Systems Engineer (Level 3 or 4)

Northrop Grumman•Plymouth, MN

1d•$108,000 - $203,600•Onsite

About The Position

Northrop Grumman Defense Systems is seeking an experienced Systems Engineer to join our Armament Systems team in Plymouth, Minnesota. This role is focused on Model‑Based Systems Engineering (MBSE) and the development of system architectures for next‑generation armament systems. The Systems Engineering function is at the forefront of program strategy, leading the creation, evolution, and maintenance of system architectures throughout the program lifecycle. This position is crucial to ensuring that armament systems are architected to meet demanding technical specifications and perform effectively in operational environments. This position may be filled as a Principal Systems Engineer (Level 3) or Sr Principal Systems Engineer (Level 4) depending on the candidate’s education and years of experience.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in an engineering or STEM discipline
5+ years of systems engineering experience, including Model‑Based Systems Engineering (MBSE) and/or systems architecture, OR Master’s degree in an engineering or STEM discipline with typically 3+ years of experience (for Level 3)
8+ years of systems engineering experience, including MBSE and/or systems architecture, OR Master’s degree in an engineering or STEM discipline with typically 7+ years of experience (for Level 4)
Proficient in Microsoft Office applications (Word, Excel, PowerPoint)
Must be a U.S. citizen
Ability to obtain and maintain a DoD Secret security clearance
Experience with product lifecycle management (PLM) and engineering data management tools
Experience with Cameo System Modeler or Cameo Enterprise Architect
Experience with Model‑Based Systems Engineering (MBSE) practices
Experience with Systems Modeling Language (SysML)
Experience with the Unified Architecture Framework (UAF)

Nice To Haves

Demonstrated experience providing technical leadership, mentoring junior engineers, and influencing architecture decisions across cross‑functional teams is highly desired (for Level 4)
Experience with Lifecycle Modeling and digital thread approaches across the system lifecycle
Experience with MOSA/WOSA (Modular/Open Systems Architecture / Weapon Open Systems Architecture)
Experience using Bitbucket, Confluence, and Jira for configuration management and collaboration
Experience with Siemens PLM tools or other enterprise PLM solutions
Experience with Artificial Intelligence (AI) and/or data visualization in support of systems engineering and model analysis
Industry experience in aerospace and defense or healthcare systems
INCOSE Certified Systems Engineering Professional (CSEP/ESEP) or equivalent systems engineering certification
Certification in a systems modeling language or MBSE methodology (e.g., SysML, UML, UAF certification)

Responsibilities

Develop System Architectures: Drive the design and implementation of system architectures for complex armament systems using MBSE principles and tools.
Define Capabilities & Requirements: Capture and refine capabilities, performance requirements, and key technical attributes for systems of interest.
Establish Design & Technology Constraints: Identify and document design constraints, technology maturity, and compliance drivers that align with customer specifications.
Model External Interfaces: Develop comprehensive definitions and models of external interfaces to enable integration with other systems and subsystems.
Shape Implementation & CONOPS: Help define implementation approaches and operational concepts, with a focus on usability, mission effectiveness, and interoperability.
Support Verification & Validation: Collaborate with systems engineers, specialty engineers, and customers to verify requirements and assess system performance against mission needs.