Mission Modeling & Simulation Engineer (Secret) - Onsite

Northrop Grumman; Chandler (AZ); On-site; USD 153,000 - 229,000; Full time

Job summary

Northrop Grumman in Chandler, AZ is seeking a Systems Engineer - Level 5, Mission Modeling Simulation, to design and implement physics-based models, build mission scenarios, and perform quantitative analyses for advanced missile systems. You’ll collaborate with cross-functional teams and deliver end-to-end simulations.

The role requires strong MATLAB, Python, and C/C++ skills, plus experience in defense modeling and design of experiments. On-site position with relocation support available.

Qualifications

• U.S. citizenship is required.
• Active US Government Secret security clearance.
• Experience in modeling, simulation, and analysis for defense systems (missiles/interceptors).
• Proficiency in MATLAB, Python, C/C++ for algorithm development and data analysis.
• Strong background in probability, statistics and DOE applied to weapon systems.

Responsibilities

• Develop and integrate mission-level and system-level performance models, algorithms, and simulations.
• Perform mission effectiveness studies and trade analyses for capabilities.
• Implement algorithms in MATLAB, Python, or C/C++ to support simulations.
• Build realistic scenarios to test end-to-end performance against threats.
• Document methods and results in clear reports and present to leadership.
• ment or collaborate with cross-functional teams.

Skills

Modeling & Simulation

Python

MATLAB

C/C++

Design of Experiments

Operations Analysis

Communication

Mentoring

Education

Bachelor's degree in STEM + 12 years exp OR Master’s + 10 years OR PhD + 8 years

Tools

AFSIM

NGTS

Brawler

STK

MATLAB/Simulink

Jira

Bitbucket/Git

Job description

Northrop Grumman in Chandler, AZ is seeking a Systems Engineer - Level 5, Mission Modeling Simulation, to design and implement physics-based models, build mission scenarios, and perform quantitative analyses for advanced missile systems. You’ll collaborate with cross-functional teams and deliver end-to-end simulations.

The role requires strong MATLAB, Python, and C/C++ skills, plus experience in defense modeling and design of experiments. On-site position with relocation support available.