Sr Principal Systems Architect Engineer
Listed on 2026-10-05
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Engineering
Systems Engineer
RELOCATION ASSISTANCE:
Relocation assistance may be available
CLEARANCE REQUIRED FOR START:
No
CLEARANCE TYPE:
Secret
TRAVEL:
Yes, 10% of the Time
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.
The Systems Engineering function is at the forefront of program strategy, leading the creation, evolution, and maintenance of system architectures throughout the program lifecycle.
We are seeking a visionary Sr Principal Systems Architect Engineer with demonstrated experience leading systems engineering efforts across the program lifecycle. This role emphasizes matrixed leadership, cross-disciplinary collaboration, and model-based systems engineering to deliver innovative, robust armament programs. The successful candidate will lead comprehensive systems engineering activities—including requirements development, system performance analysis, integration, verification, and validation—while fostering a culture of technical excellence, adaptability, and innovation.
This role is crucial to ensuring that armament systems are designed to meet technical specifications and function effectively in operational environments.
Key Responsibilities- Lead systems engineering activities spanning concept development, requirements definition, system design, integration, verification, validation, and sustainment.
- Act as a driver for cross-functional systems collaboration within a model-based engineering environment.
- Drive the design and development of system architectures.
- Define key capabilities and performance requirements needed for the system of interest.
- Create and manage system requirements, specifications, and the requirements verification database to ensure comprehensive traceability throughout the development lifecycle.
- Negotiate and define performance objectives with stakeholders to ensure alignment of system requirements with program goals.
- Leverage advanced systems engineering processes, tools, and methodologies to establish alignment across technical performance criteria with both customers and stakeholders.
- Establish design and technology maturity constraints that align with customer specifications to ensure feasibility and reliability.
- Develop a comprehensive definition of the system’s external interfaces to facilitate integration with other systems.
- Outline the system implementation approach and operational concept, considering usability and effectiveness.
- Deploy and utilize cutting-edge systems engineering tools to improve efficiency and adaptability, including automated requirements management, configuration matrices, and compliance verification solutions.
- Develop operational concepts (CONOPS) to align system architecture and design decisions with customer mission objectives.
- Facilitate trade studies, system sensitivity analyses, performance optimization, and assessments of emerging…
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