Modeling Simulation and Analysis Engineer (Engineer or Principal Engineer Level)

0090 CORP-Corporate Office; United States; On-site; USD 110,000 - 170,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance coverage

Life and disability insurance

Savings plan

Company paid holidays

Paid time off (PTO)

Job summary

Northrop Grumman Aeronautics Systems seeks a Modeling, Simulation, and Analysis Engineer (Engineer or Principal Engineer) to join the Campaign Analysis program in its SA&S Organization. The role focuses on developing test strategies, translating CONOPs into campaign-level simulations, and delivering analyses to solve fleet sizing and operational questions.

Located in Redondo Beach, CA, the position requires a secret clearance and collaboration across cross-functional teams.

Qualifications

• Ability to communicate effectively in writing and orally.
• Ability to coordinate with stakeholders and teams.
• Experience presenting technical results to diverse audiences.

Responsibilities

• Developing and implementing test strategies, plans and procedures.
• Ensuring compliance with program requirements and NG processes.
• Synthesizing data and communicating results to leadership.
• Translating CONOPs into modeled simulation behaviors and campaign models.
• Delivering campaign-level analyses addressing fleet sizing and operations.
• Collaborating with cross-functional teams and SA&S programs.

Skills

Communication (oral & written)

Stakeholder management

Task prioritization

Technical presentation

Education

BSc in STEM

MSc in STEM

PhD in STEM

Tools

Objected Oriented Python

AFSIM

CFAM

STORM

COSAGE

Jira

Confluence

Bitbucket

Github

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,

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 sector has an opening for a Modeling, Simulation, and Analysis Engineer (Engineer or Principal Engineer Level) to join our team of qualified, diverse individuals within our Systems Engineering organization.

This position is located in Redondo Beach, CA.

In this role, you will serve as an experienced Modeling Simulation and Analysis Engineer to join the Campaign Analysis (CA) Program, part of Systems Analysis and Simulation (SA&S) Organization.

Additional responsibilities include:

• Developing and implementing comprehensive test strategies, plans, procedures
• Ensure compliance with program requirements, industry standards, NG processes as needed
• Soliciting input from various stakeholders, synthesize data, and communicate results to various levels of leadership within the organization
• Developing and translating CONOPs and related tactics into modeled simulation behaviors in campaign-level models
• Delivering campaign-level analysis to solve a variety of fleet sizing and operational problems
• Collaborating closely with cross functional teams and cross (related) programs and SA&S teams
• Developing roadmaps and plans to support Campaign Analysis strategic objectives
• Serving as key liaison for inquiries and communications regarding related products and services

Critical Skills for Success in this Role:

• Ability to communicate effectively both orally and in writing
• Ability to maintain cooperative working relationships with existing and prospective stakeholders
• Ability to prioritize and adjust tasks to accomplish project results
• Ability to clearly present technical approaches and findings to a variety of audiences

Basic Qualifications:

• At the Engineer Level: Must have a Bachelors of Science degree in a STEM field and at least 2 years of relevant military / professional experience, OR a Master's Degree in a STEM field and at least some of relevant military / professional / academic experience
• At the Principal Engineer Level: Must have a Bachelors of Science degree in a STEM field and at least 5 years of relevant military / professional experience, OR a Master's Degree in a STEM field and at least 3 years of relevant military / professional experience, OR a PhD and at least 1 year of relevant military / professional / academic experience
• And at Both Levels: Must have the ability to obtain and maintain a US Government Secret or higher clearance (with a background investigation completed within the last 6 years or currently enrolled into Continuous Evaluation). Must have experience with Objected Oriented Simulation Must be familiar with military operations analysis Must have the ability to obtain and maintain Special Access Program (SAP) clearance within a reasonable amount of time as determined by business needs.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Experience with Objected Oriented Python for Simulation
• Experienced in Campaign-level Simulation and Modeling Analysis
• Experienced in wargaming or virtual simulation at the campaign or mission level
• Experience with multi-resolution conceptual model development, verification, and validation processes to develop simulations to address questions on military operations.
• Experience with linear and non-linear optimization models and their application
• Experience with relevant Operation Analysis Tools: AFSIM, CFAM, STORM, COSAGE
• Familiar with team collaboration tools like Jira, Confluence, Bitbucket, Github, etc.

Primary Level Salary Range:

$0.00 - $0.00

Secondary Level Salary Range:

$0.00 - $0.00

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.

• health insurance coverage
• life and disability insurance
• savings plan
• Company paid holidays
• 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.

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We are a pioneering company. With careers across all areas: air, cyber, land, sea and space – our 90,000 employees work as one to defend and define the future. Northrop Grumman careers and internships are as varied as your interests, with a lifetime of potential that will give you every opportunity to do your best work. Working together with people from many backgrounds, personal passions and disciplines, we share a drive to push the boundaries of science, technology and engineering to meet the ever evolving needs of our customers worldwide.