Modeling & Simulation Systems Engineer - Level 4 (AHT)

0090 CORP-Corporate Office; United States; On-site; USD 129,000 - 194,000; Full time

Job summary

Northrop Grumman is seeking a Sr. Principal Modeling and Simulation Systems Engineer – Level 4 in Colorado Springs to support a growing portfolio of programs focusing on missile defense, space, and intelligence.

You will perform modeling, simulation, and analysis using government tools in a classified environment, leading project teams. The role emphasizes developing models with AFSIM, mentoring junior engineers, and presenting data to government customers, with travel up to 10%.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree in STEM with 8 years of related work experience, or a Master’s in STEM with 6 years, or 4 years with a PhD.
• Active in-scope U.S. Government Secret security clearance at time of application.
• Travel up to 10% to support business needs.
• Experience writing or reviewing complex technical papers or dissertations.
• Experience mentoring and developing junior engineers.
• Experience presenting data and analysis to Government customers.
• Ability to work autonomously and collaboratively in a team.
• Experience performing operations research: mathematical modelling, statistics, optimization.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Develop models and simulation using Government Off-the-Shelf tools like AFSIM in a classified environment.
• Contribute to challenging, diverse assignments across levels in a collaborative setting.

Skills

Modeling & Simulation

GOTS tools

Technical writing

Mentoring junior engineers

Data presentation

Autonomous teamwork

Operations research

Communication skills

Travel readiness

Education

Bachelor’s Degree in STEM

Master’s or PhD in STEM preferred

Accredited university

Tools

AFSIM

ANSYS STK

MATLAB

Python

CAMEO

DOORS

Jira

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 Space Systems, Multi-Domain Operations, and Missile Defense Integration Business Unit (BU) has an exciting career opportunity for a Sr. Principal Modeling and Simulation Systems Engineer – Level 4 to join our team of qualified, diverse individuals. This position will be in Colorado Springs, CO.

Position Overview

The Sr. Principal Modeling and Simulation Systems Engineer – 4 will support a growing portfolio of programs and IRADs that focus on missile defense, space, and intelligence and will support various modeling, simulation, and analysis (MS&A) project teams performing modeling and simulation engineering utilizing government tools and standards.

Essential Functions

This position will specifically focus on the development of models and simulation using Government Off-the-Shelf (GOTS) tools like AFSIM in a classified environment. Seeking candidates who find satisfaction in working on challenging and diverse assignments in collaborative settings across all levels.

Basic Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree in a STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering or Mathematics) discipline from an accredited university and 8 years of related work experience, or a Master's Degree in STEM and 6 years of related work experience, or 4 years of related work experience with a PhD in STEM.
• Applicants must have a current, active in-scope U.S. Government issued Secret security clearance at the time of application and is required to start work.
• Ability and willingness to travel up to 10% to support business needs.
• Experience writing or reviewing complex technical white papers or dissertations.
• Experience mentoring and developing junior-level engineers.
• Experience presenting data and analysis to Government customers.
• Ability to work autonomously and collaboratively in a team setting.
• Experience performing operations research activities such as mathematical modelling, statistical analysis, and optimization.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.

Preferred Qualifications

• Master’s Degree or PhD in a highly technical STEM discipline.
• Experience utilizing modeling and simulation tools like AFSIM, Ansys STK, or a similar modeling and simulation framework.
• Experience with modeling behaviors of space assets, such as orbital maneuvers.
• Experience in MATLAB, Python, or similar programming languages for data analysis.
• Experience in CAMEO, Magic Draw, DOORS, or other requirement management tools.
• Experience with Atlassian tools like Cameo and Jira.
• Experience using the Advanced Framework for Simulation, Integration, and Modeling (AFSIM), Ansys Systems Tool Kit (STK), or a similar mission-level modeling and simulation framework.
• Experience supporting proposals for capture efforts.
• Experience conducting trade studies and familiarity with trade study methodologies.
• Experience with formal verification and validation processes.
• Experience using agile development methodologies.

Primary Level Salary Range: $129,300.00 - $193,900.00

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.

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.