Sr Principal Engineer Systems Architect – MBSE Modeler (25-459)

RELOCATION ASSISTANCE: No relocation assistance 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 Space Systems—Launch and Missile Defense Systems offers an excellent opportunity for a Sr Principal Engineer Systems Architect – MBSE Modeler (25-459) to join our team of skilled and diverse professionals. Based in Huntsville, AL, this role is key in supporting the U.S. President, the Secretary of Defense, and combatant commanders at strategic, regional, and operational levels.

 

This position does not provide relocation assistance and requires on-site work with no remote options.

 

Position Overview:

 

The Command and Control, Battle Management, and Communications (C2BMC) program is a vital component of the Missile Defense System. It provides an essential operational platform that enables the U.S. president, the secretary of defense, and combatant commanders at strategic, regional, and tactical levels to systematically plan missile defense operations, monitor battle progress, and actively manage networked sensors and weapon systems to achieve global and regional mission goals. C2BMC offers a layered missile defense capability, providing an optimized response to threats across all ranges and flight phases. It acts as a force multiplier by connecting, integrating, and synchronizing autonomous sensor and weapon systems both worldwide and locally to improve overall performance. Additionally, C2BMC is a critical part of all ground and flight tests that verify and demonstrate the missile defense system's current and future capabilities.

This position is for an architecture model developer working on the Command and Control, Battle Management, and Communications (C2BMC) System. The selected candidate will be responsible for converting paper architecture products into digital models, delivering model artifacts, and collaborating with both internal C2BMC and external MDA stakeholders within an MBSE modeling environment to ensure accurate system representations and behavior. A minimum of 4 years of progressively responsible Systems Engineering roles in the development, integration, and support of large-scale software-intensive systems.

Essential Functions:

 

• Will support the development of architecture models, manage model configuration, and serve as a key contact for integration with other modeling teams and environments outside of C2BMC (e.g., models provided or developed by other missile defense partner organizations)

• An experienced modeler will mentor junior systems engineering team members to enhance their skills within the department

• Work will be directed by the Digital Engineering Team (DET) Lead and DET Architecture Model Lead

• Coordinating with other technical leads, product owners, C2BMC management, and government customers to ensure high-quality products are delivered on time and within resource limits

• Reviewing technical content and serving as a technical liaison with MDA counterparts as necessary

• Will be actively participating in Agile development activities, such as iteration planning and status updates

• Must have at least 4 years of experience building digital architecture models

• Must have experience connecting architecture models with DOORS-managed requirements

·         Proven experience in developing and adjusting all viewpoints within the DoDAF 2.0 modeling framework

 

Basic Qualifications:

 

Please list your current security clearance and IAT or relevant certifications on your resume, if applicable.

 

• A Bachelor’s Degree in a STEM field such as Computer Science