviews
• Experience as a technical leader in a DoD Systems Engineering or Development project

Preferred Qualifications:

• A Master’s degree in a related STEM field and 6 years of experience is highly preferred
• Certification: INCOSE Certified Systems Engineering Professional (CSEP) Certification
• Certification: Object Management Group Certified Systems Modeling Professional - Model Builder Fundamental (OCSMP - MBF)

What We Can Offer You:

Northrop Grumman offers a comprehensive benefits package and cultivates a work environment that encourages your growth while supporting the collective success of our employees and the company. Northrop Grumman's benefits provide you with the flexibility and control to choose the options that best suit you and your family. Your benefits will include the following:

• Health Plan
• Savings Plan
• Paid Time Off
• Education Assistance
• Training and Development
• Flexible Work Arrangements

https://benefits.northropgrumman.com/us/en2/BenefitsOverview/Pages/default.aspx

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Additional Northrop Grumman Information:

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 http://www.northropgrumman.com/EEO. U.S. Citizenship is required for all positions with a government clearance and certain other restricted positions.