Modeling Simulation & Analysis Engineer (Level 2)

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

Job summary

Northrop Grumman Aeronautics Systems in El Segundo, CA, seeks a Modeling Simulation and Analysis Engineer to lead technical teams, develop models and scenarios, and drive mission-level analysis across air, ground, and space domains.

Responsibilities include developing simulation frameworks, performance models, and threat models while collaborating with air vehicle engineers and leadership to refine CONOPs and system requirements.

Qualifications

• Bachelor of Science in a STEM field and 2+ years of systems engineering experience, or a Master's degree with related experience.
• Active U.S. Government Secret or higher clearance required or in process.
• Ability to obtain and maintain Top Secret clearance; SAP clearance eligibility.
• Scripting experience with MATLAB, Python, C++, or Java.
• Experience with simulation frameworks such as AFSIM, Suppressor, or STK.
• Experience modeling operational environments and performing mission analyses.

Responsibilities

• Lead teams in technical execution of systems analysis and simulation tasks/projects.
• Develop software/tools to model system behavior in real-time and constructive simulations.
• Develop and use advanced GUIs and visualization tools.
• Conduct trade studies via simulation to recommend alternative architectures.
• Perform operational analysis and mission effectiveness assessments.
• Create and apply TTP knowledge to support blue/red kill chains across multiple environments.
• Provide CONOPS, modeling and simulation support to leadership for program development.
• Ensure continuity between operational capabilities and system performance through the Systems Engineering V-model.

Skills

Leadership

Systems Engineering

Modeling & Simulation

Trade studies

Education

Bachelor's degree in STEM

Master's degree

Tools

MATLAB

Python

C++

Java

AFSIM

Suppressor

STK

Job description

RELOCATION ASSISTANCE: Relocation assistance may be available
CLEARANCE REQUIRED FOR START: Yes
CLEARANCE TYPE: Secret
TRAVEL: Yes, 10% of the Time
Description
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 - from the first flight across the Atlantic Ocean, to stealth bombers, to landing on the moon. 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 — and we have an insatiable drive to do what others think is impossible. Our employees are not only part of history, they're making history.
Northrop Grumman Aeronautics Systems has an opening for a Modeling Simulation and Analysis Engineer to join our team of qualified, diverse individuals within our Systems Engineering organization. This role is located in El Segundo, CA.
Northrop Grumman’s Aeronautics Systems – Research & Advanced Design (R&AD) transforms breakthrough ideas into mission-ready capabilities through intelligent anticipation. We’re the front-end design engine, defining what comes next. From developing cutting-edge next-generation future aircraft to trailblazing collaborative autonomous platforms, we push the boundaries of technology and forge industry-leading partnerships that set new standards for what’s possible.
Our team owns the full lifecycle of advanced concept creation, from visionary early-stage designs and rapid prototyping to high-impact demonstrations and solving the toughest technical challenges in survivability, autonomy, and battle management. We seek curious, adaptable people who thrive on turning intuition into breakthrough solutions. If you’re driven to invent the future, build what’s next, and shape the landscape of national security, this is where you belong.
In this role, you will provide technical leadership and work in collaborative small team environments to conduct research and analysis, develop models and scenarios, and perform analysis of a wide variety of system types across multiple domains (friendly and adversary; ground, air and space) to drive the development of clean-sheet requirements, refine existing program system requirements, and influence the pursuit of future technologies and capabilities. You will work with air vehicle and subsystem engineers, as well as with program and customer leadership, to recommend candidate designs, and to develop Concepts of Operation (CONOPs) and Tactics, Techniques and Procedures (TTPs) at the system, mission, and campaign levels.
You will be responsible for developing new and/or integrate existing system simulation frameworks, performance models and algorithms, threat models and command and control models.
Essential Functions

• Lead teams in technical execution systems analysis and simulation tasks/projects.
• Develop software and analytical tools to model behavior of systems in real-time and constructive simulations.
• Develop, integrate, and use advanced graphical user interfaces and visualization tools.
• Model operational environments, performs trade studies via computer simulation and recommends alternative architectures.
• Performs operational analysis and mission effectiveness analysis.
• Create and apply knowledge of TTPs to support blue/red kill chains across multiple security environments, programs, architectures, and platforms.
• Provide blue/red tactics and CONOPS modeling, simulation, and analysis in mission-level models to help accomplish long-term objectives related to program development, execution, and related research and development projects.
• Perform mission engineering activities to ensure continuity between desired operational capabilities and delivered system performance, through the Systems Engineering “V”. Ensure performance capabilities of new systems and architectures are traded against cost and mission requirements; develop operationally relevant mission scenarios; assess operational effectiveness of existing and emerging systems and capabilities in representative operational environments.
• Solicit input from various stakeholders, synthesize data, and communicate results to various levels of leadership within the organization.
• Thrive in a fast-paced work environment with high expectations, significantly diverse assignments, collaborative/team settings across all levels.

Basic Qualifications

• Must have a Bachelor’s of Science Degree in a STEM discipline and at least 2 years of related professional / military experience in Systems Engineering, OR a Master's Degree and at least some related professional / military experience in Systems Engineering
• Must have an active US Government Secret or higher clearance (with a background investigation completed within the last 6 years or currently enrolled into Continuous Evaluation).
• Must have the ability to obtain and maintain a US Government Top Secret clearance within a reasonable amount of time as determined by business needs.
• Must have the ability to obtain and maintain Special Access Program (SAP) clearance within a reasonable amount of time as determined by business needs.
• Must have scripting experience with tools such as MATLAB, Python, C++, Java, or experience conducting software-based trade studies.
• Must have experience with developing advanced data analysis visualization tool sets.
• Must have experience with simulation framework tools such as AFSIM, Suppressor, or STK.
• Must have experience modeling operational environments, conducting operations analysis and mission effectiveness trade study analyses.

Preferred Qualifications

• Operational military background or experience in any of the following: Fighter or Bomber Pilot, Electronic Warfare Officer/Weapons Systems Officer, Air Battle Manager, Intelligence Officer, Joint Duty Officer
• Familiarity with AGILE, MBSE, and/or system architecture.
• Effective project management skills and good communication.
• Experience with version control tools (Bitbucket, GitHub, Gitlab, etc.).
• Strong interpersonal and leadership skills.
• Excellent communications skills, including the ability to present and brief technical data to all levels of leadership within the organization and U.S. Government.
• A current active in-scope U.S. Government DoD Top Secret security clearance with current or previous Special Program Access (SAP)/SCI.
• Experience in at least one of the following areas:
  • Research, Analysis, and Creating Assessments of Foreign Threats to US Military systems
  • Operations Modeling and Simulation of Radars, Missiles, Integrated Air Defense Systems (IADS), Air, Sea, and/or Space platforms
  • Analysis of defense systems at the mission level of Survivability, Lethality, Vulnerability, and Engagement.
  • Low Observables (LO)
  • Modeling and Analysis of Radio Frequency (RF) signals, Infrared (IR), Electro-Optical (EO), and/or Acoustic
  • Modeling and Analysis of Electronic Attack (EA), Electronic Protection (EP), and/or Electronic Countermeasures
  • Friendly/Adversary CONOPs and tactics

Primary Level Salary Range: $91,800.00 - $137,600.00
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.
Depending on the position, employees may be eligible for overtime, shift differential, and a discretionary bonus in addition to base pay. Annual bonuses are designed to reward individual contributions as well as allow employees to share in company results. Employees in Vice President or Director positions may be eligible for Long Term Incentives. In addition, Northrop Grumman provides a variety of benefits including health insurance coverage, life and disability insurance, savings plan, Company paid holidays and paid time off (PTO) for vacation and/or personal business.
The application period for the job is estimated to be 20 days from the job posting date. However, this timeline may be shortened or extended depending on business needs and the availability of qualified candidates.
Northrop Grumman is an Equal Opportunity 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. For our complete EEO and pay transparency statement, please visit http://www.northropgrumman.com/EEO. U.S. Citizenship is required for all positions with a government clearance and certain other restricted positions.