Northrop Grumman

Senior Principal Systems Architect Engineer

Northrop Grumman

full-time

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Location Type: Office

Location: Colorado Springs • Alabama • Colorado • United States

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Salary

💰 $129,300 - $203,600 per year

Job Level

Senior

About the role

  • Will participate in analyzing high-level needs using a structured and logical approach
  • Will be responsible for designing system architecture solutions and concepts for new and emerging capabilities of the C2BMC system in collaboration with other architects, including the lead system architect, software architects, network architect, and cyber architect
  • Communicates and collaborates on system architecture solutions with teams such as software developers, network engineers, cyber engineers, DevSecOps teams, infrastructure teams, test teams, and deployment teams
  • This includes both physical and logical architectures across the system
  • Will collaborate with project leads, product owners, and MDA customers
  • Will present architecture concepts to a wide range of audiences and serve as the primary point of contact for the System Architecture supporting the development, testing, and deployment efforts
  • Will participate in internal and external design reviews
  • May aid in documenting or reviewing architectures in an MBSE tool like CAMEO
  • Keeps up with current and emerging technologies and design methods in the field of DoD Command and Control and COTS/FOSS IT products
  • Solves complex problems using regular ingenuity and creativity
  • Work is performed without clear direction and is reviewed for desired results over a relatively long time frame; incorrect decisions typically lead to failure in achieving major organizational objectives
  • May serve in project leadership roles and act as the organization's primary contact on major technical issues related to contracts
  • Work will be carried out as part of an Agile Scrum team under the guidance of a Team Lead who reports to the C2BMC Regional Systems Engineering Manager
  • Work will be carried out in a designated closed area. This role is entirely based in the office, with no remote work available
  • Must possess excellent communication skills and be able to present technical concepts to a diverse group of engineers.

Requirements

  • A Bachelor’s Degree in Computer Science, Systems Engineering, Mathematics, Physics, or a related field from an accredited university, along with 8 years of experience; or a Master’s degree (preferred) in a related field with 6 years of relevant work experience; or 12 years of relevant work experience may be considered as an alternative to a degree
  • Applicants must have a current, active in-scope DoD-issued Secret security clearance at the time of application, which is required to start
  • Willingness to travel 10% of the time for business needs
  • Require CSEP (Certified Special Events Professional) certification at the start or within 90 days of the start date. The candidate is responsible for obtaining and maintaining the certification throughout the entire contract period
  • Require MBSE (Model Based Systems Engineering) certification at the start or within 90 days of the start date. The candidate is responsible for obtaining and maintaining the certification throughout the entire contract period
  • Must have at least two of the skillsets listed below: Experience with C2BMC or similar complex DoD/MDA Command and Control (C2) systems
  • Experience in developing new system architecture concepts and solutions
  • Experience in Information Technology, Computer Science, Software, and Networking within an integrated team collaborating with other systems, software, and specialty engineers to develop solutions for a DoD program
  • Experience as a Technical Lead in Systems Engineering SME or a Systems Engineering technical leader within the Missile Defense, Space, or Link 16 Domain
Benefits
  • Health Plan
  • Savings Plan
  • Paid Time Off
  • Education Assistance
  • Training and Development
  • Flexible Work Arrangements
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Hard Skills & Tools
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Soft Skills
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Certifications
CSEPMBSEDoD Secret security clearance