Sr. Principal PLM Systems Architect - 19873

Northrop Grumman•Roy, UT

3d•$111,700 - $167,500•Onsite

About The Position

Northrop Grumman Defense Systems is seeking a Sr. Principal PLM Systems Architect to support the Sentinel program in Roy, Utah. The role manages and optimizes Product Lifecycle Management (PLM) infrastructure across the As Design, As-Built, and As Delivered phases for defense systems. It combines technical execution with strategic planning, partnering with senior leadership, Configuration Management, and program management to align system architecture with organizational goals. The position also assesses departmental objectives, identifies process improvements using internal tools such as JIRA, CPLM, and scripting, and develops an integrated understanding of how PLM, ERP, and manufacturing systems connect. The position requires an active U.S. Government DoD Secret clearance at application, U.S. citizenship, and the ability to obtain and maintain SAP approval and a DoD Top Secret clearance within a reasonable period. Travel is 10% of the time. The standard work schedule is 9/80, with nine-hour days Monday through Thursday and every other Friday off. Relocation assistance may be available.

Requirements

Bachelor of Science degree in a STEM discipline and 8 years of experience, or 6 years with a master’s degree, or 4 years with a Ph.D.
U.S. citizenship and an active U.S. Government DoD Secret clearance at application, with an investigation completed within the last 6 years.
Ability to obtain and maintain Special Access Program (SAP) approval within a reasonable period, as determined by the company.
Ability to obtain and maintain a U.S. Government DoD Top Secret clearance within a reasonable period, as determined by the company.
3 years of experience writing, managing, and tracking intricate requirements using tools such as DOORS, Jama, or Polarion; defining verification plans and test procedures; and executing system-level verification activities for hardware and software accountability.
5 years of experience with Systems Engineering principles and Model Based Engineering (MBSE) methodology, processes, knowledge, practices, and theories.
5 years of experience with Engineering Change Proposal processes, design structure, and Configuration Item traceability in PLM tools, including hardware serialization.
5 years of relevant experience in configuration and data management (CMDM), including knowledge of best practices, tools, and procedures such as JIRA, Confluence, DOORS, Cameo, CPLM, SAP, and MES.
5 years of project management experience, including understanding project management principles, effective communication, adaptability, and the ability to lead, mentor, develop, and assign tasks among team members.

Nice To Haves

Current DoD Top Secret clearance.
5 years as a Data Scientist building, scaling, and deploying production-grade machine learning models and predictive analytics pipelines.
Configuration and Data Management Certification dated within the last 3 years.
Certified Associate in Project Management (CAPM) equivalent or higher, dated within the last 3 years.
Certified Systems Engineering Professional certificate equivalent or higher, dated within the last 3 years.
10 years of experience and knowledge in Defense/Aerospace engineering, maintenance, and modification records.
10 years of proven experience with process improvements.
10 years of experience with AGILE framework program execution.
10 years of direct Configuration and Data Management domain knowledge.
10 years of experience writing Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) and/or Configuration Management Plans (CMPs) aligned with EIA Standard 649-1, MIL-HDBK-61B, ASME Y14, SAE GEIA-859, GEIA-HB-649, or industry best practices.
10 years of experience managing and supporting software configuration management.
10 years of experience and knowledge of Northrop Grumman Program Lifecycle and Milestone support.
10 years of experience and knowledge of Northrop Grumman and industry Configuration Management Standards, Software CM, tools, processes, and software, including SAP, CPLM, MES, Cameo, DOORS, JIRA, and Confluence.
10 years of proven experience with Baseline Management and Effectivity logic within a PLM system.

Responsibilities

Develop comprehensive knowledge of PLM infrastructure across the As Design, As-Built, and As Delivered perspectives.
Explain and interpret PLM workflows and provide strategic recommendations to Defense System program managers on business structuring methodologies and implementation rationales.
Collaborate with senior leadership to evaluate and implement system architecture modifications aligned with organizational business objectives.
Work with Configuration Management leadership and program management teams on strategic initiatives and operational decisions.
Assess departmental objectives and identify process improvement opportunities using internal tools, including JIRA, CPLM, and scripting languages as appropriate.
Understand the integrated architecture connecting PLM systems, enterprise resource planning platforms, and manufacturing engineering operations.
Manage and optimize PLM infrastructure across the Design, Built, and Delivered phases.

Benefits

Medical coverage
Dental coverage
Vision coverage
401(k)
Educational assistance
Life insurance
Employee Assistance Programs and Work/Life Solutions
Paid time off
Health and wellness resources
Employee discounts
Company-paid holidays
Disability insurance
Potential eligibility for overtime, shift differential, and a discretionary bonus