Northrop Grumman Defense Systems designs, builds and delivers space, defense and aviation-related systems to customers around the world. Our products include launch vehicles, propulsion systems, missile products, subsystems and defense electronics, precision weapons, armament systems and ammunition, satellites and space components and services, and advanced aerospace structures.

Northrop Grumman Defense Systems is seeking a Systems Engineer Architect 3/4 to work at our Missile Products Division in Plymouth, MN. The ideal candidate will have leadership abilities, an intense desire to learn, and experience working in an engineering environment. 

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This is an on-site position. No remote work opportunities are available for this position.

Job Summary: 

The successful candidate, as part of an IPT environment, will participate or lead the development and implementation of complex system designs using Model-Based Systems Engineering (MBSE) methodologies. The candidate will apply SysML to create comprehensive system models, facilitating analysis, simulation, and verification throughout the system lifecycle, ensuring robust and efficient system development. Model-based tasks include functional analysis, timeline analysis, detail trade studies, requirements management and allocation studies including distribution to hardware and software, interface definition, proposal writing and bidding, and management of recurring product cost and program risk. 

This position will support the following key activities and responsibilities: 

• Coordination of Systems Engineering activities with project management, project leads and engineers, and functional management. 
• Develop and maintain system models using SysML to capture system architecture, requirements, behavior, and interfaces. Ensure system development models and requirements are consistent with MBSE pillar and domain framework.
• Conduct system analysis through simulations and model-based evaluations to confirm the design approach and characterize system performance.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to integrate system models with other engineering disciplines, ensuring consistency and traceability.
• Translate complex system requirements into executable models, facilitating verification and validation activities.
• Communicate technical insights from system models to stakeholders, including presenting analysis results and recommendations.
• Create and manage requirements, generate specifications while working closely with internal and external customers.
• Reporting of metrics which include Key Performance Parameters (KPPs) and Technical Performance Measurements (TPMs), SWaP. 
• Preparation of supporting and presentation materials for various System Engineering Technical Reviews, Technical Interchange Meetings and other formal program reviews. 
• Prepare trade studies, system sensitivity studies, design optimization studies, system performance assessments, system design assessments & other analyses to support requirements, development and design assessments.
• Support IPT leadership and interfaces to customer for System Engineering and product development activities.
• Support the cost account manager to manage cost, schedule, technical performance and monthly earned value management system reporting. 

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

Basic Qualifications Level 3:

• BS degree in Engineering, Physics, Mathematics, or Computer Science 
• 5 years of related experience with Model Based Systems Engineering (MBSE) principles and methodologies
• Proficient in SysML and MBSE tools such as Cameo System Modeler
• Knowledge and experience with system architecture design and analysis
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills 
• Must be U.S. Citizen and possess or ability to obtain a DoD Security Clearance

Basic Qualifications Level 4:

• BS degree in Engineering, Physics, Mathematics, or Computer Science 
• 9 years of related experience to include Model Based Systems Engineering (MBSE) 
• Proficient in SysML and MBSE tools such as Cameo System Modeler
• Knowledge and experience with system architecture design and analysis
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills 
• Must be U.S. Citizen and possess or ability to obtain a DoD Security Clearance

Preferred Qualifications:

• Safety, Reliability and other Specialty Engineering experience
• Experience with Agile development methodologies and managing work with Atlassian tools
• Experience in US DoD product development
• Knowledge/experience with IBM DOORS

What to Expect: 

If you are a dynamic and motivated professional, Northrop Grumman is the company that will help further your experience and career growth. We offer highly competitive salaries, an array of benefits to give you the support you need, and the opportunity to connect with coworkers in an environment that’s professional, creative and flexible. Join our team and Work On What Matters.

Location:

Why consider a move to Plymouth, MN? Excellent schools, affordable housing, low crime, and an active outdoor culture just to name a few. Yes, winter can be brutal, but Plymouth boasts more than half a dozen sizable lakes, extensive trails and parks and plenty of shopping, entertainment & sporting activities. When the weather is warm, local outdoor activity is thriving! With affordable cost of living, low unemployment, low crime, diverse recreation and schools ranked among the best in the U.S. - there is plenty to love about this area!