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Sr Principal Engineer Systems Architect
Job Description
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 Sector has an opening for a Sr. Principal Engineer Systems Architect to join our team of qualified, diverse individuals. This position will be located in Melbourne, Florida.
The candidate will collaborate with the Chief Architect and Systems Engineering lead to design architecture solutions for USAF Open Architecture development. The role demands adaptability, innovative thinking, and comfort with ambiguity, as it supports a new program with evolving requirements. Candidates must understand and apply traditional systems engineering concepts in an agile, accelerated environment, be comfortable with multitasking and verbal presentations, and document assumptions as needed.
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
Basic Qualifications (Sr 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 model-based systems engineering products and/or Mission Engineering
Must have an active DoD Secret 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
Benefits Statement:
We offer flexible work arrangements, 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.
Preferred Qualifications:
Experience with AFSIM simulation and modeling
Experience with Atlassian Tool Suite and Cameo Enterprise Architecture modeling for system design
Knowledge and experience with the definition of OMS – Open Mission System Architecture Specification, UCI – Universal Command and Control Interface, and other DoD Open Architectures
Experience in integrating complex system across multiple domains
Experience demonstrating concepts to management and customers
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Job Details
- Category
- Aerospace Engineering
- Employment Type
- Full Time
- Location
- Melbourne, FL
- Posted
- Nov 12, 2025, 07:00 PM
- Listed
- Jan 17, 2026, 11:55 AM
- Last updated
- Jan 17, 2026, 02:25 PM
- Compensation
- $118,600 - $178,000 per year
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