Operations Analysis Systems Engineer (Engineer or Principal Engineer Level)

0090 CORP-Corporate Office; United States; On-site; USD 79,300 - 137,600; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance coverage

Life and disability insurance

401(k) savings plan

Company-paid holidays

Potential overtime and discretionary bonus

Job summary

Northrop Grumman is looking for an Operations Analysis Engineer to join their Systems Engineering organization. This role involves supporting military systems modeling and analysis for program development, with a focus on operational effectiveness.

Located in Melbourne, FL or El Segundo, CA, the position requires a Top Secret clearance. Candidates with a Bachelor’s in STEM or equivalent experience are encouraged to apply. Benefits include health insurance, 401(k), and paid time off.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in a STEM discipline and 2 years of experience, or Master's degree in a STEM discipline.
• Active U.S. Government Top Secret clearance and ability to obtain SAP clearance.

Responsibilities

• Perform modeling, simulation, and analysis for program development.
• Lead assessments of new requirements for air vehicle concepts.
• Support mission engineering and evaluate performance capabilities.
• Develop scenarios and assess systems in threat environments.
• Communicate capabilities across engineering disciplines.

Skills

Modeling and simulation

Technical communication

Project management

Programming in MATLAB

Advanced programming languages

Education

Bachelor of Science in a STEM discipline

Master of Science in a STEM discipline

Tools

MATLAB

Python

C#

C/C++

AFSIM

Job description

Job Overview

Northrop Grumman Aeronautics Systems is seeking an Operations Analysis Engineer in the Systems Engineering organization. This position will support advanced military systems modeling, simulation, and analysis to inform program development and operational effectiveness.

Location and Travel

Melbourne, FL or El Segundo, CA. Travel required for approximately 10% of the time. Relocation assistance may be available.

Security Clearance

Top Secret clearance required for starting the position. Must hold an active U.S. Government Top Secret clearance and be able to obtain Special Access Program (SAP) clearance.

Responsibilities

• Perform modeling, simulation, and analysis to support program development, execution, and related research and development projects.
• Lead or assess 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 and assess operational effectiveness of existing and emerging systems in the threat environment.
• Communicate across engineering disciplines and technology areas to integrate capabilities.

Basic Qualifications

• Bachelor of Science degree in a STEM discipline and 2 years of experience, or a Master of Science degree in a STEM discipline.
• Active U.S. Government Top Secret clearance.
• Ability to obtain and maintain Special Access Program (SAP) clearance.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience with advanced air and space assets and associated technologies, including low observables, electronic warfare, radar, RF/IR/EO/acoustic modeling, survivability analysis, countermeasures, operations sensor payloads, and ground stations.
• Strong teamwork, independent work capability, and ability to present technical approaches to senior management.
• Familiarity with Linux and/or Unix-based development.
• Knowledge of domain‑specific radar principles and air vehicle sensors (RF, EO/IR, radar, ESM, SAR, etc.).
• Experience with data processing/fusion, data links, navigation, or vehicle control.
• Proficiency in MATLAB, Python, C#, or C/C++ or other advanced programming languages.
• Experience with USAF modeling and simulation tools such as AFSIM, Suppressor, ESAMS, STK, or other engagement or mission‑level models.

Salary

Primary Level: $79,300.00 – $137,600.00
Secondary Level: $98,400.00 – $171,000.00

Benefits

• Health insurance coverage
• Life and disability insurance
• 401(k) savings plan
• Company‑paid holidays and paid time off for vacation and personal business
• Potential overtime, shift differential, and discretionary bonus

Equal Opportunity Employer

Northrop Grumman is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We make 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, visit http://www.northropgrumman.com/EEO. U.S. citizenship is required for all positions with a government clearance and certain other restricted positions.