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Systems Engineer (Level 3 or 4)
Northrop Grumman Systems Corporation · 🇺🇸 United States-Minnesota-Plymouth
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About the role
RELOCATION ASSISTANCE: Relocation assistance may be available CLEARANCE REQUIRED FOR START: No CLEARANCE TYPE: Secret TRAVEL: Yes, 10% of the Time 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 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. Role Overview 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, you will: • 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. 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. Basic Qualifications – Principal Systems Engineer (Level 3) • 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 • 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) Basic Qualifications – Sr Principal Systems Engineer (Level 4) • Bachelor’s degree in an engineering or STEM discipline • 8+ years of systems engine