Northrop Grumman

Sr Principal Systems Engineer/Architect (MBSE)

Northrop Grumman$122K — $184K *
Aerospace & Defense
5 - 7 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Bachelor's or Master's degree in a STEM discipline with 7-9 years of relevant experience
  • Expertise in Systems Engineering fundamentals
  • Advanced proficiency in Cameo Systems Modeler
  • Experience in establishing modeling standards and practices
  • Strong scripting skills in Python and JavaScript
  • Ability to obtain DoD Top Secret clearance
  • Experience in solving complex Systems Engineering challenges using reusable methods

Responsibilities

  • Own and maintain the Cameo tools and licenses
  • Define and enforce modeling governance standards
  • Manage configuration and change tracking for models
  • Ensure security by overseeing permissions and audit logs
  • Integrate Cameo with other engineering tools
  • Automate tasks using scripting for validation and reporting
  • Train users on Cameo functionalities and provide ongoing support
  • Conduct quality assurance checks and optimize model performance
  • Identify trends in MBSE and propose improvements

Benefits

  • Health insurance coverage
  • Life and disability insurance
  • Savings plan
  • Company-paid holidays
  • Paid time off (PTO) for vacation and personal business
  • Possible eligibility for overtime, shift differentials, and bonuses
  • Opportunities for long-term incentives for higher positions
Full Job Description
RELOCATION ASSISTANCE: Relocation assistance may be available

CLEARANCE REQUIRED FOR START: Yes

CLEARANCE TYPE: Top Secret

TRAVEL: Yes, 10% of the TimeDescription

The Northrop Grumman Aeronautics Systems organization is seeking a highly skilled Model Based Systems Engineering (MBSE) CAMEO Administrator to lead the implementation, governance, and optimization of our Cameo modeling environment. This is a Sr. Principal Systems Engineering Architecture role that will be pivotal in maintaining robust configuration management practices, enforcing modeling standards, and integrating within CAMEO to ensure seamless traceability across requirements, design, verification, and validation activities.

The ideal candidate combines deep MBSE expertise with advanced proficiency in Cameo Systems Modeler, strong scripting abilities, and a proven track record of delivering reliable, secure, and scalable modeling solutions in a collaborative, multi disciplinary setting.

Responsibilities:
• Tool ownership - Install, patch, upgrade, and maintain Cameo tools and licenses
• Model governance - Define and enforce modeling standards, profiles, libraries, and conduct audits
• Configuration management - Administer repositories, branching/merging policies, baselines, and change tracking
• Security & access - Manage role based permissions, backups, and audit logs
• Integration - Connect Cameo with requirements, PLM, ALM, and simulation tools via OSLC/REST
• Automation - Create and maintain Python/JavaScript scripts for validation, reporting, and CI/CD
• Training & support - Provide onboarding, workshops, day to day user assistance, and documentation
• Quality assurance - Define validation rules, run automated checks, and report findings
• Performance & scalability - Optimize large models, plan capacity, and implement scaling strategies
• Continuous improvement - Track MBSE trends, Cameo releases, and propose process/tool enhancements

BASIC QUALIFICATIONS:
• Must have a Bachelor of Science degree in a Science, Technology, Engineering, or Math (STEM) discipline with 9 years of relevant experience, or a Master of Science Degree in a STEM discipline with 7 years of experience
• Thorough understanding of Systems Engineering fundamentals
• Expert-level proficiency with Cameo Systems Modeler
• Experience with the establishment and enforcement of modeling standards (e.g., naming conventions, diagram usage, documentation practices)
• Ability to create, customize, and maintain SysML profiles, libraries, templates, and reusable model elements
• Able to obtain and maintain DoD Top Secret clearance (Interim required to start)
• Experience defining reusable modeling methods to complex System Engineering problems

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:
• Expertise in CAMEO meta chain navigation to generate custom queries (expert level knowledge)
• Experience with Black box/white box
• Experience applying MBSE concepts throughout the system life cycle (requirements, architecture, design, verification, validation)
• Skilled in scripting (Python, JavaScript) for automation of repetitive modeling tasks
• Experience with CAMEO configuration management (Define branching/merging strategies, lock policies, and model baselines aligned with project governance)
• Expert knowledge DoDAF or SysML

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.

About Northrop Grumman

Northrop Grumman is a security company that provides systems, products, and solutions in aerospace, electronics, information systems, shipbuilding, and technical services to government and commercial customers. They design, develop, and build everything from aircraft and spacecraft to cyber security systems. The company is involved in a wide range of defense and technology projects, including the development of aircraft, space systems, cybersecurity solutions, and advanced electronics.

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Size
88,000 employees
Market Cap
$82.7 billion
Industry
Net Income
$3.1 billion
Founded
1939
5 Year Trend
+7.6%
Revenue
$36.7 billion
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