RELOCATION ASSISTANCE: Relocation assistance may be available CLEARANCE REQUIRED FOR START: No CLEARANCE TYPE: Secret TRAVEL: Yes, 10% of the Time Northrop Grumman Aeronautics Systems Sector has an opening for a Sr Principal Model-Based Engineering (MBE) CAD/PLM Toolsto join our Model Based Engineering Tools team of qualified, diverse individuals within our Engineering department.  This position is located in Melbourne, Florida.   The MBE Tools Engineer leverages prior engineering design/analysis experience to support Model-based Analysis (MBA), Model-based Design (MBD), Model-based Manufacturing (MBM), and Product Lifecycle Management (PLM) initiatives related to engineering tools development.  The candidate works independently to uncover and resolve issues associated with the development and implementation of Engineering Tools and exercises considerable latitude in determining technical objectives of the assignment. Key Responsibilities: - Maturation of digital thread between engineering and manufacturing - Engineering CAD/PLM tools development and maturation of requirements - Documentation of engineering use cases - Validation and testing of CAD/PLM tool functionality - Creation of training/best practice documentation - Provide subject matter expert (SME) user support - Develop/update sector processes for CAD/PLM We offer flexible work arrangements, 9/80 work schedule with every other Friday off, phenomenal learning opportunities, exposure to a wide variety of projects and customers, and a very friendly team environment. We are looking for self-motivated, proactive, and goal-oriented people to help us grow our services and become even better at what we do. Basic Qualifications: - Bachelor of Science degree in a STEM discipline (Science, Technology, Engineering or Math) and 8 years of related professional/military experience to include a background in design, analysis and/or engineering tools development discipline OR Master’s degree in a STEM discipline and 6 years of related professional/military experience to include a background in design, analysis and/or engineering tools development. - Must have the ability to obtain and maintain a government Secret clearance. - Must have ability to obtain and maintain Program Access (PAR) within a reasonable period of time, as determined by the company to meet its business needs. Preferred Qualifications: - Active DoD Secret (or higher) clearance (with a background investigation within the past 6 years or enrolled into Continuous Evaluation). - Experience working in an aerospace design environment.  Emphasis placed in the following disciplines:  Structural Design/Analysis, Subsystems Design/Analysis, Electrical/Mechanical Routing, or Mechanism Design/Analysis. - Experience working with Teamcenter and NX (or equivalent PDM/PLM and CAD/CAE applications).  - Experience developing code for utilities. - Communicates effectively and clearly presents technical approaches and recommendations. - Understanding and working knowledge of SysML - Familiar with Model Based Systems Engineering practices and implementation - Experience using system modeling tools (Cameo preferred) to solve systems engineering problems. - Experience defining requirements with DOORS Primary Level Salary Range: $122,800.00 - $184,200.00 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.