Principal / Senior Modeling Simulation & Performance Analysis Systems Engineer

ngc; Baltimore (MD); On-site; USD 109,000 - 163,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Life insurance

Disability insurance

Savings plan

Paid holidays and PTO

Job summary

Northrop Grumman in Baltimore seeks a Principal or Senior Principal Modeling Simulation & Performance Analysis Systems Engineer to join the Modeling, Simulation and Analysis Section on-site. You will drive performance engineering, software integration, and test activities using credible modeling, simulation, and analysis across radar systems.

Requirements include DoD secret clearance, SAP access ability, and expertise in Python/C++, HPC.

Qualifications

• Degree in STEM with relevant experience in modeling, simulation, experimentation, and analysis.
• U.S. Citizenship and ability to obtain SAP access.
• Experience with DoD testing, acquisition principles, and weapon tests.
• Strong programming and scripting skills in Python, C/C++, Linux/Windows.

Responsibilities

• Perform performance-focused modeling and simulation on HPC grids.
• Link system requirements to performance metrics and interfaces.
• Plan verification artifacts for design verification testing.
• Develop and improve performance models and visualization tools.
• Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams to diagnose performance issues.
• Generate technical material for briefings and reviews.
• Support radar algorithm validation and data tracing through processing chain.
• Contribute to DOE and test readiness activities.

Skills

Python

C/C++

Linux scripting

Windows scripting

Statistics

Design of experiments

High-performance computing

Education

Bachelor’s degree

Master’s degree

PhD

Tools

Python

C/C++

Linux

Windows

Job 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.

We are looking for a Principal Modeling Simulation and Analysis Engineer or Senior Principal Modeling Simulation & Performance Analysis Systems Engineer to join our team in Baltimore, MD. This position requires 100% on-site work.

What You Will Get to Do:

As an integral member of the Modeling, Simulation and Analysis Section and the broader Systems Engineering team, you will accelerate delivery of capabilities to our customers through performance engineering, software integration, and test activities that leverage credible modeling, simulation, experimentation, and analysis. You will apply MS&A techniques with a focus on systems and software performance analysis across all phases of radar systems engineering to assess, validate, and optimize system and subsystem performance, interacting with IQ data from simulated and real-world collections, following it through the radar processing chain, and working closely with M&S and radar mode teams to identify and resolve deficiencies in both modeled data and operational modes.

• Perform performance-focused modeling and simulation on high-performance computing grids to evaluate and optimize system and subsystem behavior, conduct trade studies, and generate systems engineering documents, reports, and operational documentation.
• Utilize Modeling, Simulation, Experimentation, and Analysis (MSE&A) frameworks to support software integration, algorithm development, and radar mode validation, ensuring consistency between modeled environments and real-world data.
• Assess system capabilities by linking system and subsystem requirements to performance metrics and mission threads, defining and verifying interfaces and their connections that enable mission execution, and supporting integration and test activities during development.
• Support systems engineering radar algorithm validation by tracing IQ data through the radar processing chain, comparing modeled and collected data, and identifying performance shortfalls and corrective actions.
• Plan, generate, and execute verification and validation artifacts supporting system design verification testing and system acceptance testing, including test plans, procedures, and data review packages.
• Develop and improve performance models, simulation frameworks, and analysis tools, including physics-based radar models, threat and environment models, and command-and-control interactions, to accurately represent system behavior under varied conditions.
• Perform large-scale data analytics, probabilities, and statistics, including the application of design of experiments techniques for the evaluation of system and mission performance, algorithm robustness, and sensitivity to key parameters.
• Collaborate with interdisciplinary teams (M&S, software, radar modes, systems integration & test) to diagnose performance issues, recommend design changes or tuning, and ensure integrated solutions meet performance requirements.
• Generate and present technical material to support internal and external customer briefings, technical reviews, and design/test readiness events.
• Innovate to solve problems and identify improvements across MSE&A products, performance analysis workflows, and integration/test approaches.
• Develops, integrates, and uses advanced graphical user interfaces and visualization tools to explore, validate, and communicate performance results.

This requisition may be filled as a Principal Modeling Simulation & Performance Analysis Systems Engineer or a Senior Principal Modeling Simulation & Performance Analysis Systems Engineer.

This position is contingent upon contract award, the successful transfer of an active DoD Secret Clearance and ability to obtain/maintain special program access (SAP).

Basic Qualifications for Principal Modeling Simulation & Performance Analysis Systems Engineer:

• Bachelor’s degree with 5 years of experience, a Master’s degree with 3 years of experience or a PhD with 1 year of experience in Science, Technology, Engineering or Mathematics or related technical fields; an additional 4 years of experience may be considered in lieu of a degree.
• U.S Citizenship is required.
• A current/active U.S. Government Secret Clearance.
• Ability to obtain/maintain Special Access Program (SAP) access.
• Experience in modeling, simulation, experimentation, and analysis
• Experience with programming languages like Python, C/C++, as well as scripting in Linux/Windows environments, and experienced in statistics, design of experiments, and high-performance computing.
• Experience with DoD testing and acquisition principles, with hands‑on experience in developmental testing, planning, and execution of weapon tests.

Basic Qualifications for Senior Principal Modeling Simulation & Performance Analysis Systems Engineer:

• Bachelor’s degree with 8 years of experience, a Master’s degree with 6 years of experience or a PhD with 4 years of experience in Science, Technology, Engineering or Mathematics or related technical fields; an additional 4 years of experience may be considered in lieu of a degree.
• U.S Citizenship is required.
• A current/active U.S. Government Secret Clearance.
• Ability to obtain/maintain Special Access Program (SAP) access.
• Experience in modeling, simulation, experimentation, and analysis
• Experience with programming languages like Python, C/C++, as well as scripting in Linux/Windows environments, and experienced in statistics, design of experiments, and high-performance computing.
• Experience with DoD testing and acquisition principles, with hands‑on experience in developmental testing, planning, and execution of weapon tests.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Advanced degrees in Science, Technology, Engineering or Mathematics or related technical fields.
• Active Top Secret Clearance or higher.
• Experience with JMP, R, or other domain specific environments supporting data exploration, visualization, and statistical analysis.
• Domain experience in simulations of RF, EOIR, Communications, or related systems.
• Experience with optimal estimation theory (Maximum likelihood estimation, minimum mean squared error, Kalman filtering, Wiener filtering, particle filtering, Cramer-Rao lower bound).
• Experience with adaptive signal processing (space time adaptive signal processing, MVDR, Multiple Signal Classification)
• Understanding of the Systems Engineering and Integration & Test processes.
• Experience with Agile and/or SAFe methodologies.
• Experience optimizing multiple subsystem performance within a large solution space.
• Demonstrated technical leadership with small teams and/or mentoring.

Northrop Grumman provides a comprehensive benefits package and a work environment which encourages your growth and supports the mutual success of our people and our company. Northrop Grumman benefits give you the flexibility and control to choose the benefits that make the most sense for you and your family.

Northrop Grumman has approximately 90,000 employees in all 50 states and in more than 27 countries. We strive to attract and retain the best employees by providing an inclusive work environment wherein employees are receptive to diverse ideas, perspectives, and talents to help solve our toughest customer challenges: to develop and maintain some of the most technically sophisticated products, programs, and services in the world.

Our Values. The women and men of Northrop Grumman Corporation are guided by Our Values. They describe our company as we want it to be. We want our decisions and actions to demonstrate these Values. We believe that putting Our Values into practice creates long-term benefits for shareholders, customers, employees, suppliers, and the communities we serve.

Our Responsibility. At Northrop Grumman, we are committed to maintaining the highest of ethical standards, embracing diversity and inclusion, protecting the environment, and striving to be an ideal corporate citizen in the community and in the world.

Primary Level Salary Range: $108,800.00 - $163,200.00

Secondary Level Salary Range: $135,800.00 - $203,600.00

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.