Principal Modeling & Simulation Engineer, Secret Clearance

Northrop Grumman; United States; On-site; USD 114,000 - 213,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Relocation assistance may be available

Job summary

Northrop Grumman Aeronautics Systems seeks a Modeling & Simulation Systems Engineer to join the RAD team in support of a next‑generation campaign. This role is based in Rancho Bernardo, CA or El Segundo, CA, tackling complex modeling tasks with blue/red CONOPS and advancing strategic capabilities.

Ideal candidates possess strong MATLAB skills, relevant leadership experience, and the ability to obtain/maintain a Secret or higher clearance.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's or higher in a STEM field with relevant experience.
• Experience leading analysis efforts and projects.
• Proficiency in MATLAB required; other languages preferred.

Responsibilities

• Model operational environments and conduct trade studies via simulation.
• Develop capability and analyze mission effectiveness in SBM tools.
• Apply TTP knowledge to support blue/red kill chains across environments.
• Provide modeling, simulation and analysis for program development and R&D.
• Ensure continuity between desired capabilities and system performance.
• Communicate results to leadership and stakeholders.
• Lead teams up to six people on projects.

Skills

MATLAB

Python

C++

Java

Project leadership

Adversarial behavior analysis

Threat modeling

MBSE

CI/CD pipelines

Education

B.S. in STEM

M.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 support of a next‑generation campaign. This role is based in Rancho Bernardo, CA or El Segundo, CA, tackling complex modeling tasks with blue/red CONOPS and advancing strategic capabilities.

Ideal candidates possess strong MATLAB skills, relevant leadership experience, and the ability to obtain/maintain a Secret or higher clearance.