Lead MS&A Systems Engineer - Hypersonic Trajectory Analysis

Northrop Grumman Corp.; Roy (UT); On-site; USD 98,000 - 148,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Dental & Vision coverage

401k

Educational Assistance

Life Insurance

Employee Assistance Programs & Work/Li

Paid Time Off

Health & Wellness Resources

Employee Discounts

Job summary

Northrop Grumman Defense Systems seeks a Principal Systems Engineer for Modeling, Simulation and Analysis (MS&A) in Roy, Utah.

The role focuses on hypersonic re-entry and trajectory analysis to support testing, development, and analysis of advanced payloads within the Strategic Deterrent Systems Flight Systems Futures organization.

Applicants must hold a STEM degree with senior experience, U.S. citizenship, and a current Secret clearance, with strong written and verbal communication skills.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in a STEM discipline with related experience.
• Must be a U.S. Citizen with active Secret clearance.
• Ability to obtain SAP approval within time.
• Experience with modeling, simulation, and analysis of Aerospace Vehicles.
• Experience generating 6-DoF trajectories for hypersonic platforms.
• Experience with trajectory analysis for boost phase ascent.
• Demonstrated data analysis and visualization skills.
• Programming in C++, MATLAB, Python, or Fortran and Git usage.

Responsibilities

• Work on hypersonic re-entry and advanced payload trajectory analysis.
• Generate 6-DoF trajectories for hypersonic platforms.
• Support trajectory analysis for boost phase ascent.
• Contribute to testing, development, and analysis efforts.
• Demonstrate strong written and oral communication skills.

Skills

C++

MATLAB

Python

Fortran

Data analysis

Git

Technical writing

Communication

Education

Bachelor's degree in STEM

Master's degree in STEM

PhD in STEM

Tools

TAOS

AFSIM

STK

Job description

Northrop Grumman Defense Systems seeks a Principal Systems Engineer for Modeling, Simulation and Analysis (MS&A) in Roy, Utah.

The role focuses on hypersonic re-entry and trajectory analysis to support testing, development, and analysis of advanced payloads within the Strategic Deterrent Systems Flight Systems Futures organization.

Applicants must hold a STEM degree with senior experience, U.S. citizenship, and a current Secret clearance, with strong written and verbal communication skills.