Principal / Senior Principal Radar Modeling Simulation Analysis Systems Engineer

0090 CORP-Corporate Office; United States; On-site; USD 108,800 - 163,200; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health plans

Paid time off

Education assistance

Training and development

9/80 work schedule

Job summary

Northrop Grumman is seeking a Principal or Senior Principal Radar Modeling Simulation & Analysis Systems Engineer for a full-time on-site role in Baltimore, MD. Responsibilities include developing advanced models and simulations, performing operational analysis, and ensuring simulation performance meets specified requirements.

The ideal candidate should have significant experience in C/C++ programming and a valid DoD Secret clearance. The position offers competitive salary ranges and a comprehensive benefits package.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of experience in simulations and modeling with a Bachelor’s Degree.
• Programming experience on Linux and Windows.
• Current/active DoD Secret clearance.

Responsibilities

• Develop advanced models and simulations for platforms and sensors.
• Verify and validate simulation performance against flight test data.
• Produce publication-quality reports for formal verification.

Skills

C/C++

Python

Bash or C shell scripting

Digital signal processing

MATLAB

RF simulations

Education

Bachelor’s Degree in Electrical, Computer Engineering, Computer Science or related field

Master’s Degree

Ph.D.

Job description

Relocation Assistance

Relocation assistance may be available.

Clearance & Travel

Clearance required for start: Yes. Clearance type: Secret. Travel: Yes, 10% of the time.

Job Overview

Northrop Grumman Mission System’s Engineering and Sciences (E&S) Baltimore and Partnered Sites (BaPs) Division seeks a Principal Radar Modeling Simulation & Analysis Systems Engineer or Senior Principal Radar Modeling Simulation & Analysis Systems Engineer for a full‑time on‑site role in Baltimore, MD.

Responsibilities

• Accelerate delivery of capabilities by developing advanced models and simulations of platforms, sensors, weapons, and their interactions with the environment.
• Utilize Modeling, Simulation, Experimentation & Analysis (MSE&A) with C++ object‑oriented design, advanced data structures and test‑driven development.
• Develop large‑scale data analytics, probabilities, and statistics, including design‑of‑experiment techniques for evaluating system and mission performance.
• Integrate MSE&A with operational flight software; collect and analyze laboratory or flight test data; verify and validate simulation performance against flight test data; formally verify that models meet specified requirements.
• Produce publication‑quality reports that establish simulation credibility and provide artifacts for formal Simulation Verification, Validation & Accreditation (VVA).
• Innovate to solve problems and identify improvements across MSE&A products.
• Perform operational analysis and mission effectiveness analysis.
• Develop new or integrate existing system simulation frameworks, performance models and algorithms, threat models and command‑and‑control models.
• Model operational environments, conduct trade studies by computer simulation, and recommend alternative architectures.
• Simulate real‑time operations and develop software that simulates the behavior of systems.
• Develop, integrate, and use advanced graphical user interface and visualization tools.

Basic Qualifications (Principal)

• Bachelor’s Degree in Electrical, Computer Engineering, Computer Science or related field with at least 5 years of experience.
• Alternate: Master’s Degree with at least 3 years of experience.
• Alternate: Ph.D. with at least 1 year of experience.
• U.S. citizenship.
• Current/active DoD Secret clearance.
• Ability to obtain and maintain Special Access Program (SAP) access.
• Programming experience: C/C++, Python, Bash or C shell scripting on Linux and Windows.
• Domain experience in simulations of RF, EOIR, communications or related systems.
• Experience with digital signal processing and complex‑valued signal data.
• Experience with analytical modeling using MATLAB.

Basic Qualifications (Senior Principal)

• Bachelor’s Degree with at least 8 years of experience.
• Alternate: Master’s Degree with at least 6 years of experience.
• Alternate: Ph.D. with at least 4 years of experience.
• U.S. citizenship.
• Current/active DoD Secret clearance.
• Ability to obtain and maintain Special Access Program (SAP) access.
• Programming experience: C/C++, Python, Bash or C shell scripting on Linux and Windows.
• Domain experience in simulations of RF, EOIR, communications or related systems.
• Experience with digital signal processing and complex‑valued signal data.
• Experience with analytical modeling using MATLAB.

Preferred Qualifications

• Active U.S. Government Top Secret clearance or higher.
• Advanced degrees in Engineering, Computer Science, Applied Physics, Applied Mathematics or related field.
• Experience with real‑time or reactive simulation software development.
• Experience with statistics, design of experiments, descriptive/diagnostic/predictive/prescriptive analytics, or high‑performance computing.
• Experience developing and validating radar modes.
• Experience with adaptive signal processing or optimal estimation theory.
• Understanding of systems engineering, integration and test processes.
• Experience with DPC, CUDA, OpenCL, Verilog, VHDL or other domain‑specific languages.
• Experience with Agile or SAFe methodologies.

Benefits

Northrop Grumman offers a comprehensive benefits package, including health plans, savings plans, paid time off, education assistance, training and development, a 9/80 work schedule where available, and more.

Salary

Primary salary range: $108,800.00 – $163,200.00.Secondary salary range: $135,800.00 – $203,600.00.

Equal Opportunity Statement

Northrop Grumman is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Decisions are made 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.