Staff Engineer, Systems Architect – MBSE

Northrop Grumman

. Lead MBSE architecture development for advanced concept and campaign efforts .

Posted 10/2/2026full-timeSan Diego • California • United StatesLead💰 $142,200 - $213,400 per yearWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in Model-Based Systems Engineering (MBSE) with a focus on SysML v2 and UAF, translating mission needs into architecture and requirements. Proven ability to lead technical trades and collaborate across cross-functional teams in fast-paced environments while maintaining strong communication and ownership.

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Model-Based Systems Engineering (MBSE)SysML v2UAFSystem ArchitectureSecret Level Clearance

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Hard Skills

Systems EngineeringRequirements AnalysisInterface DefinitionTechnical DecompositionModeling ApproachesDigital Engineering PracticesComplex Problem SolvingTechnical Direction InfluenceCampaign DevelopmentAdvanced Technology Efforts

Soft Skills

Strong CommunicationCollaborationOwnershipCreativityDiscipline

Industry Keywords

AerospaceDefenseAdvanced TechnologyDigital EngineeringModel-Based Architecture

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Lead MBSE architecture development for advanced concept and campaign efforts
Develop and apply system models using SysML v2 and UAF
Translate mission needs into architecture, requirements, behaviors, interfaces, and traceable model artifacts
Support technical trades, concept development, and decision-making for next-generation capabilities
Help establish scalable modeling approaches, standards, and digital engineering practices
Partner across systems engineering, software, hardware, integration, and mission teams
Communicate complex technical ideas clearly to engineering teams and leadership

Requirements

What you’ll need

Bachelor’s degree in a STEM discipline with relevant systems engineering experience
Experience in Model-Based Systems Engineering (MBSE) on complex aerospace, defense, or advanced technology efforts
Hands-on experience with SysML v2 and UAF
Strong background in system architecture, requirements analysis, interface definition, and technical decomposition
Ability to operate effectively in fast-moving, less-defined environments
Strong communication, ownership, and collaboration skills
Must have a Secret Level Clearance to Start
U.S. Citizenship is required for positions with a government clearance
Advanced degree in Systems Engineering or related technical field (preferred)
Experience supporting advanced development, campaign, or early-phase concept work (preferred)
Experience influencing technical direction across cross-functional teams (preferred)
Demonstrated ability to solve hard problems with urgency, creativity, and discipline (preferred)
Familiarity with digital engineering environments and model-based architecture methods (preferred)

Benefits

Comp & perks

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