Sentinel (GBSD) – Staff Systems Architect – AC/E/IFC (12999)

US CITIZENSHIP REQUIRED FOR THIS POSITION: Yes

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.

Embark on a career putting innovative, reliable, and agile products and ideas into orbit, and beyond. Northrop Grumman has opportunities waiting for you that play a vital role in human space exploration, national defense, and scientific discovery, supporting multiple programs across the universe. With us, you’ll discover a culture of curiosity and collaboration that will have you Defining Possible from the day you start. Our space systems connect and protect millions of people on earth every day, now and for the future. Explore your future and launch your career today.

Northrop Grumman Space Systems is seeking a Staff Systems Architect.  This position is located in Huntsville, AL and supports the Sentinel program. 

What You’ll Get To Do

• Define and implement the schema for the requirements database for an expansive system of systems integrated across multiple networks into one database with hundreds of users using IBM DOORS 
• Provide technical expertise and leadership in requirements management and relational database administration in DOORS to a team of engineers 
• Perform DOORS database administration and provide support to stakeholders from Systems Engineering & Integration, product teams, subcontractors, and the DoD/USAF 
• Implement and enforce configuration control and configuration management processes and policies for the system requirements baseline 
• Help to define and implement systems engineering processes, procedures, and governance for the Sentinel program related to requirements management throughout the Engineering Maturation & Development phase of the system life cycle 
• Help to define and execute integration processes, tools, and techniques in a model-based, digital engineering ecosystem with a focus on DOORS and Cameo 
• Help enable systems engineers and architects across a system of systems 

Position Benefits

As a full-time employee of Northrop Grumman Space Systems, you are eligible for our robust benefits package including:

• Medical, Dental & Vision coverage
• 401k
• Educational Assistance
• Life Insurance
• Employee Assistance Programs & Work/Life Solutions
• Paid Time Off
• Health & Wellness Resources
• Employee Discounts

This positions standard work schedule is a 9/80. The 9/80 schedule allows employees who work a nine-hour day Monday through Thursday to take every other Friday off. This role may offer a competitive relocation assistance package.

Basic Qualifications:

• Bachelors Degree in Science, Technology, Engineering or Math (STEM)  and 14 Years experience with Bachelors in Science, 12 Years experience with a Masters, and 9 Years experience with a PhD.
• Must be a US Citizen with an active DoD Secret clearance with an in-scope investigation date within the last 6 years
• Must be eligible to obtain Enhanced Security Clearances within a reasonable amount of time as determined by the company to meet its business needs 
• Experience with technical requirements management using IBM DOORS

Preferred Qualifications:

• Experience managing requirements databases using IBM DOORS including the use of custom DXL scripts
• Experience as a database administrator including database schema creation, user permission schema definition, and database configuration
• Experience on programs using model-based systems engineering (MBSE) methodologies
• Experience with Cameo and Teamwork Cloud
• Technical experience on large DoD Acquisition programs
• Excellent communication skills, both verbal and written

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Salary Range: $157,500.00 - $236,300.00

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.

Employees may be eligible for 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 committed to hiring and retaining a diverse workforce. We are proud to be an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action 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/AA 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.