IR Plume Modeling & Simulation Engineer — Onsite

Northrop Grumman; United States; On-site; USD 83,000 - 155,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Life insurance

Disability insurance

Savings plan

Company paid holidays

PTO

Job summary

Northrop Grumman is seeking an IR Plume Modeling & Simulation Systems Engineer (Level 2/3) to advance high-fidelity models supporting MDA BMDS. You will work on threat modeling tools, IR signature predictions, and data production with cross-functional teams at Schriever Space Force Base.

The role requires a DoD Secret clearance, on-site work, and travel up to 10%. A strong background in modeling, Python/MATLAB, and feedback-driven development is essential.

Qualifications

• Active U.S. Government Secret clearance is required to start.
• Bachelor's degree in STEM with relevant experience; advanced degrees optional.
• Ability to travel up to 10% of the time.
• Experience with modeling and simulation data and its verification/validation.
• Strong problem solving, teamwork, and timely delivery capabilities.

Responsibilities

• Develop high-fidelity threat missile data for modeling tools.
• Assess IR signatures and associated phenomenology during flight.
• Collaborate with TMC engineers to define software requirements.
• Ensure data quality and alignment with stakeholder needs.
• Apply engineering methods to accurately portray missile behavior.

Skills

IR plume modeling

Python scripting

MATLAB

Bash scripting

Threat modeling

Data analysis

Software verification

Education

B.S. in STEM

M.S. in STEM

PhD in STEM

Tools

JANNAF plume codes

OSC

Python

MATLAB

Job description

Northrop Grumman is seeking an IR Plume Modeling & Simulation Systems Engineer (Level 2/3) to advance high-fidelity models supporting MDA BMDS. You will work on threat modeling tools, IR signature predictions, and data production with cross-functional teams at Schriever Space Force Base.

The role requires a DoD Secret clearance, on-site work, and travel up to 10%. A strong background in modeling, Python/MATLAB, and feedback-driven development is essential.