Solutions Architect
Listed on 2026-02-06
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Engineering
Systems Engineer, Engineering Design & Technologists, Aerospace / Aviation / Avionics
RELOCATION ASSISTANCE:
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.
Northrop Grumman Aeronautics Systems has an opening for a Senior Technical Architect to join our team of qualified, diverse individuals with our Strategy and Growth organization to support emerging programs. This leadership role is located in Melbourne, FL or El Segundo, CA. Remote/hybrid may be considered if there is ability to travel to participate in regular, on-site activities.
We are looking for a highly skilled Competitive Assessment Technical Architect to join our NGAS Growth-Capture Support team. In this role, you will guide design studies and lead the technical scope of competitive assessments to inform critical program strategy decisions and shape proposals. Your analysis will contribute to our understanding of competitor win strategies and will be essential in supporting our pricing models to accurately reflect the competitive landscape.
The ideal candidate will possess a strong blend of technical expertise and strategic thinking, able to effectively translate competitive insights into actionable strategies, and deliver targeted recommendations to our capture, division, and sector leadership teams.
Key Responsibilities include, but are not limited to:
Technical Competitive Analysis – Conduct competitive assessments for Aeronautics captures and campaigns, focusing on determining potential competitor platform capabilities and technical performance parameters. Architect potential competitor design solutions based on industry capabilities and limited available competitive intelligence.
Cross-functional collaboration – Work closely with cross-functional teams, including engineering, business management, supply chain, and business development to synthesize, validate, and interpret data for competitive analysis
Leadership and Communication – Present findings and recommendations to senior leadership and stakeholders, articulating complex design approaches in a clear and compelling manner
Competencies for Success
Strategic mindset
Passion for research and developing analytical models for complex systems
Creative, yet structured, problem-solving abilities
Comfort with ambiguity
Motivated and proactive; inclined to take action without direction
Ability to focus, (re) prioritize, and multitask to deliver on commitments
Basic Qualifications
Bachelor's degree in Aerospace Engineering or related technical field and 12 years experience (10 years experience with a master’s degree or 7 years experience with a PhD)
At least 5+ years experience (3+ years for relevant Master’s concentration) in aircraft conceptual design and development, inclusive of mass properties and aero/performance analysis as well as aircraft concept layout
Ability to work with and lead multidisciplinary engineering teams in a fast-paced environment
Excellent skills in data synthesis and senior level briefings
Strong understanding of current global military aircraft capabilities and trends
Active DoD Secret clearance
Ability to obtain and maintain special program access within a reasonable period of time as determined by the needs of the business
Preferred Qualifications
Technical depth in multiple disciplines, including aerodynamics, propulsion, mass properties, stability and control, vehicle performance, and military operational analysis
3+ years…
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