Sr. Principal Systems Architect Engineer

RELOCATION ASSISTANCE: No relocation assistance available

CLEARANCE REQUIRED FOR START: No

CLEARANCE TYPE: None

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.

Northrop Grumman Space Systems Sector is seeking a Sr. Principal Level Systems Architect Engineer to join our team of qualified, diverse individuals. This role operates at the intersection of systems thinking, business process architecture, and operational transformation, ensuring enterprise processes are defined, optimized, and aligned to strategic objectives.

This position will be based in Redondo Beach, CA or McLean, VA. Telecommuting will be considered on a case-by-case basis.

The selected candidate will analyze, model, and improve business processes to enable performance excellence, standardization, and scalable execution across programs and functions. This role partners with process owners, subject matter experts (SMEs), and functional leaders to translate operational knowledge into structured process models and actionable improvements.

This is a highly collaborative role requiring strong facilitation skills, analytical rigor, Business Process Modeling & Transformation, and the ability to connect operational execution with enterprise-level process architecture. Using process mapping software Nimbus to develop and maintain process and data models.

Responsibilities:

• Map and develop process diagrams using Nimbus while facilitating working sessions with process owners and/or subject matter experts.

• Perform business process analysis to identify gaps, redundancies, risks, and improvement opportunities.

• Lead structured technical and operational meetings

• Analyze existing documentation and decompose content into aligned process models and document hierarchies.

• Apply hierarchical and sequential modeling techniques to ensure clarity, traceability, and scalability of processes

• Facilitate engagements with Process Owners and SMEs to validate workflows, decision points, and accountability.

• Support organizational performance excellence through disciplined application of process improvement methodologies.

• Ensure modeled processes align with governance, compliance, and program execution needs.

• Drive transition from legacy site-based practices to a harmonized process management system.

• Perform Data Analysis activities as needed

Basic Qualifications: 

• Bachelors in Science (STEM) and 8 years of aerospace, defense, or other product development industry experience or 6 Years with Masters (STEM) in aerospace, defense, or other product development industry experience.

• Must have exceptional attention to detail.

• Must have advanced Excel skills.

• Must have excellent written and verbal communication skills, and the ability to write complete, concise, and accurate content.

• Must have highly effective time management skills, including the ability to set and manage multiple deadlines, anticipate issues, and escalate potential problems as needed.

Preferred Qualifications: 

• The ability to obtain and maintain a U.S. Government DoD Top Secret security clearance, and SCI approval/access.

• Experience in Industrial Engineering or Systems Engineering

• Project Management Professional (PMP) and/or Professional in Business Analysis (PMI-PBA) Certification

• Lean Six Sigma Green Belt or Black Belt Certification

• Experience using process modeling tools (UPN modeling language) to identify, capture, define, and analyze business processes.

• Understanding of hierarchical and sequential process modeling concepts/techniques

• Experience facilitating and participating in process improvement efforts

• Experience working within cross functional teams

• Broad, enterprise-wide view and understanding of strategy, processes and capabilities, enabling technologies, and governance

• Strong business acumen and proven track record of providing innovative solutions

Primary Level Salary Range: $142,200.00 - $213,400.00

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.

Depending on the position, employees may be eligible for overtime, shift differential, and 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 an Equal Opportunity 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 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.