Senior Principal Systems Architect Engineer

NORTHROP GRUMMAN

Melbourne, FL, US
Base: $122,800.00 - $184,200.00; bonus/equity: dis...
Active dod secret clearance required
Bachelor's degree in stem field
8 years relevant military or professional experience
This role supports key aeronautics programs at the Melbourne Manned Aircraft Design Center of Excellence by performing comprehensive system engineering activities from concept through maintenance

Job Summary

  • This role supports key aeronautics programs at the Melbourne Manned Aircraft Design Center of Excellence by performing comprehensive system engineering activities from concept through maintenance.
  • The successful candidate will translate customer requirements into hardware and software features, coordinate across Agile Release Trains, and manage overall system verification plans.
  • Northrop Grumman offers a competitive salary range, discretionary bonuses, long-term incentives for leadership roles, and a comprehensive benefits package including health insurance and paid time off.

Matching Summary

This role supports key aeronautics programs at the Melbourne Manned Aircraft Design Center of Excellence by performing comprehensive system engineering activities from concept through maintenance.

Salary

Base: $122,800.00 - $184,200.00; Bonus/Equity: Discretionary bonus and Long Term Incentives eligible; Benefits: Health insurance, life/disability insurance, savings plan, PTO

Skills & Requirements

Must-have

  • Active DoD Secret clearance required
  • Bachelor's degree in STEM field
  • 8 years relevant military or professional experience
  • Systems integration and verification expertise
  • Feature definition and traceability management
  • Agile team collaboration using Jira

Nice-to-have

  • Experience with training systems lifecycle
  • Aircrew simulator design and development background
  • Understanding of CONOPS translation to features
  • Ability to obtain Special Access Program clearance
  • Intellectual curiosity and pioneering spirit

Key Requirements

  • Must have active DoD Secret clearance
  • STEM Bachelor's degree with 8+ years experience
  • Must be able to obtain SAP clearance
  • U.S. Citizenship required for government clearance

Work Rights

U.S. Citizenship is required

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