Operations Analysis Simulations Engineer LV 2/3 (CA or FL)

Northrop Grumman; El Segundo (CA); On-site; USD 79,000 - 171,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Relocation assistance

9/80 work schedule

Job summary

Northrop Grumman Aeronautics Systems is seeking an Operations Analysis Simulations Engineer LV 2/3 in El Segundo, CA or Melbourne, FL to join our Systems Engineering team. The role focuses on modeling, simulation, and analysis of military systems, with opportunities to work on diverse projects and customers.

Qualifications include a STEM degree and 2+ years (LV2) or 5+ years (LV3) plus active TS clearance and SAP eligibility.

Qualifications

• Bachelor of Science degree in a STEM discipline with 2 years of experience or Master of Science in STEM.
• LV3: BS with 5 years, MS with 3 years, or PhD with 1 year experience.
• Active U.S. Government Top Secret Clearance or current Continuous Evaluation.
• Ability to obtain and maintain SAP clearance in a reasonable time.

Responsibilities

• Perform modeling, simulation, and analysis to support program development and R&D.
• Support lead in developing or assessing new requirements and technologies.
• Support mission engineering to trade performance against cost and requirements; develop scenarios.
• Communicate across engineering disciplines to integrate capabilities.

Skills

MATLAB

Python

C/C++

C#

Unix/Linux

Radar modeling

Education

Bachelor of Science in STEM

Master of Science in STEM

PhD in STEM

Tools

AFSIM

Suppressor

ESAMS

STK

Job description

RELOCATION ASSISTANCE: Relocation assistance may be available

CLEARANCE REQUIRED FOR START: Yes

CLEARANCE TYPE: Top 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 an Operations Analysis Simulations Engineer LV 2/3 (CA or FL) to join our team of qualified, diverse individuals within our Systems Engineering organization. This role is located in El Segundo, CA or Melbourne, FL.

In this role, you will primarily support:

• Military Systems Modeling and Simulation
• Threat system analysis
• System survivability analysis
• Mission performance/effectiveness analysis

Responsibilities:

• Perform modeling, simulation, and analysis to support program development, execution, and related research and development projects.
• Support lead in developing or assessing new requirements and evaluate advanced air vehicle concepts and technologies
• Support mission engineering activities to ensure performance capabilities of new systems and architectures are traded against cost and mission requirements; develop mission relevant scenarios; assess operational effectiveness of existing and emerging systems and capabilities in the threat environment.
• Communicate across the engineering disciplines and technology areas to integrate capabilities

We offer flexible work arrangements, 9/80 work schedule with every other Friday off, phenomenal learning opportunities, exposure to a wide variety of projects and customers, and a very friendly team environment. We are looking for self-directed professionals who thrive in collaborative environments.

This role can be filled at either the Engineer level or Principal Engineer level based on the qualifications below.

Basic Qualifications:

• LV2: Bachelor of Science degree in a Science, Technology, Engineering, or Mathematics (STEM) discipline and 2 years of experience OR a Master of Science degree in a STEM discipline.
• LV3: Bachelor of Science degree in a Science, Technology, Engineering, or Mathematics (STEM) discipline and 5 years of experience OR a Master of Science degree in a STEM discipline and 3 years of experience OR a PhD in a STEM discipline with 1 year of experience
• Must have an active U.S. Government Top Secret Security 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 Special Access Program (SAP) clearance within a reasonable amount of time as determined by business needs.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Familiarity in various aspects of advanced air and space assets and associated technologies to include:
  Low Observables
  Electronic Warfare
  Radar Modeling/Analysis
  RF/IR/EO/Acoustic Modeling/Analysis
  Survivability Analysis
  Countermeasures
  Operations
  Sensor Payloads
  Ground Station
• Ability to work both independent and in a team in a fast-paced environment, and brief technical approach and status to senior management
• Familiarity with Linux and/or Unix-based development.
• Knowledge of domain-specific radar principles, including signal processing, target acquisition, target tracking, resource management, discrimination, and battle manager interfaces.
• Experience related to with air vehicle sensors (RF, EO/IR, radar, ESM, SAR, etc.), data processing/fusion, data links, navigation, or vehicle control
• Experience in MATLAB, Python, C#, or C/C++ or other advanced programming languages
• Familiarity in USAF modeling and simulations tools such as AFSIM, Suppressor, ESAMS, STK or other engagement or mission level models

Primary Level Salary Range: $79,300.00 - $137,600.00

Secondary Level Salary Range: $98,400.00 - $171,000.00

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.