Principal Modeling & Simulation Engineer - Secret Clearance

Northrop Grumman; San Diego (CA); On-site; USD 114,000 - 213,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Savings plan

PTO and holidays

Discretionary bonus

Job summary

Northrop Grumman Aeronautics Systems seeks a Modeling & Simulation Systems Engineer to join the RAD team in Rancho Bernardo, CA or El Segundo, CA. You will model environments, perform trade studies, and develop mission-effectiveness analyses for next-generation capabilities.

The role requires strong MATLAB, Python, C++, or Java skills, and an active US Government clearance. You will lead small teams and contribute to rapid prototyping in a high-paced setting.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in a STEM field with 5+ years of relevant experience.
• Advanced degrees preferred for higher levels.
• Active clearance required (Secret or higher).

Responsibilities

• Model operational environments and perform trade studies via computer simulation.
• Develop capability and perform mission effectiveness analysis within system-of-systems tools such as AFSIM, Suppressor, or Brawler.
• Provide blue/red CONOPS modeling, simulation, and analysis to support long-term program goals.

Skills

MATLAB

Python

C++

Java

CI/CD

Version control

Education

Bachelor's in STEM

Master's in STEM

PhD in STEM

Tools

AFSIM

Suppressor

Brawler

GitHub/Bitbucket

Azure DevOps

Job description

Northrop Grumman Aeronautics Systems seeks a Modeling & Simulation Systems Engineer to join the RAD team in Rancho Bernardo, CA or El Segundo, CA. You will model environments, perform trade studies, and develop mission-effectiveness analyses for next-generation capabilities.

The role requires strong MATLAB, Python, C++, or Java skills, and an active US Government clearance. You will lead small teams and contribute to rapid prototyping in a high-paced setting.