Staff PLM Systems Architect - 19785*

RELOCATION ASSISTANCE: Relocation assistance may be available

CLEARANCE REQUIRED FOR START: Yes

CLEARANCE TYPE: Secret

TRAVEL: Yes, 10% of the Time

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Northrop Grumman Defense Systems is seeking a Staff PLM Systems Architect to join its team. This position is in Roy UT and will support the Sentinel program. Northrop Grumman supports the Air Force’s sustainment, development, production and deployment of hardware and system modifications for Intercontinental Ballistic Missile (ICBM) Ground and Airborne Launch Control Systems, Launch Facilities and associated infrastructure.

What You'll Get To Do:

• This role focuses on managing and optimizing Product Lifecycle Management (PLM) infrastructure across the Design, Built, and Delivered phases, specifically tailored for Defense System programs. The position bridges technical execution and high-level strategy by collaborating with senior leadership and Configuration Management to align system architecture with organizational goals. Key operational duties include leveraging internal tools (like JIRA, CPLM, and scripting) to drive process improvements and maintaining a deep, integrated understanding of how PLM, ERP, and manufacturing systems connect.
• Possess comprehensive expertise in Product Lifecycle Management infrastructure encompassing three essential perspectives: As Design, As-Built, and As Delivered states. Exhibit proficiency in communicating and interpreting PLM workflows while generating comprehensive end-to-end process documentation.
• Participate in strategic discussions with executive leadership and the Office of Chief Engineering to assess and execute system architecture enhancements that strengthen organizational alignment with business goals.
• Work collaboratively with Configuration Management leadership and Senior program management personnel to contribute perspectives on strategic priorities and operational choices.
• Directly oversee project initiatives assigned by Senior Leadership and coordinate with other Integrated Product Team leaders regarding necessary support requirements.
• Execute thorough evaluations of departmental goals and recognize opportunities for operational enhancement by utilizing internal technological platforms, including JIRA, CPLM, and applicable programming methodologies.
• Maintain knowledge of the comprehensive architectural ecosystem integrating Product Lifecycle Management systems, enterprise resource planning solutions, and manufacturing engineering capabilities supporting the Defense System Program.

Basic Qualifications :

• Bachelor of Science degree in a STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering and Math) discipline and 12 years of experience; 10 years with Master’s Degree; 8 years with PhD.
• Must be a US Citizen with an active U.S. Government DoD Secret security clearance at time of application with an investigation completed within the last 6 years
• Must have the ability to obtain and maintain Special Access Program (SAP) approval within a reasonable period of time, as determined by the company to meet its business need
• Must have the ability to obtain & maintain a U.S. Government DoD Top Secret security clearance within a reasonable period, as determined by the company to meet its business need.
• 5 years of experience in writing, managing, and tracking intricate requirements using tools such as DOORs, Jama, or Polarion, as well as defining verification plans and test procedures, and executing system-level verification activities to ensure hardware and software accountability.
• 8 years of experience demonstrating System Engineering principles / Model Based Engineering (MBSE) methodology, process, knowledge, practice, and theories
• 8 years of experience and expertise in Engineering Change Proposal processes, design structure, and Configuration Item (CI) traceability within Product Lifecycle Management (PLM) tools, including the serialization of hardware.
• 8 years of relevant years of experience in a configuration & data management (CMDM) role with knowledge of best practices, tools, procedures to include but not limited to JIRA, Confluence, DOORs, Cameo, CPLM, SAP, and MES
• 8 years of experience in project management; showcasing a solid understanding of project management principles, effective communication abilities, adaptability, and the capacity to lead, mentor, develop, and assign tasks among team members.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Current DoD Top Secret clearance
• 10 years as a Data Scientist with experience building, scaling, and deploying production-grade machine learning models and predictive analytics pipelines
• Configuration and Data Management Certification dated within the last 3 years
• Certified Associate in Project Management (CAPM) equivalent or higher dated within the last 3 years
• Certified Systems Engineering Professional certificate equivalent or higher dated within the last 3 years
• 10 years of experience and knowledge with Defense/Aerospace engineering, maintenance and modification records
• 10 years of proven Experience with Process Improvements
• 10 years of experience with AGILE framework program execution
• 10 years of experience of direct Configuration and Data Management domain knowledge.
• 10 years of experience writing Standard Operating Procedures (SOP) and/or Configuration Management Plans (CMP) that align with EIA Standard 649-1, MIL-HDBK-61B, ASME Y14, SAE GEIA-859, GEIA-HB-649, or best industry practices
• 10 years of experience managing and supporting software CM
• 10 years of experience and knowledge of Northrop Grumman Program Lifecycle and Milestone support
• 10 years of experience and knowledge of Northrop Grumman and Industry Configuration Management Standards, Software CM, Tools, Process, and Software to include, but not limited to, SAP, CPLM, MES, Cameo, DOORS, JIRA, and Confluence
• 10 years of proven Experience with Baseline Management and Effectivity logic within a PLM system