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Northrop Grumman Space Systems is seeking a Systems Architect. This position will be located in Roy, UT and will support the Sentinel (GBSD) program. This role may offer a competitive relocation assistance package.

What you’ll get to do:

The selected candidate will be part of Guidance, Navigation, and Control (GN&C) Software Architect joining our team of qualified, diverse individuals in Roy, Utah. This role will support the maturity of the GN&C Software systems engineering products from Preliminary Design phase to a Critical Design Review and beyond. Model Based Systems Engineering (MBSE) approach to systems engineering as well as performing the hands-on work. 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.

• Responsibilities includes but are not limited to:
• Designs and develops system architectures, and defines key capabilities and performance requirements
• Defines design and technology maturity constraints of the system in accordance with customer specifications
• Develops thorough definition of system external interfaces. Defines system implementation approach and operational concept
• Ensures requirements are met and evaluates performance with customer

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 position’s standard work schedule is a 9/80A. The 9/80 schedule allows employees who work a nine-hour day Monday through Thursday to take every other Friday off.

You’ll bring these qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering or a related technical discipline
• A minimum 2 years of related experience with a Bachelor’s degree; 0 years with a Master’s or an additional 4 years of relevant experience in lieu of degree
• U.S. Citizenship and an Active Secret Security Clearance or higher
• Mature requirements definition experience including definition of verification plans
• Knowledge of MBSE tool such as MagicDraw (Cameo Enterprise Architect), Rhapsody, CORE etc.
• Secret security clearance and ability to obtain a special access clearance

These qualifications would be nice to have:

• 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 or even leading a scrum 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

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Salary Range: $71,000 USD - $106,700 USD

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 health and safety of our employees and their families is a top priority. The company encourages employees to remain up-to-date on their COVID-19 vaccinations. U.S. Northrop Grumman employees may be required, in the future, to be vaccinated or have an approved disability/medical or religious accommodation, pursuant to future court decisions and/or government action on the currently stayed federal contractor vaccine mandate under Executive Order 14042 https://www.saferfederalworkforce.gov/contractors/.

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 most positions.