Distributed Systems - Senior Staff Systems Architect

Northrop Grumman•Baltimore, MD

4d•$184,100 - $276,100•Onsite

About The Position

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 Mission System’s Engineering and Sciences (E&S) Baltimore and Partnered Sites (BaPs) Division is seeking a Senior Staff Systems Architect to join our team of qualified and diverse individuals. You will support the Program Manager and Chief Engineer as System Architect on multiple major development programs. This position will be in Baltimore, MD, and is a full time on site role.

Requirements

Bachelor’s Degree with 14 years of experience, a master’s degree with 12 years of experience, or a PhD with 10 years of experience in Science, Technology, Engineering, Mathematics or related technical fields; an additional 4 years may be considered in lieu of a degree.
U.S Citizenship is required.
A current/active U.S Government Secret Clearance.
Ability to obtain Special Program Access (SAP).
Experience creating, evolving and maintaining system architecture.
Demonstrated proficiency in analytical thinking and problem-solving skills.
Experience in creating and delivering technical presentations to internal and external leadership.
Experience working collaboratively on complex projects that encompass hardware, software, and firmware.

Nice To Haves

Advanced degrees in Science, Technology, Engineering or Mathematics or related technical fields.
Active U.S Government Top Secret Clearance or higher.
Experience in all aspects of the engineering process from proposal / requirements analysis through verification testing and fielding of systems.
Experience in Design, Architecture development, Analysis, Systems Engineering, Integration and/or Test in one or more of the following specialty areas: EOIR systems, optics, threat analysis.
Experience decomposing requirements for DoD-based platforms or systems
Experience defining Concept of Operations (ConOps), KPPs, and associated Technical Performance Measures (TPMs), Operational Concepts (OpsCon).
Experience collaborating across programs and product lines.
Demonstrated expertise in SysML modeling and MBSE tools (e.g., IBM Rational DOORS, Enterprise Architect, Cameo). Ability to develop and maintain system models, traceability matrices, and verification cross reference artifacts.
Experience in development and Earned Value Management (EVM) of cost accounts and schedules.

Responsibilities

Lead and serve as the primary authority for system architecture and design within the Distributed Systems Engineering group
Direct, manage, and oversee the creation, evolution, and maintenance of the overall system architecture to meet operational needs
Proactively manage architectural decisions to ensure alignment with cost, schedule, and risk constraints
Lead the tailoring of system requirements margins based on risk assessments and ensure compliance with Key Performance Parameters (KPPs)
Manage and maintain alignment between the selected solution and internal roadmaps, product lines, and/or common components, as applicable