Systems Engineer (Level 3 or 4)

Northrop GrummanPlymouth, MN
$108,800 - $203,600Onsite

About The Position

Northrop Grumman Defense Systems is seeking an experienced Systems Engineer to join our team supporting our Plymouth, Minnesota location. This role will support the Armament Systems Development and Architecture effort that focuses on designing and developing system architectures. The Systems Engineering function is at the forefront of program strategy, leading the creation, evolution, and maintenance of system architectures throughout the program lifecycle. In this role, the Systems Engineer will support Armament Systems development and architecture efforts using a Model-Based Systems Engineering (MBSE) approach. This role is crucial for ensuring that armament systems are designed to meet technical specifications and function effectively in operational environments. This position may be filled as a Systems Engineer Level 3 or Level 4 depending on the candidate’s education and/or years of experience.

Requirements

  • Bachelor of Science degree in engineering or STEM field of study
  • 5 years of Model-Based Systems Engineering experience, or Systems Architecture Experience. Or master’s degree plus 10 years of experience. (For Level 3)
  • 8 years of Model-Based Systems Engineering experience, or Systems Architecture Experience. Or master’s degree plus 6 years of experience. (For Level 4)
  • Proficient in Microsoft Office applications (Word, Excel, PowerPoint)
  • Must be a U.S. Citizen
  • Ability to obtain a DoD security clearance to a level of Secret.
  • Experience with product lifecycle management (PLM) and data management tools
  • Experience with Cameo System Modeler or Cameo Enterprise Architect
  • Experience with Model-Based Systems Engineering
  • Experience with Systems Modeling Language (SysML)
  • Experience with the Unified Architecture Framework (UAF)

Nice To Haves

  • Experience with Lifecycle Modeling
  • Experience with MOSA/WOSA
  • Experience using Bitbucket, Confluence, and Jira
  • Experience with Siemens Product Lifecycle Management (PLM) Tools
  • Experience with Artificial Intelligence and/or Data Visualization
  • Experience in the aerospace and defense or healthcare industries
  • Certified Systems Engineering Professional
  • Certified in a Systems Engineering Modeling Language

Responsibilities

  • Drive the design and development of system architecture
  • Define key capabilities and performance requirements needed for the system of interest
  • Establish design and technology maturity constraints that align with customer specifications to ensure feasibility and reliability.
  • Develop a comprehensive definition of the system's external interfaces to facilitate integration with other systems.
  • Outline the system implementation approach and operational concept, considering usability and effectiveness.
  • Collaborate with systems engineers to ensure that all requirements are met and evaluate system performance in collaboration with customers.

Benefits

  • Relocation assistance may be available
  • health insurance coverage
  • life and disability insurance
  • savings plan
  • Company paid holidays
  • paid time off (PTO) for vacation and/or personal business
  • overtime
  • shift differential
  • discretionary bonus
  • Annual bonuses
  • Long Term Incentives (for VP or Director positions)
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