Principal / Senior Principal Model Based Systems Engineer

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 Mission and Requirements Engineering team as Principal Model Based Systems Engineer / Senior Principal Model Based Systems Engineer, 100% on-site at our Linthicum, MD location.
     
What You’ll get to Do:
As an integral part of our Missions and Requirements disciplined team you will be responsible for optimizing the way we work through modeling and simulation applications, enhancing communication and collaboration across functions and throughout the system life cycle.

• System concept development

• Elicitation and specification of functional requirements, and decomposition and traceability of those requirements

• Performance analysis and specification

• Architecture Trade Studies

• Synthesize and extend architectures

• Allocate functionality to components

• Definition of interfaces, and Interface Control Documents (ICDs)

• Detailed Design Analysis; May also involve test design

• Use modern model-based systems engineering approaches that make extensive use of Systems Modeling Language (SysML) skills; integrate M&S analysis models with descriptive models

• Determine task schedules and levels of effort needed to meet program goals

• Communicate technical capabilities and analyses with internal stakeholders and external customers

     
This requisition may be filled as a Principal Model Based Systems Engineer or a Senior Principal Model Based Systems Engineer. 
     
This position is contingent upon contract award, the successful transfer of an active DoD Secret Clearance and the ability to obtain Special Program Access (SAP) prior to start. 
     
Basic Qualifications for a Principal Model Based Systems Engineer:

• Bachelor’s degree with 5 years of experience, master's degree with 3 years of experience or a Ph.D with 1 year of experience in Science, Technology, Engineering or Mathematics or related technical fields; an additional 4 years of experience may be considered in lieu of a degree.

• U.S Citizenship required.

• A current/active DoD Secret Clearance

• Ability to obtain Special Program Access (SAP) prior to start.

• Frequent use of Systems Modeling Language (SysML)

• Knowledge of MBSE and relative methodologies, e.g. OOSEM

• Experience with descriptive modeling tools, e.g. Cameo, e.g. Rhapsody

• Experience with version control using e.g. Teamwork Cloud, SVN, GitHub

• Experience with DOORS and requirements/architecture linking

Basic Qualifications for a Senior Principal Model Based Systems Engineer:

• Bachelor’s degree with 8 years of experience, master's degree with 6 years of experience or a Ph.D with 4 years of experience in Science, Technology, Engineering or Mathematics or related technical fields; an additional 4 years of experience may be considered in lieu of a degree.

• U.S Citizenship required.

• A current/active DoD Secret Clearance

• Ability to obtain Special Program Access (SAP) prior to start.

• Frequent use of Systems Modeling Language (SysML)

• Knowledge of MBSE and relative methodologies, e.g. OOSEM

• Experience with descriptive modeling tools, e.g. Cameo, e.g. Rhapsody

• Experience with version control using e.g. Teamwork Cloud, SVN, GitHub

• Experience with DOORS and requirements/architecture linking

    Preferred Qualifications:

• Advanced degrees in Mechanical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, Computer Science, or related technical fields.

• Active DoD Top Secret Clearance or higher with Special Program Access

• Domain knowledge in RF sensors

• OMG Certified Systems Modeling Professional (OCSMP) certification

• Experience with Physics-based Model or Simulation Development

• Experience with Multidisciplinary Design Analysis Optimization (MDAO)

• Experience with Mission PLM

• Experience with Digital Twin

• Experience with Digital Ecosystems / Environments

• Experience working in an Agile Development Environment

Northrop Grumman provides a comprehensive benefits package and a work environment which encourages your growth and supports the mutual success of our people and our company. Northrop Grumman benefits give you the flexibility and control to choose the benefits that make the most sense for you and your family.
     
Your benefits will include the following: Health Plan, Savings Plan, Paid Time Off and Additional Benefits including Education Assistance, Training and Development, 9/80 Work Schedule (where available), and much more!
     
Northrop Grumman has approximately 90,000 employees in all 50 states and in more than 27 countries. We strive to attract and retain the best employees by providing an inclusive work environment wherein employees are receptive to diverse ideas, perspectives, and talents to help solve our toughest customer challenges: to develop and maintain some of the most technically sophisticated products, programs, and services in the world.
     
Our Values. The women and men of Northrop Grumman Corporation are guided by Our Values. They describe our company as we want it to be. We want our decisions and actions to demonstrate these Values. We believe that putting Our Values into practice creates long-term benefits for shareholders, customers, employees, suppliers, and the communities we serve.
     
Our Responsibility. At Northrop Grumman, we are committed to maintaining the highest of ethical standards, embracing diversity and inclusion, protecting the environment, and striving to be an ideal corporate citizen in the community and in the world.

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 http://www.northropgrumman.com/EEO. U.S. Citizenship is required for all positions with a government clearance and certain other restricted positions.