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Agent guide: [/agents.md](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/agents.md). --- # Staff Systems Architect Engineer - **Company:** Northrop Grumman - **Location:** Melbourne, FL, United States - **Experience:** Expert - **Salary:** $152,900.0 - $229,300.0 - **Contract:** Permanent contract - **Skills:** Systems Engineering, Integrated Architecture Framework, Systems Development Life Cycle, Software Engineering, Systems Modeling Language, DODAF - **Published:** July 15, 2026 - **Apply:** https://www.clearancejobs.com/jobs/9032230/staff-systems-architect-engineer ## About the Role * Bachelor of science degree in a Science, Technology, Engineering, or Math (STEM) discipline with 12 years of related experience OR Master of Science degree in a STEM discipline with 10 years of related experience or a PhD in a STEM discipline and 8 years of related experience * Your ability to transfer and maintain the final adjudicated U.S. government (must be in-scope or enrolled in Continuous Evaluation) and any program access(es) required for the position within a reasonable period of time, as determined by the Company. * Experience in systems engineering, with exposure to hardware, software, and integrated architecture, inclusive of engineering frameworks (MBSE, SysML) * Experience on large scale / complex system development experience across multiple phases of a development program: preliminary design, detailed design, integration and test, verification and sell off, transition to production. * Proven record delivering integrated weapon-system capabilities (e.g., missiles, directed-energy, unmanned platforms) * Experience resolving issues and providing technical support * Experience coordinating with multi-cross functional teams to create cohesive system engineering products * Familiarity with DoDAF, MIL-STD-499, ACAT acquisition processes * Experience in model-based analysis, trade studies, and performance-modeling tools * Excellent verbal and written communications skills * Experience in presenting complex technical concepts to senior military and industry stakeholders * Experience with SE events (e.g., PDR, CDR) * Familiarity with lean-agile and model-based engineering frameworks. * Prior experience operating in a dynamic environment of increasing pace #Blue ## Description has an opening for a Staff Systems Architect Engineer to join our team of qualified, diverse individuals. This position will be located on site in g * Develop and maintain the overarching Strategic IFC Plan for each product line. * Translate the strategic vision into detailed IFC plans, schedules, and resource allocations. * Align the work of hardware and software IPTs with the IFC schedule and milestones. * Collaborate with program IPT counterparts to develop rigorous and proper systems engineering and design artifacts. * Work with technical teams and stakeholders to develop and mature WS design of a large program. * Oversee the evolution of the IFC plan through architecture, hardware, and software design phases. * Manage functional activities such as testing, quality assurance, logistics support, and readiness for ground- and flight-test phases. * Lead the IFC effort to certification, confirming that the integrated product set satisfies functional and performance requirements. * Compile and deliver the IFC system certificate package for ground test, flight test, developmental/operational test, and evaluation. * Systems Engineering Leadership * Expand technical breadth across a diverse portfolio of mission threads. * Drive the transition from traditional systems engineering rigor to lean-agile, model-based processes. 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