Engineer Systems Architect 2/3

Company: Northrop Grumman
Location: Huntsville
Posted on: April 1, 2026

Job Description:

RELOCATION ASSISTANCE: Relocation assistance may be available CLEARANCE TYPE: Secret TRAVEL: Yes, 10% of the Time Description At Northrop Grumman, our employees have incredible opportunities to work on revolutionary systems that impact people's lives around the world today, and for generations to come. Our pioneering and inventive spirit has enabled us to be at the forefront of many technological advancements in our nation's history - from the first flight across the Atlantic Ocean, to stealth bombers, to landing on the moon. We look for people who have bold new ideas, courage and a pioneering spirit to join forces to invent the future, and have fun along the way. Our culture thrives on intellectual curiosity, cognitive diversity and bringing your whole self to work — and we have an insatiable drive to do what others think is impossible. Our employees are not only part of history, they're making history. NG Defense Systems has an opening for a Guidance, Navigation, and Control (GN&C) Software Systems Architect to join our team of qualified, diverse individuals in Roy, Utah or Huntsville, Alabama. Individual will join a team of Systems Engineers who will continue to mature the GN&C Software Systems Engineering products from Preliminary Design phase to a Critical Design Review and beyond. The role includes a fully immersed Model Based Systems Engineering (MBSE) approach to Systems Engineering. Individual will be responsible for ensuring the execution and quality of the GN&C Software engineering products and their alignment with parent Guidance systems, acting as the liaison with different IPTs, maturing GN&C Software unit requirement specifications, interface control documents (ICDs), and architecture definition as well as ensuring vertical and horizontal integration of the GN&C Software requirements, interfaces and design. Individual must be capable of performing in a highly dynamic environment, managing multiple priorities. 10% Travel. Systems Architect •Bachelor's Degree in relevant field of study from an accredited university plus 2 years related experience OR Master's Degree with 0 years experience. Principal Systems Architect •Bachelor's Degree in relevant field of study from an accredited university plus 5 years related experience OR Master's Degree plus 3 years related experience or PHD plus 1 year of experience • Must have an active U.S. Government DoD Secret security clearance at time of application, current and within scope, with an 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 need. • Knowledge of MBSE with experience having implemented system architecture definition using UPDM and/or SysML in an MBSE tool such as Cameo Enterprise Architect, Rhapsody, CORE etc. Preferred Qualifications: - Familiarity or experience with MagicDraw / Cameo EA - Familiarity or expertise in DOORS requirements management tool - Experience developing ICDs and defining interfaces in an MBSE environment - Experience working in an Agile team - Understanding of GN&C algorithms and flight critical software development - Understanding of the following specialty areas: nuclear surety, cybersecurity, flight safety - Working understanding of basic control system theory and vehicle management systems / guidance system design - Work experience in one of the following disciplines: guidance & control systems, inertial sensors, navigation systems or vehicle management systems GNC2026 Primary Level Salary Range: $79,300.00 - $118,900.00 Secondary Level Salary Range: $98,400.00 - $147,600.00 The above salary range represents a general guideline; however, Northrop Grumman considers a number of factors when determining base salary offers such as the scope and responsibilities of the position and the candidate's experience, education, skills and current market conditions. Depending on the position, employees may be eligible for overtime, shift differential, and a discretionary bonus in addition to base pay. Annual bonuses are designed to reward individual contributions as well as allow employees to share in company results. Employees in Vice President or Director positions may be eligible for Long Term Incentives. In addition, Northrop Grumman provides a variety of benefits including health insurance coverage, life and disability insurance, savings plan, Company paid holidays and paid time off (PTO) for vacation and/or personal business. The application period for the job is estimated to be 20 days from the job posting date. However, this timeline may be shortened or extended depending on business needs and the availability of qualified candidates. Northrop Grumman is an Equal Opportunity Employer, making decisions without regard to race, color, religion, creed, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, national origin, age, veteran status, disability, or any other protected class. For our complete EEO and pay transparency statement, please visit http://www.northropgrumman.com/EEO. U.S. Citizenship is required for all positions with a government clearance and certain other restricted positions.

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