Principal Systems Modeling Simulation Engineer

RELOCATION ASSISTANCE: Relocation assistance may be available

CLEARANCE REQUIRED FOR START: Yes

CLEARANCE TYPE: Secret

TRAVEL: Yes, 10% of the TimeDescription

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.

Northrop Grumman Aeronautics Systems is looking to add a Principal Systems Modeling Simulation Engineer to join our team. The position is located on site in El Segundo, California. This position will be in our Systems Engineering organization.

In this role, your primary roles and responsibilities will include:

The selected candidate will be responsible for development and implementation of new and existing high fidelity, system performance models, threat models, and command & control models.

Essential Functions:

• Development of mathematical algorithms for mode/sensor implementation
• Develop software to model behavior of systems in real-time and constructive simulations of sensors and other platforms.
• Solicit input from various stakeholders, synthesize data, and communicate results to various levels of leadership within the organization.
• Technical team leadership participating in technical peer reviews throughout the product lifecycle of design, development, integration and test, flight test requirements verification, and sustainment.

Basic Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s of Science Degree in a STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering or Mathematics) discipline from an accredited university and 5 years of relevant experience, or 3 years of experience and a Master’s degree, or 0 years of experience and a PhD.
• Experience with one or more of the following:
  • Signals processing
  • Radar systems
  • Electronics systems performance analysis, test or integration
  • MATLAB, C/C++, Python or related languages
  • Research, Analysis, and Creating Assessments of Foreign Threats to US Military Operations
  • Analysis at the Survivability, Lethality, Vulnerability, Engagement, and/or Mission Level
  • Vehicle performance analysis
  • Air vehicle survivability analysis
  • Modeling and Simulation of Radars, Missiles, Integrated Air Defense Systems (IADS), Air and/or Space platforms
  • Electronic Attack (EA), Electronic Protection (EP), Electronic Countermeasures
  • Red and/or Blue CONOPs and TTPs
• An active in-scope U.S. Government DoD Secret security clearance or higher is required to start.
• Ability to obtain and maintain a Top-Secret clearance with Special Program Access (PAR/SAP)

Preferred Qualifications:

• Ability to work independently and identify solutions to complex problems.
• Ability to work with a team in a rapid prototyping environment.
• Demonstrated experience with Air-to-Air and/or Air-to-Ground modes
• Demonstrated mathematical problem-solving ability and data analysis experience
• Demonstrated interpersonal communication, presentation skills, verbal and written communication skills
• Work experience with one of the following areas related to radar systems: search or track, surveillance, reconnaissance, electronic protection, ID, or adaptive technique
• Customer focus and collaboration skills
• Strong desire to learn, take initiative and contribute within a team-oriented environment
• Demonstrated team leadership experience
• An understanding of the physical limitations of implementing complex algorithms in real hardware

Primary Level Salary Range: $114,000.00 - $171,000.00

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.