Mission-Critical Systems Modeling & Simulation Engineer

Northrop Grumman; Palmdale (CA); On-site; USD 92,000 - 138,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Relocation assistance

9/80 schedule

Flexible work arrangements

Job summary

Northrop Grumman is seeking a Systems Modeling and Simulation Engineer to join our Aerospace Systems team, based in San Diego, CA (preferred) or Palmdale, CA. The role focuses on developing simulation frameworks, conducting statistical analyses, and applying probability-based methods to improve performance and readiness.

Successful candidates will analyze inventory effectiveness, model operational environments, and collaborate with stakeholders.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in a STEM discipline with 2 years of statistical analysis, data analysis, or system modeling experience in a professional environment; OR Master’s degree in a STEM discipline with 0 years experience.
• Must have advanced proficiency with MS Excel (extensive formula calculations, pivot tables/charts, macros, etc.)
• Must be able to obtain and maintain US Government Secret clearance.
• Must have the ability to obtain and maintain a US Government Top Secret Clearance, Special Access Program (SAP), and SCI clearance within a reasonable amount of time as determined by the company.
• Willing and able to travel up to 25%.

Responsibilities

• Developing new and/or integrate existing system simulation frameworks, performance models and algorithms, threat models, and command and control models.
• Simulate real-time operation and develop software/models that represent projected behavior of systems.
• Develop, integrate, and use advanced graphical user interfaces and visualization tools.
• Model operational environments, perform trade studies via computer simulation and recommend alternative architectures.
• Perform operational analysis and mission effectiveness analysis.
• Develop and integrate mission concept development, Level of Repair Analysis (LORA), spares sensitivity, Operations and Support (O&S) cost analyses / ROI, and model-based system engineering.
• Develop and adapt existing models, methods, and simulations to support the design, development, and sustainment of system design concepts and technologies.

Skills

Statistical analysis

Data analysis

System modeling

Excel

Secret clearance

Education

Bachelor's degree in STEM

Master’s degree in STEM

Tools

Tempo

VMetric

EDCAS

MAAF

LCOM

Job description

Northrop Grumman is seeking a Systems Modeling and Simulation Engineer to join our Aerospace Systems team, based in San Diego, CA (preferred) or Palmdale, CA. The role focuses on developing simulation frameworks, conducting statistical analyses, and applying probability-based methods to improve performance and readiness.

Successful candidates will analyze inventory effectiveness, model operational environments, and collaborate with stakeholders.