2027 Associate Engineer Systems Modeling Simulation / Engineer Systems Modeling Simulation

Northrop Grumman; San Diego (CA); On-site; USD 76,000 - 138,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Relocation assistance

Top Secret clearance

Travel 10% of the time

Job summary

Northrop Grumman is seeking an Associate Engineer Systems Modeling Simulation or Engineer Systems Modeling Simulation in California (Palmdale, Redondo Beach, El Segundo, or San Diego). You will develop new and integrate existing system simulation frameworks, perform cost and ROI analyses, and apply MBSE to support system design and verification.

The roles require STEM degrees, ability to obtain security clearance, and potential relocation support.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in STEM completed by Aug 2027
• Master’s degree by Aug 2027 (or Bachelor’s with 2 years experience for T02)
• Must be able to obtain and maintain U.S. Government security clearance (U.S. citizenship required)

Responsibilities

• Develop and integrate system simulation frameworks and performance models.
• Apply modeling best practices to mission and system analyses.
• Develop LORA, spares optimization, and ROI assessments.
• Conduct O&S cost analyses and inform decision-making.
• Apply MBSE to support design, analysis, and verification.
• Communicate results clearly to internal/external customers.
• Collaborate across teams in a fast-paced environment.

Skills

System modeling

Simulation

Mathematical modeling

O&S cost analysis

ROI assessment

Model-based systems engineering

Education

Bachelor’s degree in STEM

Master’s degree in STEM

Tools

Modeling frameworks

Job description

RELOCATION ASSISTANCE: Relocation assistance may be available CLEARANCE REQUIRED FOR START: Yes CLEARANCE TYPE: Top 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.

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)

• 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)

• 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 - $114,400.00

Secondary Level Salary Range: $91,800.00 - $137,600.00

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.

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.