Lead Modeling, Simulation & Performance Engineer – Radar Systems

Northrop Grumman Corp.; Baltimore, Northern (MD, KY); Hybrid; USD 109,000 - 163,000; Full time

Job summary

Northrop Grumman Corp. in Baltimore, MD seeks a Principal or Senior Principal Modeling Simulation & Performance Analysis Systems Engineer. This on-site role requires a Secret clearance, DoD testing experience, and proficiency in Python/C++ with HPC experience.

You will lead MS&A across radar systems, develop models, run large-scale simulations, and collaborate with multidisciplinary teams. The position emphasizes verification, validation, and operational documentation, with opportunities for

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Science, Technology, Engineering or Mathematics or related field with relevant experience.
• Experience in modeling, simulation, experimentation, and analysis for defense systems.
• Programming experience in Python, C/C++, and scripting in Unix/Linux or Windows environments.

Responsibilities

• Perform performance-focused modeling and simulation to evaluate system and subsystem behavior.
• Analyze IQ data and radar-related data through processing chains to validate models.
• Develop and maintain performance models, simulation frameworks, and analysis tools.

Skills

Modeling & simulation

Performance analysis

Python

C/C++

Linux/Windows scripting

Statistics

Design of experiments

High-performance computing

DoD testing principles

Education

Bachelor’s degree in STEM

Tools

JMP

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Job description

Northrop Grumman Corp. in Baltimore, MD seeks a Principal or Senior Principal Modeling Simulation & Performance Analysis Systems Engineer. This on-site role requires a Secret clearance, DoD testing experience, and proficiency in Python/C++ with HPC experience.

You will lead MS&A across radar systems, develop models, run large-scale simulations, and collaborate with multidisciplinary teams. The position emphasizes verification, validation, and operational documentation, with opportunities for