At the heart of Defining Possible is our commitment to missions. In rapidly changing global security environments, Northrop Grumman brings informed insights and software-secure technology to enable strategic planning. We're looking for innovators who can help us keep building on our wide portfolio of secure, affordable, integrated, and multi-domain systems and technologies that fuel those missions. By joining in our shared mission, we'll support yours of expanding your personal network and developing skills, whether you are new to the field, or an industry thought leader. At Northrop Grumman, you'll have the resources, support, and team to do some of the best work of your career.
We are looking for you to join our team as a Systems Engineering Architect based out of San Diego, CA.
What You'll get to Do:
The selected individual will be responsible for leadership of all systems engineering activities on a program. This position requires full-time on-site work.
Roles & Responsibilities include but aren't limited to:

Responsible for System and Subsystem Requirement Decomposition
* Responsible for SE oversight of program capabilities across developmental, test, and production environments
* Thread Ownership for Subsystem Level Requirements
* Responsible for Verification Planning and VCRM Development
* Impacts Requirement Shaping for Mission Capabilities
* Leads Trade Study Activities
* Responsible for DOORS-hosted requirements management
* Manages open requirement issues (TBX) tracking and resolution
* Oversees system configuration management of the System Technical Baseline
* Interfaces with the customer for the System Technical Baseline Management
* Plans and executes the systems engineering lifecycle and work products for an integrated product team
* Support the transition of the system to the operations, maintenance, and sustainment stakeholders
* Serves as the cost account manager for the systems engineering responsibilities
* Ensures bi-directional traceability between system requirements and system capability allocations
* Coordinates between the System Architect, Chief Engineer, Product Owners, and customer to ensure the allocation of requirements and capabilities into the program technical baseline
* Participating in technical exchange meetings, program increment planning meetings, interfacing with customers, and contributing to a broad range of program deliverables.
* Occasional travel may be required
Basic Qualification Staff Systems Architect
12 Years with Bachelors in Science; 10 Years with Masters; 8 Years with PhD.Basic Qualification of Sr. Principal Systems Engineer

Experience performing in one or more of the following Systems Engineering disciplines: System Requirements & Architecture, System Development & Implementation, System Integration, and/or System Verification, Transition & Validation
* Experience leading technical teams through a system lifecycle
* Experience with Agile development methodology
* Strong experience with SE tools (DOORS, CAMEO, or similar) in developing, managing, and decomposing system requirements
* Active DoD Top Secret Clearance
* Must have the ability to obtain, and maintain, a Special Access Programs (SAP/SAR) level clearance as a condition of continued employment
* Strong Model Based Systems Engineers experience
* Experience briefing Senior DoD and Military personnel
* Strong knowledge of the NC3 and NC2 Enterprise
Preferred Qualifications:

Experience working with aircraft ground systems
* Experience with Atlassian tool suite (JIRA, Git, Confluence)
* Experience as an Agile Scrum Product Owner or Scrum Master
* Experience planning verification activities utilizing test automation tools/frameworks in a CI/CD environment
* Experience with Earned Value Management System as Control Account Manager or Project Engineer
* Experience in Risk and Opportunity Management
* Familiarity with Model Based System Engineering
* Familiarity with cloud/hybrid infrastructures and related technologies
* Knowledge of tactical datalinks and systems interoperability and emerging standards
* Strong knowledge of NC3/ NC2 enterprise
* Experience with CAMEO architecture development
* Knowledge of DoD various networks used with in the NC3 / NC2 enterprise
* Experience in various tools used for MS&A (i.e AFSIM, STK, Python etc.)
Salary Range: $165,000 - $247,600
The above salary range represents a general guideline; however, Northrop Grumman considers a number of factors when determining base salary offers such as the scope and responsibilities of the position and the candidate's experience, education, skills and current market conditions.
Employees may be eligible for a discretionary bonus in addition to base pay. Annual bonuses are designed to reward individual contributions as well as allow employees to share in company results. Employees in Vice President or Director positions may be eligible for Long Term Incentives. In addition, Northrop Grumman provides a variety of benefits including health insurance coverage, life and disability insurance, savings plan, Company paid holidays and paid time off (PTO) for vacation and/or personal business.
The application period for the job is estimated to be 20 days from the job posting date. However, this timeline may be shortened or extended depending on business needs and the availability of qualified candidates.Northrop Grumman is committed to hiring and retaining a diverse workforce. We are proud to be an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer, making decisions without regard to race, color, religion, creed, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, national origin, age, veteran status, disability, or any other protected class. For our complete EEO/AA and Pay Transparency statement, please visit. U.S. Citizenship is required for all positions with a government clearance and certain other restricted positions.