Sr Principal Engineer Systems Modeling Simulation

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Melbourne, FL, USA
In-Office
123K-184K Annually
Senior level
Aerospace • Logistics • Security • Software • Cybersecurity
The Role
Lead development and integration of system simulation frameworks, performance and threat models, and real-time operations simulations. Conduct operational analysis, mission effectiveness assessments, trade studies, and forecasting (spares, readiness, obsolescence). Apply discrete event and Monte Carlo simulation, optimization, regression, and visualization to inform requirements, cost and business-case analyses, level-of-repair and cost-per-flight-hour studies, and support product support decision-making.
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RELOCATION ASSISTANCE: No relocation assistance available

CLEARANCE REQUIRED FOR START: Yes

CLEARANCE TYPE: Top 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 has an opening for a Senior Principal Engineer Systems Modeling Simulation to join our team of qualified, diverse individuals internal to our Product Support organization. This position will be located onsite in Melbourne, Florida.
The Sr. Principal Engineer Systems Modeling Simulation role requires the ability to take ownership of challenging problems, drive them to a solution, and provide leadership for implementing solutions in a team environment. Candidates must be adaptable, innovative, and comfortable with ambiguity, supporting advanced programs with evolving requirements. The ideal candidate will understand and apply traditional systems engineering concepts in an agile, accelerated environment, be comfortable with multitasking and verbal presentations, and document assumptions as needed.

Candidate must develop new and/or integrate into existing system simulation frameworks, performance models and algorithms, threat models and command and control models. Simulates real-time operations and develops software that simulates behavior of systems. Develops integrates and uses advanced graphical user interfaces and visualization tools. Models operational environments, performs trade studies via computer simulation and recommends alternative architectures. Performs operational analysis and mission effectiveness analysis.

Responsibilities will include, but are not limited to:

  • Conduct research, develop models, and perform analysis of a wide variety of system types to drive the development of requirements, refine existing requirements, and influence the pursuit of future technologies and capabilities.

  • Work within the Product Support organization on forward looking (projection based) metrics to status the health and capabilities of weapon systems.

  • The successful candidate will possess strong communication and technical writing skills, as well as the ability to handle multiple technical tasks and present to leadership.

  • Skills in the areas of data transformation, discrete event simulation, Monte Carlo simulations, mathematical optimization, regression analyses, trend & sensitivity analysis, data sampling, and computing are essential.

  • Spares Forecasting

  • Readiness Modeling

  • Obsolescence Forecasting

  • Level of Repair (LOR) Analysis

  • O & S Cost Analysis

  • Business Case Analysis

  • Cost per Flight Hour Analysis

Basic Qualifications

  • 8 Years with Bachelors in Science, Technology, Engineering, Mathematics (STEM); 6 Years with Masters; 4 Years with PhD.

  • Familiarity with Logistics Composite Model (L-COM)

  • Familiarity with Model for Aircraft Availability Forecasting

  • Strong communication and writing skills

  • Excellent computer skills combined with a mastery of Microsoft Office with the ability to create MS power point presentations delineating any modeling / simulation tasking

  • Ability to handle multiple tasks

  • Proficiency with Tableau, R, Python, VBA, Power Query, Microsoft Access, Arena, or other programming language for data analytics.

  • Must have an active U.S. Government Secret clearance that is in-scope (granted or renewed in the last 6 years) and eligibility for Top Secret

Preferred Qualifications

  • Experience with or exposure to digital design initiatives and solutions to include Model Based Systems Engineering (MBSE) and Model Based Sustainment (MBS)

  • Previous internship/co-op or other work experience, leadership & teamwork capabilities, interpersonal communication skills, and activities (professional/community/extracurricular).

  • Experience using CAMEO Enterprise Architecture

  • Experience with Capturing

  • Experience in completing Basis of Estimates (BOE).

  • Prior experience with Capture Development / Capture Teams

  • Proficient with Logistics Composite Model (L-COM)

  • Familiarity with Model for Aircraft Availability Forecasting

  • Min 3 years of technical experience in Logistics Engineering (Reliability / Maintainability / Sustainability)

  • Candidate must have an understanding of the either or both S-Series Standards/Mil-STD 1388 (defunct)

  • Significant experience in military, government, commercial aerospace industry (e.g. aviation/equipment maintenance, aircraft operations, or commercial industrial technology companies)

  • Knowledge of Military Specifications, Contract Data Requirements Lists (CDRLs), Data Item Descriptions (DIDs) and other related technical and contractual documents

  • Experience in completing detailed risk analysis.

  • Experience in completing Basis of Estimates (BOE).

  • Prior experience with Capture Development / Capture Teams

Primary Level Salary Range: $122,800.00 - $184,200.00

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.

Skills Required

  • 8 years with Bachelors; 6 years with Masters; 4 years with PhD
  • Familiarity with Logistics Composite Model (L-COM)
  • Familiarity with Model for Aircraft Availability Forecasting
  • Strong communication and technical writing skills
  • Mastery of Microsoft Office with ability to create PowerPoint presentations
  • Ability to handle multiple technical tasks simultaneously
  • Proficiency with Tableau, R, Python, VBA, Power Query, Microsoft Access, Arena, or other programming languages for data analytics
  • Active U.S. Government Secret clearance in-scope (granted or renewed in last 6 years) and eligibility for Top Secret
  • Experience with discrete event simulation, Monte Carlo simulation, mathematical optimization, regression analysis, trend & sensitivity analysis, and data sampling
  • Spares forecasting, readiness modeling, obsolescence forecasting, level of repair (LOR) analysis, O&S cost analysis, business case analysis, cost per flight hour analysis
  • Experience with digital design initiatives including Model Based Systems Engineering (MBSE) and Model Based Sustainment (MBS)
  • Experience using CAMEO Enterprise Architecture
  • Experience in completing Basis of Estimates (BOE) and capture development / capture teams
  • Minimum 3 years technical experience in Logistics Engineering (Reliability / Maintainability / Sustainability)
  • Understanding of S-Series standards or Mil-STD 1388
  • Significant experience in military, government, or commercial aerospace (aviation/equipment maintenance, aircraft operations)
  • Knowledge of Military Specifications, CDRLs, DIDs and related contractual documents
  • Experience completing detailed risk analysis

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.

  • 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.
  • 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.
  • 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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We are a close-knit community of big thinkers collaborating to keep the world safe. Our passion, creativity and expertise bring next-level technology solutions to life in autonomous systems, cyber, C4ISR, strike, space, and logistics and modernization for our customers around the globe. On the Northrop Grumman team, you’ll join our pursuit of excellence immersed in a dynamic culture of innovation and respect. Your unique perspective will help achieve our shared vision for the future of global security. Every step of the way, you'll be supported by world-class training, employee resource groups and a comprehensive benefits package that enables greater health and happiness for you and your family. Worldwide and across disciplines, we’re challenging what’s possible for technology to protect people and places from undersea to outer space and into cyberspace. And we see the impact of our performance every day. We are Northrop Grumman, and we work on what matters—now, you too can make a difference. Explore opportunities in engineering, IT, manufacturing, business management, cybersecurity and more with us. Northrop Grumman is committed to hiring and retaining a diverse workforce. We are proud to be an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer.

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