Distributed Systems - Senior Systems Architect

Senior Staff Systems Architect

At Northrop Grumman, our employees have incredible opportunities to work on revolutionary systems that impact people's lives around the world today, and for generations to come. Our pioneering and inventive spirit has enabled us to be at the forefront of many technological advancements in our nation's history - from the first flight across the Atlantic Ocean, to stealth bombers, to landing on the moon.

We look for people who have bold new ideas, courage and a pioneering spirit to join forces to invent the future, and have fun along the way. Our culture thrives on intellectual curiosity, cognitive diversity and bringing your whole self to work — and we have an insatiable drive to do what others think is impossible. Our employees are not only part of history, they're making history.

Northrop Grumman Mission System's Engineering and Sciences (E&S) Baltimore and Partnered Sites (BaPs) Division is seeking a Senior Staff Systems Architect to join our team of qualified and diverse individuals. You will support the Program Manager and Chief Engineer as System Architect on multiple major development programs. This position will be in Baltimore, MD, and is a full time on site role.

What You'll Get to Do:
The Senior Staff Systems Architect within the Distributed Systems Engineering group will serve as the authority for system architecture and design, responsible for creating, evolving, and maintaining the system architecture to meet operational needs while accounting for cost, schedule, and risk. This role will also tailor system requirement margins based on risk and ensure compliance with Key Performance Parameters (KPPs).

In addition, the Staff Systems Architect is responsible for maintaining alignment between the selected solution and relevant internal roadmaps, product lines, and common components, as applicable.

This position is contingent the successful transfer of an active U.S Government Secret clearance and the ability to obtain Special Program Access.

Basic Qualifications:

• Bachelor's Degree with 14 years of experience, a master's degree with 12 years of experience, or a PhD with 10 years of experience in Science, Technology, Engineering, Mathematics or related technical fields; an additional 4 years may be considered in lieu of a degree.
• U.S Citizenship is required.
• A current/active U.S Government Secret Clearance.
• Ability to obtain Special Program Access (SAP).
• Experience creating, evolving and maintaining system architecture.
• Demonstrated proficiency in analytical thinking and problem-solving skills.
• Experience in creating and delivering technical presentations to internal and external leadership.
• Experience working collaboratively on complex projects that encompass hardware, software, and firmware.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Advanced degrees in Science, Technology, Engineering or Mathematics or related technical fields.
• Active U.S Government Top Secret Clearance or higher.
• Experience in all aspects of the engineering process from proposal / requirements analysis through verification testing and fielding of systems.
• Experience in Design, Architecture development, Analysis, Systems Engineering, Integration and/or Test in one or more of the following specialty areas: EOIR systems, optics, threat analysis.
• Experience decomposing requirements for DoD-based platforms or systems
• Experience defining Concept of Operations (Con Ops), Key Performance Parameters (KPPs), and associated Technical Performance Measures (TPMs), Operational Concepts (Ops Con).
• Experience collaborating across programs and product lines.
• Demonstrated expertise in SysML modeling and Model-Based Systems Engineering (MBSE) tools (e.g., IBM Rational DOORS, Enterprise Architect, Cameo). Ability to develop and maintain system models, traceability matrices, and verification cross reference artifacts.
• Experience in development and Earned Value Management (EVM) of cost accounts and schedules.

Northrop Grumman provides a comprehensive benefits package and a work environment which encourages your growth and supports the mutual success of our people and our company. Northrop Grumman benefits give you the flexibility and control to choose the benefits that make the most sense for you and your family. Your benefits will include the following:
Health Plan, Savings Plan, Paid Time Off and Additional Benefits including Education Assistance, Training and Development, 9/80 Work Schedule (where available), and much more!