Capture Solution Architect

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.

We’re building a reputation as the place to be in Defence. With strong local management, sound investment, and a fresh approach, we’re on an exciting trajectory and building unique capability. Leveraging the kind of leading-edge US capabilities and technology most can only imagine, our close-knit 800-strong team is busy delivering World-leading innovative and sustainable solutions to safeguard Australia’s future. And, together, we’re growing a business where everyone contributes and everyone matters.

Our Integrated Systems Operational Unit (OU) is at the forefront of emerging projects, products, systems, and technologies which is paramount to Northrop Grumman Australia’s growth strategy. This has opened up a new opportunity for a Solution Architect to join the Integrated Systems Capture Team.

Your role:

As an Engineering Professional, you will play a critical role in capturing and shaping customer needs and transforming them into viable technical solutions. With extensive knowledge and experience in Solutions Architecture, you will serve as a subject matter expert for multi-domain capture proposals.

As the Solutions Architect, you will be responsible for developing, managing, and maintaining project architecture including designing and managing logical solutions, requirements engineering, interface design, safety, and cyber resilience. Your expertise with MBSA programs and systems architecture will see you promote agile engineering practices. You will work closely with key stakeholders both internally and externally to explore capabilities to support capture objectives.

Ultimately, you will be responsible for delivering technical solutions that exceed customer expectations, meeting their requirements, and transforming their needs into tangible and competitive results.

About you:

As an experienced engineer, you will have the ability to hold Chartered Professional Engineering(CPEng) status and have a strong understanding of systems engineering and complex defence acquisition projects in the early stages of discovery.

Having a strong understanding of the principles of DODAFO, UAF, sysML, or equivalent architecture paradigms and additionally, familiarity with MBSE software tools (DOORS or CAMEO), Agile, DevOps, and open systems architecture will allow you to support key Captures.

Leading from the front you will have excellent communication skills and talent for building productive relationships with key stakeholders working towards predetermined long-range goals and objectives with a consultative and collaborative approach.

What’s in it for you:

Whatever your role, life stage, or background, you can shape your career here in your way with highly challenging work, great colleagues, and career development, plus a range of flexible benefits and working patterns.

• Commitment to your Professional Development – further education, leadership development, professional industry memberships, and unlimited access to a range of online training
• Options for flexible & hybrid work including a 9-day fortnight
• Purchased annual leave
• Salary packaging including novated car leases
• Generous paid parental leave
• Volunteer Leave
• Health & Wellbeing program
• Employee Assistance Program

Defining Possible means something different to each one of us. What’s Your Possible?

Doing the Right Thing and Sharing Success are two values underpinning how we behave at Northrop Grumman. Here, everyone matters and we proudly encourage individuals from all backgrounds and all abilities to apply to join our diverse and inclusive workforce. Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people are welcome and encouraged to apply.

Note: As a Defence security clearance is required for this role, you will need to be an Australian Citizen. International Traffic in Arms Regulations (ITAR) are applicable, so your nationality may be a factor in determining your suitability for this role.

This position reports to Australia-Fortitude Valley, Queensland, AUS, however, this position can also be worked from Symonston, Australian Capital Territory, Australian Capital Territory, AUS.

Northrop Grumman is committed to hiring and retaining a diverse workforce, and encourages individuals from all backgrounds and all abilities to apply and consider becoming a part of our diverse and inclusive workforce. Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people are welcome and encouraged to apply.