Sr Staff Software Development Analyst – PLM Solutions Architect

At the heart of Defining Possible is our commitment to missions. In rapidly changing global security environments, Northrop Grumman brings informed insights and secure technological solutions to enable strategic objectives. We’re looking for innovators who can help us keep building on our wide portfolio of secure, affordable, integrated, and multi-domain systems and technologies that fuel those missions. By joining in our shared mission, we will support yours by expanding your personal network and developing skills, whether you are new to the field or an industry thought leader. At Northrop Grumman, you will have the resources, support, and team to do some of the best work of your career.

The Northrop Grumman CIDO team is seeking a Sr Staff Software Development Analyst to support PLM Architect Solutions. The selected candidate will be required to work on-site, full-time at our Roy, UT location.

The Sr Staff Software Development Analyst – PLM Solutions Architect serves as a senior technical leader responsible for designing, implementing, and optimizing enterprise Product Lifecycle Management (PLM) solutions that enable end‑to‑end product development and sustainment. This role operates at a senior staff level, providing thought leadership across programs and functional organizations, and ensuring PLM capabilities are aligned with enterprise strategy, engineering and manufacturing processes, and digital transformation objectives.

The PLM Solutions Architect defines and governs application, integration, data, and process architectures for PLM capabilities, spanning product ideation, engineering design, manufacturing, quality, and in‑service support. The role combines deep technical expertise in PLM platforms and software development with strong systems thinking, stakeholder engagement, and leadership of cross‑functional teams to execute the tasks needed to ensure the success of the enterprise.

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Computer Science, Information Systems, or a related STEM discipline with 14 years of relevant experience OR Master’s degree in Engineering, Computer Science, Information Systems, or a related STEM discipline with 12 years of relevant experience
• Must have an active Security+ certification or greater based on US Government 8140 standards

• Candidates must have a current US Government Top Secret level security clearance (at a minimum), to include a closed investigation date completed within the last 6 years OR must be enrolled in the DOD Continuous Evaluation (CE) Program, in order to be considered 

• 8+ years of experience in PLM, engineering systems, or enterprise/solution architecture roles.
• 3+ years serving as a solution architect or technical lead for large‑scale PLM or engineering system implementations.
• Demonstrated expertise in product development and engineering processes (requirements, CAD/CAE, BOM management, change/configuration management, release to manufacturing).
• Hands‑on experience designing and implementing solutions using one or more major PLM platforms such as Siemens Teamcenter, PTC Windchill, Dassault 3DEXPERIENCE/ENOVIA, Aras Innovator, or Oracle Agile PLM
• Experience integrating PLM with CAD tools (e.g., Creo, CATIA, SolidWorks, NX, AutoCAD) and downstream systems (ERP, MES, ALM, SCM).
• Experience with APIs, middleware, and enterprise integration technologies (e.g., REST, SOAP, message queues, ETL, integration platforms).
• Proven experience to produce and review technical design artifacts (architecture diagrams, integration specifications, data models, interface contracts).
• Experience working effectively across engineering, IT, and business stakeholders and to explain complex technical concepts to non‑technical audiences.

• Experience in manufacturing‑intensive industries such as aerospace and defense, automotive, industrial equipment, medical devices, or high‑tech.
• Knowledge of Digital Thread and Digital Twin strategies and their application within PLM and digital engineering ecosystems.
• Deep understanding of product structure/BOM management, change management, configuration management, and product data governance across the lifecycle.
• Experience with Azure, AWS, or hybrid cloud architectures for engineering/PLM workloads.
• Familiarity with Agile, SAFe, or DevOps delivery practices and tooling.
• PLM platform certifications (e.g., Teamcenter, Windchill, 3DEXPERIENCE, Aras) or enterprise/solution architecture certifications (e.g., TOGAF, SAFe Architect, cloud architecture) are highly desirable.
• Experience guiding or leading cross‑site, cross‑program teams in the deployment and adoption of common PLM capabilities.

We offer flexible work arrangements, phenomenal learning opportunities, exposure to a wide variety of projects and customers, and a very friendly team environment. At Northrop Grumman, we are on the cutting edge of innovation. Our diverse portfolio of programs means there are endless paths to cultivate your career. We also offer exceptional benefits/healthcare, a 9/80 work schedule, and a great 401k matching program. Come join us!