MBSE Systems Engineer, Architect

Northrop Grumman

. Develop and maintain MBSE architecture products for advanced concept and campaign efforts .

Posted 9/23/2026full-timeEl Segundo • California • United StatesMid-LevelSenior💰 $114,000 - $213,400 per yearWebsite

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in Model-Based Systems Engineering (MBSE) using SysML v2 and UAF to develop and maintain architecture products, while effectively communicating technical insights and collaborating with cross-functional teams in aerospace and defense sectors.

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Model-Based Systems Engineering (MBSE)SysML v2Unified Architecture Framework (UAF)System ArchitectureActive US Government Clearance

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Hard Skills

Model-Based ArchitectureRequirements DevelopmentInterface AnalysisTechnical DecompositionDigital Engineering Practices

Soft Skills

Technical CommunicationCollaboration

Certifications & Qualifications

Active US Government Secret ClearanceSpecial Access Program (SAP) Clearance

Industry Keywords

AerospaceDefenseAdvanced TechnologyConcept ExplorationTrade Studies

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Develop and maintain MBSE architecture products for advanced concept and campaign efforts
Apply SysML v2 and UAF to capture system structure, behavior, interfaces, and traceability
Translate mission needs and technical objectives into model-based architecture artifacts
Support concept exploration, trade studies, and technical decision-making for next-generation capabilities
Decompose complex problems into actionable engineering products and modeling tasks
Partner with systems, software, hardware, and mission teams to align models with evolving technical direction
Contribute to modeling methods, architecture standards, and digital engineering practices
Communicate technical insights, assumptions, risks, and recommendations to engineering teams and leadership

Requirements

What you’ll need

Bachelor's of Science degree in a STEM field and at least 5 years of relevant military/professional experience, OR Master's Degree in a STEM field and at least 3 years of relevant military/professional experience, OR PhD and at least 1 year of relevant military/professional/academic experience at the Principal level
Bachelor's of Science degree in a STEM field and at least 8 years of relevant military/professional experience, OR Master's Degree in a STEM field and at least 6 years of relevant military/professional experience, OR PhD and at least 4 years of relevant military/professional experience at the Senior Principal level
Experience applying MBSE on complex aerospace, defense, or advanced technology efforts
Experience with SysML v2 and UAF
Experience in system architecture, requirements development, interface analysis, and technical decomposition
Active US Government Secret or higher clearance, with a background investigation completed within the last 6 years or current enrollment in Continuous Evaluation
Ability to obtain and maintain Special Access Program (SAP) clearance within a reasonable amount of time
U.S. Citizenship required for positions with a government clearance
Preferred: advanced degree in Systems Engineering or related technical field
Preferred: experience in research, advanced development, campaign, or early-stage concept work
Preferred: experience contributing across cross-functional teams without direct authority
Preferred: familiarity with digital engineering environments and model-based architecture methods

Benefits

Comp & perks

Relocation assistance may be available
Overtime eligibility may apply
Shift differential may apply
Discretionary bonus eligibility
Health insurance coverage
Life and disability insurance
Savings plan
Company-paid holidays
Paid time off (PTO) for vacation or personal business