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Agent guide: [/agents.md](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/agents.md). --- # Staff Engineer Systems Architect (PT or FT) - **Company:** Northrop Grumman - **Location:** Plymouth, MN, United States - **Experience:** Expert - **Salary:** $161,000.0 - $241,400.0 - **Contract:** Permanent contract - **Skills:** Microsoft Word, Microsoft Excel, Artificial Intelligence, Systems Engineering, Confluence, JIRA, Data Visualization, Language Modeling, Microsoft PowerPoint, Systems Development Life Cycle, Systems Modeling Language, Systems Architecture, Software Verification, Bitbucket, Data Management - **Published:** August 23, 2026 - **Apply:** https://www.clearancejobs.com/jobs/9112847/staff-engineer-systems-architect-pt-or-ft ## About the Role * Bachelor's degree in engineering or STEM field of study plus 12 years of Model-Based Systems Engineering experience, or Systems Architecture Experience. Or master's degree plus 10 years of experience. * Proficient in Microsoft Office applications (Word, Excel, PowerPoint) * Must be a U.S. Citizen * Ability to obtain a DOD security clearance to a level of Secret. * Experience with product lifecycle management (PLM) and data management tools * Experience with Cameo System Modeler or Cameo Enterprise Architect * Experience with Model-Based Systems Engineering * Experience with Systems Modeling Language (SysML) * Experience with the Unified Architecture Framework (UAF), * Experience with Lifecycle Modeling * Experience with MOSA/WOSA * Experience using Bitbucket, Confluence, and Jira * Experience with Siemens Product Lifecycle Management (PLM) Tools * Experience with Artificial Intelligence and/or Data Visualization * Experience in the aerospace and defense or healthcare industries * Certified Systems Engineering Professional * Certified in a Systems Engineering Modeling Language ## Description The Systems Architect function is at the forefront of program strategy creating, updating, and maintaining systems architecture throughout the lifecycle program., The System Design organization seeks a Systems Architect that will be responsible for supporting Armament Systems Development and Architecture efforts through the following responsibilities using a Model-Based Systems Engineering approach: * System Architecture Design: Drive the design and development of system architecture * Capability Definition: Define key capabilities and performance requirements needed for the system of interest * Technology Constraints: Establish design and technology maturity constraints that align with customer specifications to ensure feasibility and reliability. * External Interfaces: Develop a comprehensive definition of the system's external interfaces to facilitate integration with other systems. * Implementation Approach: Outline the system implementation approach and operational concept, considering usability and effectiveness. * Requirements Verification: Collaborate with systems engineers to ensure that all requirements are met and evaluate system performance in collaboration with customers. 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