IR Plume Modeling & Simulation Engineer

Northrop Grumman; Colorado Springs (CO); On-site; USD 83,000 - 125,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Relocation assistance

Job summary

Northrop Grumman Space Systems, Missile Defense, is seeking an IR Plume Modeling & Simulation Systems Engineer (Level 2/3) to join the Threat Systems Engineering team at Schriever Space Force Base, Colorado Springs. The role focuses on high-fidelity IR signature modeling, data production, and collaboration with engineers across a dynamic delivery team.

The position requires a STEM degree with experience in modeling & simulation, scripting (Python/MATLAB/Bash), and an active Secret clearance

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in STEM with 2 years of related experience (Level 2) or a Master’s with 0–2 years (Level 2)
• Level 3 requires 5 years of related experience or Master’s with 3 years or PhD with 0–3 years
• Willingness to travel up to 10% to support business needs
• Active in-scope U.S. Government Secret clearance to start
• Experience with modeling and simulation data analysis and verification/validation
• Proficiency in scripting/automation languages such as Python, Bash, or MATLAB
• Foundational data analysis concepts and missile flight characteristics knowledge

Responsibilities

• Gain experience with threat model phenomenology focusing on Infrared signatures
• Research IR signature predictions and simulation models
• Collaborate to ensure data production for MDA Ground Test Modeling and Simulation
• Coordinate with TMC engineers on software requirements for threat modeling tools
• Develop high-fidelity threat missile signature data packages for multiple tools
• Apply engineering and mathematical algorithms to portray missile phenomenology accurately
• Work with minimal supervision as part of a delivery team to meet deadlines

Skills

Python scripting

MATLAB

Bash scripting

Data analysis concepts

Team collaboration

Problem solving

Education

B.S. in STEM

M.S. in STEM

Tools

OSC

Job description

Northrop Grumman Space Systems, Missile Defense, is seeking an IR Plume Modeling & Simulation Systems Engineer (Level 2/3) to join the Threat Systems Engineering team at Schriever Space Force Base, Colorado Springs. The role focuses on high-fidelity IR signature modeling, data production, and collaboration with engineers across a dynamic delivery team.

The position requires a STEM degree with experience in modeling & simulation, scripting (Python/MATLAB/Bash), and an active Secret clearance