Principal Systems Engineer, Model-Based Systems Engineering

Northrop Grumman

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Work type: On-site
Location: San Antonio, TX
Salary: $113,900–$170,900 / yr
Employment: Full-time
Posted: 4 days ago
Freshness: Confirmed live yesterday
Nearby: 99+ roles within 25 mi

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Similar $180k

This role $142k

$100k most similar roles pay here $248k

This role pays less than 81% of similar roles. Most pay $152,150–$208,850 — the shaded band above. At the midpoint, this role pays about $142k versus about $180k for comparable roles.

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About Northrop Grumman

Northrop Grumman is a leading global aerospace and defense technology company providing systems in autonomous systems, cyber, C4ISR, space, strike, and logistics. Industry: Aerospace & Defense

Northrop Grumman currently has 393 open roles on FindRole.

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TL;DR · Principal Systems Engineer, Model-Based Systems Engineering

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Principal Systems Engineer - Model-Based Systems Engineer (MBSE) joins the Mission Systems team to support the development of new solutions within multi-level security environments. This role focuses on the cyber specialty discipline, specifically supporting Launch and Missile Defense systems. The engineer will provide technical guidance for high-quality product deliveries, design cyber systems architecture with traceability, perform attack surface analysis, and manage requirements in an Agile, DevSecOps environment. Key responsibilities include ensuring weapon system compliance with standards like CNSSI 1253 and DoD 8570. The candidate must possess expertise in MBSE methods using SysML to build and maintain models in tools like Cameo or MagicDraw. They will also utilize DOORS and Jira for requirements management. Core competencies include systems engineering, cybersecurity architecture, and the ability to resolve complex problems across technical teams to meet mission-critical cyber requirements.

What does a Systems Engineer earn?

Median $154958 from 226 postings across 34 companies.

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Skills

MBSE SysML Cameo MagicDraw DOORS Jira Cybersecurity DevSecOps Agile RMF NIST SP 800-37 Systems Engineering Digital Engineering Network Technologies Information Assurance

What you'll do

Serve as a Model-Based Systems Engineer (MBSE) to develop solutions in multi-level security environments.
Provide technical guidance and decisions to ensure high-quality product deliveries and flight test events.
Design cyber systems architecture changes with full traceability to specific requirements.
Ensure weapon system compliance with contractually obligated cybersecurity standards like CNSSI 1253 and DoD 8570.
Perform cyber-attack surface analysis of system designs to identify and mitigate risks.
Participate in cybersecurity assessment activities, including reviewing plans, procedures, and penetration test results.
Develop and document technical standard engineering processes and procedures as needed.
Solve complex problems across disciplines within an Agile and DevSecOps environment.

What we're looking for

U.S. Citizenship is required.
A current active Secret clearance is required.
Ability to obtain and maintain a Top-Secret clearance.
Bachelor's degree with 5 years, Master's with 3 years, or PhD with 1 year of experience in a relevant STEM field; or 9 years of experience in cyber/systems engineering without a degree.
Ability to obtain an IASAE II certification (CISSP preferred) within six months of hire.
Demonstrated understanding and application of systems engineering principles across the system development lifecycle.
Hands-on experience using MBSE methods, SysML, and tools like Cameo or MagicDraw to create and maintain model content.
Experience developing and managing requirements and artifacts using tools such as DOORS, Cameo, or Jira.

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