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Agent guide: [/agents.md](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/agents.md). --- # Sr. Staff Engineering Systems Architect - **Company:** Northrop Grumman - **Location:** Beavercreek, OH, United States - **Experience:** Expert - **Salary:** $166,500.0 - $289,200.0 - **Contract:** Permanent contract - **Skills:** Systems Engineering, Cisco Nexus Switches, Data Management - **Published:** September 23, 2026 - **Apply:** https://www.clearancejobs.com/jobs/9188329/sr-staff-engineering-systems-architect ## About the Role * A bachelor's degree with a minimum of 14 years of experience - OR a master's degree with a minimum of 12 years of experience - OR a PhD with a minimum of 10 years of experience * Active DoD Secret or higher security clearance with ability to get TS/SCI clearance (U.S. Citizenship is a prerequisite). * Experience leading or participating in the responses to 5+ proposal solicitations. * IRAD planning / execution experience. * Experience deploying solutions across multiple programs and encouraging cross-program knowledge sharing. * Demonstrated technical leadership skills, decisiveness, and ability to make sound technical judgments with limited information. * Ability to comprehend and analyze complex problems and develop relevant solutions. * Strong interpersonal skills to communicate effectively with technical and business leadership., * Active TS/SCI Security Clearance * Advanced degree in STEM or technical management * Experience architecting solutions to meet DoD requirements. * Experience leading the responses to proposal solicitations, including architecture definition, BOE generation, and written volume creation. * Experience with program audits and subsequent responses. * Experience with BAAs and RFI responses. * Experience coordinating with external subcontractors and suppliers. ## Description Northrop Grumman Defense Systems (NGDS) is seeking a Chief Technical Architect for the Mission Data Management (MDM) Operating Unit (OU). The preferred location for this position is the Northrop Grumman Orlando, FL office; however, candidates will also be considered that are located at (or can relocate to) the Beavercreek, OH or Hollywood, MD offices. This position is the nexus of Business Development, Strategy, and Technology for the MDM OU, and includes the following responsibilities: * Managing Internal Research and Development (IRAD) efforts for the OU, to include IRAD proposals, planning, and oversight. * Leading cross organization technical collaboration on IRAD and captures (cross BU, Division, Sector). * Ensuring the technical vision and roadmap for the OU are aligned to Business Unit (BU), Division, and Sector technology interests and strategic objectives. * Ensuring that required processes and procedures are followed to ensure technical solutions across the OU meet quality standards. * Consulting or leading technical solutioning for capture efforts and participating in proposal development and reviews. * Ensuring appropriate collaboration between Chief Engineers across the OU and the programs that they represent. * Will be the primary technical focal point for the OU Engineering Lead and the OU Director. ## Related Videos - [Why Your Best Mediors Never Become Seniors (And How to Fix It)](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/2108-why-your-best-mediors-never-become-seniors-and-how-to-fix-it) - [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) - [It's all about the Data](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/425-it-s-all-about-the-data) - [Automated Driving - Why is it so hard to introduce](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/628-automated-driving-why-is-it-so-hard-to-introduce) - [How Cisco embraced a DevOps culture within its network engineering team](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/99-how-cisco-embraced-a-devops-culture-within-its-network-engineering-team) - [The Data Mesh as the end of the Datalake as we know it](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/156-the-data-mesh-as-the-end-of-the-datalake-as-we-know-it) ## Related Articles - [How We Built a Worry-Free System That Runs for 10+ Years – And What We’d Do Again](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/751-how-we-built-a-worry-free-system-that-runs-for-10-years-and-what-we-d-do-again) - [What’s the Difference between a Junior, Mid, and Senior Developer?](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/238-what-s-the-difference-between-a-junior-mid-and-senior-developer) - [From developer to manager – what does it take to become an engineering manager?](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/42-from-developer-to-manager-what-does-it-take-to-become-an-engineering-manager) - [What Makes WeAreDevelopers World Congress Different From Every Other Tech Event?](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/701-what-makes-wearedevelopers-world-congress-different-from-every-other-tech-event) - [Best US AI Conferences for CTOs in 2026: Build vs. Buy, Vendor Evaluation, and Peer Intelligence](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/736-best-us-ai-conferences-for-ctos-in-2026-build-vs-buy-vendor-evaluation-and-peer-intelligence) - [Highest Paying Tech Companies for Developers](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/220-highest-paying-tech-companies-for-developers)