2027 Associate Engineer Systems Modeling Simulation / Engineer Systems Modeling Simulation
Northrop Grumman is seeking an Associate Engineer Systems Modeling Simulation / Engineer Systems Modeling Simulation. This position will be located at our Aeronautics Systems Sector in one of the following locations: Palmdale, CA / Redondo Beach, CA / El Segundo, CA / San Diego, CA
The qualified candidate will become part of Northrop Grumman’s Product Support organization.
The selected candidate will develop new and/or integrate existing system simulation frameworks, performance models, and algorithms. Other duties include:
Developing and implementing mathematical models, both deterministic and stochastic, to simulate operations and behavior of systems.
Applying modeling and simulation best practices and techniques to mission and system analyses.
Developing and integrating mission concept development, Level of Repair Analysis (LORA), and spares optimization assessments.
Performing Operations and Support (O&S) cost analyses and return-on-investment (ROI) assessments to inform decision-making.
Applying model-based systems engineering principles to support system design, analysis, and verification activities.
Communicating effectively with internal and external customers with minimal supervision and clearly articulating the significance of modeled results in a detailed and understandable manner.
Operating in a fast-paced work environment with high expectations, handling significantly diverse assignments, and collaborating in team settings across all organizational levels.
This requisition may be filled at either an Associate Engineer Systems Modeling Simulation (T01) or Engineer Systems Modeling Simulation (T02).
Basic Qualifications for an Associate Engineer Systems Modeling Simulation (T01)
A candidate, regardless of age and hiring source, must meet ALL of the below criteria. The candidate must:
Be completing or has completed their Bachelor’s degree from an accredited institution by August 2027.
Be majoring in or having majored in a STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering or Math) degree.
Be able to obtain and maintain a U.S. Government security clearance (U.S. citizenship is a pre-requisite) as well as Program Special access within a reasonable period of time, as determined by the company to meet its business needs (U.S. citizenship is a pre-requisite). Final approved U.S. Government security clearance (U.S. citizenship is a pre-requisite) as well as Program Special Access may be required to start.
Basic Qualifications for an Engineer Systems Modeling Simulation (T02)
A candidate, regardless of age and hiring source, must meet ALL of the below criteria. The candidate must:
Be completing or has completed their Master’s degree from an accredited institution by August 2027, or be completing or has completed their Bachelor's degree from an accredited institution by August 2027 and 2 years of related engineering experience.
Be majoring in or having majored in a STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering or Math) degree.
Be able to obtain and maintain a U.S. Government security clearance (U.S. citizenship is a pre-requisite) as well as Program Special access within a reasonable period of time, as determined by the company to meet its business needs (U.S. citizenship is a pre-requisite). Final approved U.S. Government security clearance (U.S. citizenship is a pre-requisite) as well as Program Special Access may be required to start.
Preferred Qualifications
Have an overall cumulative GPA of 3.25/4.0 or higher.
Previous internship/co-op or other work experience, leadership & teamwork capabilities, interpersonal communication skills, and activities (professional/community/extracurricular)
Pay Range
Associate Engineer Systems Modeling Simulation (T01) : $76,200.00-$114,400.00
Engineer Systems Modeling Simulation (T02): $91,800.00-$137,600.00
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Primary Level Salary Range: $76,200.00 - $114,400.00Secondary Level Salary Range: $91,800.00 - $137,600.00The 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.Skills Required
- Bachelor's degree in STEM (completed or completing by August 2027)
- Master's degree in STEM (completed or completing by August 2027) OR Bachelor's degree plus 2 years related engineering experience (for Engineer T02 level)
- Major in STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering, or Math)
- Ability to obtain and maintain U.S. Government Top Secret security clearance and Program Special Access; U.S. citizenship required
- Two years of related engineering experience (when qualifying via Bachelor's for T02)
- Willingness to travel up to 10% of the time
- Overall cumulative GPA of 3.25/4.0 or higher
- Previous internship/co-op or other work experience, leadership, teamwork, and strong interpersonal communication skills
Northrop Grumman Compensation & Benefits Highlights
The following summarizes recurring compensation and benefits themes identified from responses generated by popular LLMs to common candidate questions about Northrop Grumman and has not been reviewed or approved by Northrop Grumman.
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Retirement Support — 401(k) matching is considered strong, with additional defined-benefit coverage for certain cohorts and options like catch-up contributions. Retirement programs are repeatedly highlighted as a core strength of the total rewards.
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Leave & Time Off Breadth — PTO, company-paid holidays, and compressed work schedules (such as 9/80) provide meaningful time away and flexibility. These scheduling options are cited as a major quality-of-life benefit across many locations.
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Parental & Family Support — Paid parental leave alongside caregiver leave, adoption assistance, and back-up care supports a range of family needs. These programs have been expanded recently, signaling continued investment in family support.
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