Principal​/Senior Principal Engineer Systems Architect Security Clearance

Position: Principal / Senior Principal Engineer Systems Architect with Security Clearance
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Relocation assistance may be available CLEARANCE TYPE:
Secret TRAVEL:
Yes, 10% of the Time Description 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.

Please note that this opportunity is contingent on program funding. Start dates are determined after funding confirmation Northrop Grumman Aeronautics Systems has an opening for a Principal / Senior Principal Engineer Systems Architect to join our team of qualified, diverse individuals within our Systems Engineering organization. This role is located in Melbourne, FL.
** This role may be filled at either the Principal or Senior Principal Engineer Level, based on qualifications listed below
** The candidate will collaborate with the Chief Architect and Systems Engineering lead to design architecture solutions for USAF Open Architecture development. Required qualifications include experience with SysML modeling, MBSE tools or Mission Engineering, and an active Secret clearance. The role demands innovative, adaptable thinkers who excel in fast-paced, ambiguous environments, can multitask, present verbally, and self-educate. Candidates must understand and apply traditional systems engineering concepts in an agile, accelerated setting and be comfortable making and documenting assumptions.

Key Responsibilities:

* Participate in architecture definition and complex system problem solving in support of Research and Advanced Design programs

* Design, develop, and document systems that contain logical solutions using Model Based Systems Engineering (MBSE)

* Collaborate with the Chief Architect and Lead Systems Engineer to build out Systems Engineering artifacts in support of standards development for incorporation into Northrop Grumman adopting programs

* Generate and present material to support internal and external customer briefings Benefits Statement:
We offer flexible work arrangements, a 9/80 work schedule with every other Friday off, phenomenal learning opportunities, exposure to a wide variety of projects and customers, and a very friendly team environment. We are looking for self-motivated, proactive, and goal-oriented people to help us grow our services and become even better at what we do. Basic Qualifications (Principal Level):
* Must have a Bachelor of Science degree in a STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering, or Math) discipline AND 5 years of related professional/military experience, OR a Master of Science degree in a STEM discipline AND 3 years of related professional/military experience, OR a STEM Ph.D. AND 1 year of related professional/military experience.

* Must have experience developing systems engineering products and/or Mission Engineering

* Must have knowledge and experience with USAF Open Architecture approaches

* Must have an active DoD Secret (or higher) clearance (with a background investigation completed within the last 6 years or currently enrolled into Continuous Evaluation).

* Must have the ability to obtain and maintain Special Access Program (SAP) clearance. Basic Qualifications (Senior Principal Level):
* Must have a Bachelor of Science degree in a STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering, or Math) discipline AND 8 years of related professional/military experience, OR a Master of Science degree in a STEM discipline AND 6 years of related professional/military experience, OR a STEM Ph.D. AND 4 year of related professional/military experience.

* Must have experience developing…