Sr Staff Software Development Analyst – PLM Solutions Architect

RELOCATION ASSISTANCE: No relocation assistance available

CLEARANCE REQUIRED FOR START: Yes

CLEARANCE TYPE: Top Secret

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.

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.

 

Note: Due to the classified nature of the work being performed, this position does not offer any virtual or telecommute working options. Applicants are encouraged to apply, only if they are willing to work on-site.

 

The responsibilities of this role include, but are not limited to, the following:

 

PLM Solution & Enterprise Architecture

• Define and own the end‑to‑end PLM solution architecture supporting product ideation, design, development, release, manufacturing, sustainment, and retirement.
• Develop and maintain PLM application, integration, and data architectures that align with enterprise reference architectures, cybersecurity standards, and digital engineering strategies.
• Create and maintain PLM architecture standards, reference models, and solution blueprints; ensure reuse of patterns across programs and business units.
• Evaluate architectural options and drive buy/build/configure decisions for PLM capabilities, balancing performance, scalability, security, and total cost of ownership.

 

PLM Platform Leadership & Technical Direction

• Provide technical leadership for one or more enterprise PLM platforms (e.g., Siemens Teamcenter, PTC Windchill, Dassault 3DEXPERIENCE/ENOVIA, Aras Innovator, Oracle Agile PLM), including roadmap definition, capability evolution, and upgrade strategy.
• Lead the design and review of PLM solution configurations, extensions, and customizations; set guidelines for configuration‑vs‑customization and enforce coding and integration standards.
• Partner with infrastructure and cloud teams to define deployment patterns (on‑prem, cloud, hybrid), performance tuning strategies, and high‑availability designs for PLM environments.
• Serve as a technical escalation point for complex PLM issues, guiding development and operations teams toward sustainable resolutions.

 

Business Process Transformation & Product Development Enablement

• Partner with Engineering, Product Management, Manufacturing, Quality, Supply Chain, and Service organizations to analyze and optimize product lifecycle processes, with a focus on digital thread and digital product definition.
• Translate complex business and engineering requirements into scalable, maintainable technical solutions within PLM and adjacent systems.
• Lead or significantly contribute to PLM transformation roadmaps, including process standardization, harmonized data models, and consistent change/configuration management practices.
• Drive adoption of PLM capabilities that improve engineering efficiency, reduce cycle times, and enhance product data quality and traceability.

 

Integration Architecture & Digital Thread

• Architect integrations between PLM and ERP, MES, CAD, SCM, CRM, ALM, and enterprise data management platforms using APIs, middleware, integration services, and event‑driven patterns.
• Define strategies for master data management (MDM) and product data governance across PLM and downstream systems, ensuring a consistent and authoritative “source of truth.”
• Enable digital thread capabilities by ensuring end‑to‑end connectivity and traceability of requirements, CAD/CAE, BOM, change records, manufacturing work instructions, and service data.
• Collaborate with data and analytics teams to expose PLM data for reporting, model‑based engineering, and digital twin initiatives.

 

Governance, Standards, and Compliance

• Establish and participate in architectural governance forums for PLM solutions, conducting design reviews and ensuring adherence to enterprise standards.
• Ensure PLM solutions comply with cybersecurity requirements, export control, regulatory obligations, and quality management standards.
• Define and enforce best practices for data integrity, product structure/BOM management, change and release management, and configuration control within PLM.
• Contribute to or author technical standards, guidelines, and patterns for PLM and related engineering systems.

 

Stakeholder Engagement & Technical Leadership

• Present PLM solution strategies, trade‑offs, and recommendations to senior engineering, IT, and business leadership; influence strategic technology investment decisions.
• Collaborate with program and product teams to align PLM capabilities with program objectives, schedules, and risk profiles.
• Mentor and provide technical guidance to developers, analysts, and solution delivery teams; foster a culture of engineering rigor, continuous improvement, and collaboration.
• Represent the PLM architecture function in cross‑functional digital transformation initiatives and enterprise forums.

 

Basic Qualifications:

 

• 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.

 

Preferred Qualifications:

 

• 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!

Primary Level Salary Range: $166,500.00 - $249,700.00

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.