Staff Principal Modeling & Simulation Systems Engineer

RELOCATION ASSISTANCE: Relocation assistance may be available

CLEARANCE TYPE: 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 software-secure technology to enable strategic planning. 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’ll support yours of expanding your personal network and developing skills, whether you are new to the field, or an industry thought leader. At Northrop Grumman, you’ll have the resources, support, and team to do some of the best work of your career.

We are looking for a Staff Modeling & Simulation Systems Engineer to join our team in Baltimore, MD. This position requires 100% on-site work.

What You Will Get to Do:

As an integral part of the Mission Engineering Section, you will focus on accelerating the delivery of capabilities to our customers through mission studies and system-of-system trades using credible modeling, simulation, experimentation, and analysis processes to assess system architecture alternatives that best deliver the effects, data, and capabilities demanded by tomorrow’s missions.

Roles & Responsibilities:

• Lead Modeling, Simulation and Analysis (MS&A) of advanced systems using model-based workflows and test-driven development to support simulation-based operational analysis activities

• Accelerate delivery of capabilities to our customers through the development and use of advanced models and simulations of platforms, sensors, weapons, and their complex interactions within future mission environments

• Integration of MS&A with operational flight software, collecting and analyzing data from laboratory or flight tests, the verification and validation of simulation performance against flight test data, and formally verifying that the models meet specified requirements

• Produce reports which define the foundation for simulation credibility across all stakeholders and provide the artifacts to support formal simulation Verification, Validation and Accreditation (VVA)

• Independently develop software, design documentation and model and simulation V&V artifacts

• Develop large scale data analytics, probabilities, and statistics, including the application of design of experiment techniques for the evaluation of system and mission performance

• Innovate to solve problems and identify improvements across MSE&A products

• Performs operational analysis and mission effectiveness analysis activities

• Develops new and/or integrates existing system simulation frameworks, performance models and algorithms, threat models and command and control models

• Model operational environments, performs trade studies via computer simulation and recommends alternative architectures

• Develops, integrates, and uses advanced graphical user interfaces and visualization tools

This position is contingent upon contract award, the successful transfer of an active DoD Secret Clearance and ability to obtain/maintain special program access (SAP).

Basic Qualifications for Staff Modeling & Simulation Systems Engineer:

• Bachelor’s degree with 12 years of experience, a Master’s degree with 10 years of experience or a PhD with 8 year of experience in Science, Technology, Engineering or Mathematics or related technical fields; an additional 4 years of experience may be considered in lieu of a degree.

• U.S Citizenship is required.

• A current/active DoD Secret Clearance.

• Ability to obtain/maintain Special Access Program (SAP) access.

• 5 years of experience in modeling, simulation, experimentation, and analysis for operations, including the use of analytical modeling tools like MATLAB, STK, or similar environments.

• 5 years of experience with combat simulation environments such as AFSIM and/or Brawler, ensuring realistic and effective simulation outcomes.

• 5 years of experience with programming languages like Python, C/C++, as well as scripting in Linux/Windows environments, and experienced in statistics, design of experiments, and high-performance computing.

• 3 years of experience with DoD testing and acquisition principles, with hands-on experience in developmental testing, planning, and execution of weapon tests.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Advanced degrees in Science, Technology, Engineering or Mathematics or related technical fields.

• Active Top Secret Clearance or higher.

• Experience with JMP, R, or other domain specific environments supporting data exploration, visualization, and statistical analysis.

• Domain experience in simulations of RF, EOIR, Communications, or related systems.

• Understanding of the Systems Engineering and Integration & Test processes.

• Experience with Agile and/or SAFe methodologies.

Northrop Grumman provides a comprehensive benefits package and a work environment which encourages your growth and supports the mutual success of our people and our company. Northrop Grumman benefits give you the flexibility and control to choose the benefits that make the most sense for you and your family.

Your benefits will include the following: Health Plan, Savings Plan, Paid Time Off and Additional Benefits including Education Assistance, Training and Development, 9/80 Work Schedule (where available), and much more!

Northrop Grumman has approximately 90,000 employees in all 50 states and in more than 27 countries. We strive to attract and retain the best employees by providing an inclusive work environment wherein employees are receptive to diverse ideas, perspectives, and talents to help solve our toughest customer challenges: to develop and maintain some of the most technically sophisticated products, programs, and services in the world.

Our Values. The women and men of Northrop Grumman Corporation are guided by Our Values. They describe our company as we want it to be. We want our decisions and actions to demonstrate these Values. We believe that putting Our Values into practice creates long-term benefits for shareholders, customers, employees, suppliers, and the communities we serve.

Our Responsibility. At Northrop Grumman, we are committed to maintaining the highest of ethical standards, embracing diversity and inclusion, protecting the environment, and striving to be an ideal corporate citizen in the community and in the world.

Primary Level Salary Range: $163,200.00 - $244,800.00

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.