Northrop Grumman Aeronautics Systems is seeking a Systems Modeling Simulation Engineer (T02) or a Principal Systems Modeling Simulation Engineer (T03). This position will be located onsite in Melbourne, FL or San Diego, CA.
In this role, you will be asked to manage a team that conducts research, develops models, and performs 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. You will 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.
Modeling & Simulation analysis tasks will include:
- Spares Forecasting
- Readiness Modeling
- Obsolescence Forecasting
- Level of Repair (LOR) Analysis
- Cost Analysis
- Business Case Analysis
- Cost per Flight Hour Analysis
The Candidate must possess strong communication and writing skills, as well as the ability to handle multiple tasks. Proficiency with Tableau, R, Python, VBA, PowerQuery, Microsoft Access, Arena, or other programming language for data analytics is essential.
The selected candidate should thrive in a fast-paced work environment with high expectations, significantly diverse assignments, and collaborative/team settings across all levels.
*Position may be offered as a level 2 or level 3*
Basic Qualifications for a Systems Modeling Simulation Engineer (T02):
- Bachelors degree in STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering or Math) and 2 years of related experience; OR a Masters Degree in STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering or Math).
- Your ability to obtain and maintain a US Government Security clearance and any program access(es) required for the position within a reasonable period of time, as determined by the company.
Basic Qualifications for a Principal Systems Modeling Simulation Engineer (T03):
- Bachelors degree in STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering or Math) and 5 years of related experience; OR a Masters Degree in STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering or Math) and 3 years of related experience.
- Your ability to obtain and maintain a US Government Security clearance and any program access(es) required for the position within a reasonable period of time, as determined by the company.
Preferred Qualifications Both levels:
- Active US Government Security clearance
Skills Required
- Bachelor’s degree in STEM and 2 years of related experience for Level 2
- Master’s degree in STEM for Level 2
- Bachelor’s degree in STEM and 5 years of related experience for Level 3
- Master’s degree in STEM and 3 years of related experience for Level 3
- Ability to obtain and maintain a U.S. government security clearance and required program access
- Active U.S. government security clearance
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