Sr. Principal Systems Engineer - 18518*

Northrop Grumman
Roy, UT, United States
3 days ago

Role details

Contract type
Permanent contract
Employment type
Full-time (> 32 hours)
Experience level
Expert
Experience required
3 years minimum
Working hours
Regular working hours

Tech stack

Systems Engineering Capability Maturity Model Integration MISRA C (C Programming Language) Rhapsody Requirements Management Systems Modeling Language Systems Architecture Jama (Software) SC Clearance Polarion

Job description

Experteer Overview In this role you will shape the architecture and verification of complex flight systems for cutting-edge defense programs. You will work within a cross-functional team to define system models, drive MBSE practices, and ensure DoD-standard verification. You’ll deliver interfaces, documentation, and lab-based demonstrations that validate requirements against mission needs. This position focuses on advancing payloads and hypersonic concepts, offering a high-impact opportunity to contribute to national security and technological leadership. Compensation / Benefits * Define and evolve system architecture using MBSE tools (IBM Rhapsody, Cameo) * Allocate, trace, and verify requirements across the system hierarchy * Author requirement sets and produce ICDs for system interfaces * Create and coordinate customer deliverables (reports, trade studies, compliance matrices) * Participate in lab demonstrations and hardware-in-the-loop testing * Lead cross-functional design, verification reviews and ensure process compliance (CMMI, DO178C, MISRA, NQA1) * Mentor junior engineers and promote best practices in requirements management and MBSE Tasks * Bachelor’s degree in Systems, Software, or related STEM field with 8 years experience; or 6 years with MS; or 4 years with PhD * US Citizenship with current/active Top Secret clearance within scope * Ability to obtain Enhanced Security Clearances within a reasonable time * 3+ years experience with full lifecycle work and SysML-based MBSE tools (IBM Rhapsody, Cameo, SysML v2) * 3+ years experience writing, managing, and tracing complex requirements using DOORS, Jama, or Polarion; experienced in defining verification plans and ICDs * Strong written and verbal communication; ability to present to senior leadership and customers Key requirements * Medical, Dental & Vision coverage * 401k * Educational Assistance * Life Insurance * PTO * Health & Wellness Resources

Requirements

Rhapsody, reviews and ensure process compliance (CMMI, DO178C, MISRA, NQA1) * Mentor junior engineers and promote best practices in requirements management and MBSE Tasks * Bachelor’s degree in Systems, Software, or related STEM field with 8 years experience; or 6 years with MS; or 4 years with PhD * US Citizenship with current/active Top Secret clearance within scope * Ability to obtain Enhanced Security Clearances within a reasonable time * 3+ years experience with full lifecycle work and SysML-based MBSE tools (IBM Rhapsody, Cameo, SysML v2) * 3+ years experience writing, managing, and tracing complex requirements using DOORS, Jama, or Polarion; experienced in defining verification plans and ICDs * Strong written and verbal communication; ability to present to senior leadership and customers Key requirements * Medical, Dental & Vision coverage * 401k * Educational Assistance * Life Insurance * PTO * Health & Wellness Resources

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