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Agent guide: [/agents.md](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/agents.md). --- # Principal Systems Architect Engineer - MBSE Cameo - **Company:** Northrop Grumman - **Location:** Redondo Beach, CA, United States - **Salary:** $114,000.0 - $171,000.0 - **Contract:** Permanent contract - **Skills:** Amazon Web Services, Microsoft Azure, Cloud Computing, Code Generation, Computer Graphics, Continuous Integration, Network Interface Controllers, Data Flow Control, Identity and Access Management, Python (Programming Language), Network Segmentation, Windows PowerShell, Software Architecture, Role-Based Access Control, Cloud Services, Ansible, Zero Trust Network Access, SAP (Applications), Model-Driven Development, Google Cloud, Model Validation, Gitlab, Terraform, Software Version Control, Jenkins - **Published:** July 16, 2026 - **Apply:** https://www.clearancejobs.com/jobs/9035388/principal-systems-architect-engineer-mbse-cameo ## About the Role * Must have a Bachelors degree in a STEM field and at least 5 years of relevant military / professional experience, OR a Master's Degree in a STEM field and at least 3 years of relevant military / professional experience, OR a PhD and at least 1 year of relevant military / professional / academic experience * Must have an active US Government Secret or higher clearance (with a background investigation completed within the last 6 years or currently enrolled into Continuous Evaluation). * Must have the ability to obtain and maintain Special Access Program (SAP) approval within a reasonable period of time, as determined by the company to meet its business needs * Must have experience developing Activity, IBD, and BDD models; experience with model libraries and traceability * Must have experience with cross-domain solutions, multi-level security (IL-4/5/6), and government-furnished hardware/software (GFX/GFE) * Must have experience with NIST, JSIG, and US Government cyber-risk frameworks * Experience with Azure, AWS GovCloud, or Google Cloud architectures * Knowledge of Zero-Trust, RBAC/IAM, and micro-segmentation concepts * Proficiency in Ansible, Terraform, PowerShell, or Python for automation * Exposure to CI/CD tools (Azure DevOps, GitLab, Jenkins) and model-driven development pipelines * Background in defense, aerospace, or missile systems * Certifications: Certified MBSE Professional, Azure Solutions Architect Associate, CISSP (or equivalent). ## Description * System-engineering decomposition - Translate functional requirements into hardware and software architectures; define clear interfaces. * Cameo Systems Modeler production - Build Activity, Internal Block Diagram (IBD), and Block Definition Diagram (BDD) models; maintain model traceability and version control. * Cyber-architecture support - Apply JSIG/NIST guidance to map cyber requirements onto system designs. * Zero-Trust & IAM concepts - Contribute to Zero-Trust network and RBAC/IAM design documentation. * Cloud-integration assistance - Support Azure (and optionally AWS/GCP) architecture teams with model-based representations of cloud services. * Automation & IaC - Write lightweight Ansible/Terraform scripts or PowerShell modules to provision test environments referenced in models. * CI/CD pipeline participation - Integrate model validation steps into build pipelines (e.g., model-to-code generation, automated consistency checks). * Integration-test planning - Draft test plans, execute data-flow verification, and support real-time command validation. * Documentation & Review - Produce architecture briefs, interface control documents (ICDs), and conduct peer reviews. * Mentorship - Provide guidance to junior engineers on MBSE practices and Cameo tool usage. ## Related Videos - [Model Based Systems Engineering in an Agile Product Development Process](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/68-model-based-systems-engineering-in-an-agile-product-development-process) - [WeAreDevelopers LIVE - Modern DevOps for IoT Devices and More](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/1805-wearedevelopers-live-modern-devops-for-iot-devices-and-more) - [The Road to MLOps: How Verivox Transitioned to AWS](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/1050-the-road-to-mlops-how-verivox-transitioned-to-aws) - [Dev & Test in the Cloud? 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