Mission Support Threat Engineer 3

Northrop Grumman Corp. (AU); Colorado; On-site; USD 100,000 - 151,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a pioneering company at the forefront of technological advancements as a Principal System Engineer. This role offers the opportunity to engage in high-stakes projects that shape the future of missile defense systems. You'll be part of a dynamic team, working on cutting-edge modeling and simulation techniques to develop critical threat modeling products. With a focus on collaboration and innovation, this position is perfect for those who thrive in a detail-oriented environment and are passionate about engineering. If you're ready to make a significant impact and grow your career, this is the ideal opportunity for you.

Benefits

Comprehensive benefits package

Professional development opportunities

Diverse workforce

Supportive work environment

Qualifications

• 5 years of experience in modeling and simulation with a Bachelor's degree.
• Knowledge of systems engineering and requirements development.

Responsibilities

• Develop high-fidelity threat modeling products for missile defense.
• Collaborate with engineers to ensure model accuracy and reliability.

Skills

Modeling and Simulation

Requirements Development

Systems Engineering Process

IR Signature Modeling

Radar Cross Section (RCS)

Model Based Systems Engineering (MBSE)

Dynamic Team Environment

Project Management

Education

Bachelor's degree in STEM

Master's degree in STEM

PhD in STEM

Tools

Modeling Software

Simulation Tools

Agile Methodologies

Project Scheduling Tools

Job description

Requisition ID: R10179430

• Category: Engineering

• Location: Schriever AFB, Colorado, United States of America

• Clearance Type: Secret

• Telecommute: No- Teleworking not available for this position

• Shift: Days (United States of America)

• Travel Required: Yes, 10% of the Time

• Positions Available: 1

At Northrop Grumman, our employees have incredible opportunities to work on revolutionary systems that impact people's lives around the world today, and for generations to come. Our pioneering and inventive spirit has enabled us to be at the forefront of many technological advancements in our nation's history. We look for people who have bold new ideas, courage and a pioneering spirit to join forces to invent the future, and have fun along the way. Our culture thrives on intellectual curiosity, cognitive diversity and bringing your whole self to work.

The Specialized Warfighter Development Contract’s (SWDC) Threat Products Services (TPS) / Threat Modeling Center (TMC) at Northrop Grumman Space System is looking for you to join our Mission Support Threat Engineering (MSTE) team as a Principal System Engineer located at Schriever Space Force Base, Colorado Springs, CO. Relocation assistance is not available.

The Threat Modeling Center is responsible for the development and delivery of high-fidelity threat modeling products in support of the Missile Defense Agency (MDA) and MDA’s Ballistic Missile Defense System (BMDS). TMC is responsible for the development of models and simulations (M&S) used to stimulate element models of MDA’s BMDS, including kinematic missile modeling, IR and RF signatures modeling, data production/analysis activities, and maintenance/sustainment activities for the entire TMC software baseline.

The Mission Support Threat Engineer role serves as a missile threats specialist, threats model developer, and a verifier and validator of threat representations across the kinematic, RF, and IR signatures domains. This Systems Engineering specialized position requires a detail-oriented mid-level engineer responsible for capturing and documenting requirements as they pertain to the development of Missiles’ kinematic, RF, and IR signatures models. Must have a good understanding of modeling and simulation methods and processes. Must be familiar with Radar Cross Section (RCS), and Infrared Signatures concepts. The selected individual must be able to work with little to no direct supervision, work as an integral member of a product delivery team and meet time critical delivery schedules.

This role requires candidates to be onsite daily with no option for remote/hybrid work.

Job responsibilities will include, but not limited to the following:

• Gain experience with threat model phenomenology with focus on components of missile systems trajectories and signatures.

• Research into RCS and IR signature model development requirements.

• Understand stakeholders’ requirements and ensure quality production of deliverables.

• Actively work with the team to ensure automation and tools improvement are rightfully coordinated.

• Able to work on defined schedule to timely support MDA Ground Test Modeling and Simulation.

• Work in close coordination with Missile Modeling Engineers to ensure that model requirements are met, and V&V confirm models’ accuracy and reliability.

Basic Qualifications for a Principal Systems Engineer:

• 5 years of relevant experience with a Bachelor’s degree in a STEM discipline; 3 Years with Masters; 0 Years with PhD.

• Modeling, Simulation, and automation experience.

• Knowledge and experience with the systems engineering process.

• Experience with requirements development and traceability.

• Practical experience with Model Base Systems Engineering (MBSE).

• Previous experience modeling and simulating signature profiles and responses in the IR signature and RCS domains.

• Experience with flight characteristics, motion, and performance of missile systems.

• Familiarity with hard body heating of objects and their corresponding signatures representation.

• Must be self-motivated, able to work in a dynamic team environment.

• Active or Interim DoD Secret Clearance with ability to obtain a Top Secret with access to SCI.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Strong math, physics, or engineering background.

• Strong background with missile system models, atmospheric dynamics, and performance.

• Mastery of engineering modeling principles behind body motion, trajectory analysis, counter measures, debris, and signature modeling.

• Familiarity with Optical Signatures Code (OSC).

• Strong knowledge of the flight characteristics, motion, atmospheric dynamics, and performance of missiles.

• Experience with Model-based Systems Engineering theory and tools.

• Experience in Agile software development methodologies including Scrum and Kanban.

• Technical Planning, project management and project scheduling experience.

• Ability to obtain DoD Top Secret Clearance with access to SCI.

What We Can Offer You:

Northrop Grumman provides a comprehensive benefits package and a work environment that encourages your growth and supports the mutual success of our people and our company.

Salary Range: $100,300 - $150,500

The above salary range represents a general guideline; however, Northrop Grumman considers a number of factors when determining base salary offers such as the scope and responsibilities of the position and the candidate's experience, education, skills and current market conditions.

Northrop Grumman is committed to hiring and retaining a diverse workforce. We are proud to be an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer, making decisions without regard to race, color, religion, creed, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, national origin, age, veteran status, disability, or any other protected class.