Northrop Grumman

Systems Engineer / Principal Systems Engineer (MBSE)

Northrop Grumman$91K — $171K *
Aerospace & Defense
Less than 5 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Bachelor's or Master's degree in a STEM discipline with relevant experience
  • Active US Government Top Secret security clearance
  • Must be a US Citizen
  • Willingness to work onsite full-time
  • Demonstrated ability to create adaptable models of complex systems
  • Working knowledge of MBSE standards
  • Experience in Systems Engineering functions.

Responsibilities

  • Develop model profiles, system diagrams, and architecture frameworks using MBSE tools
  • Collaborate with Software Leads to align on system capabilities and requirements
  • Transform technical information into MBSE tools for analysis and decision-making
  • Provide recommendations through formal presentations and reports
  • Support architecture model development and configuration management
  • Engage with cross-functional teams to ensure timely, high-quality deliverables
  • Participate in Agile development processes including iteration planning.

Benefits

  • Relocation assistance may be available
  • Variety of health insurance coverage options
  • Life and disability insurance
  • Savings plan
  • Paid holidays and time off for personal business
  • Annual bonuses based on individual and company performance.
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

We are looking for you to join our team as a Systems Engineer (MBSE) or Principal Systems Engineer (MBSE) based out of Woodland Hills, CA. In this role, you will have a challenging and rewarding opportunity to be a part of our Enterprise-wide digital transformation. Through the use of Model-based Engineering to model systems and processes, in addition to DevSecOps and Agile practices, we continue to evolve how we deliver critical national defense products and capabilities for the warfighter. Our success is grounded in our ability to embrace change, move quickly and continuously drive innovation. The successful candidate will be collaborative, open, transparent, and team-oriented with a focus on team empowerment & shared responsibility, flexibility, continuous learning, and a culture of innovation.

For this role, responsibilities include but are not limited to the following:
• Develop model profiles, system diagrams, architecture frameworks, and model queries in the MBSE tools that capture and analyze systems throughout their lifecycle from concept definition through integration.
  • Work closely with Software Leads to understand program intent, system capabilities, and output requirements
  • Integrate and collaborate with multi-disciplinary technical teams to transform requirements and technical information into MBSE tools for analysis and decision-making.
  • Provide recommendations derived from analysis results to optimize system performance and ensure compliance with requirements through formal presentations to technical leads and reports.
  • Support the development of architecture models
  • Perform model configuration management
  • Interface with cross-functional teams including technical leads, product owners, program management, and government customers to ensure that high-quality products are generated on time and within the available resources
  • Be actively involved in the efforts associated with Agile development, including iteration planning and status

This requisition may be filled at a higher grade based on qualifications listed below

This requisition may be filled at either a Level 2 or a Principal Level.

Basic Qualifications for a Systems Engineer:
  • Bachelor's degree in a STEM discipline with 2+ years of relative experience; Master's degree in a STEM discipline with 0+ years of relative experience
  • US Citizenship is required
  • Active US Government Top Secret security clearance
  • Ability to meet customer-specific security screening requirements within a timeframe set forth by management
  • Willingness and ability to work onsite full-time
  • Demonstrated ability to create flexible, robust models of complex systems that can be adapted and iterated upon to satisfy and provide traceability of evolving requirements
  • Demonstrated experience in common Systems Engineering functions (e.g., requirements capture and management, system diagram and goal definition and updates, etc.)
  • Working knowledge of MBSE standards to guide model development

Basic Qualifications for a Principal Systems Engineer:
  • 5 years of Engineering experience with a Bachelors of Science in a STEM discipline; 3 years of Engineering experience with Masters; 1 Year with a PhD
  • US Citizenship is required
  • Active US Government Top Secret security clearance
  • Ability to meet customer-specific security screening requirements within a timeframe set forth by management
  • Willingness and ability to work onsite full-time
  • Demonstrated ability to create flexible, robust models of complex systems that can be adapted and iterated upon to satisfy and provide traceability of evolving requirements
  • Demonstrated experience in common Systems Engineering functions (e.g., requirements capture and management, system diagram and goal definition and updates, etc.)
  • Working knowledge of MBSE standards to guide model development


Preferred Qualifications:
  • Experience developing models using the DoD Architecture Framework (DoDAF 2.0) modeling framework within the CAMEO development environment
  • Custom plug-ins and other modeling tool customizations are preferred
  • Must have a solid understanding of general systems engineering practices and tools
  • Demonstrated proficiency with systems modeling languages (SysML) or other industry-specific modeling languages
  • Demonstrated ability to communicate cross-functionally and interpret information across multiple engineering disciplines and operations
  • Ability to quickly self-learn relevant subject matter from a variety of new disciplines
  • Demonstrated excellent written and oral communication skills
  • Experience developing software using C++ and Python

This position is contingent upon the successful transfer of an active DoD Top Secret Clearance and the ability to meet customer-specific security screening requirements within a timeframe set forth by management.

Primary Level Salary Range: $91,800.00 - $137,600.00

Secondary Level Salary Range: $114,000.00 - $171,000.00

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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Learn more about Northrop Grumman
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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