Principal Systems Engineer - Modeling Simulation & Analysis (MS&A) - 18987*

Northrop Grumman Corp.; Roy (UT); On-site; USD 98,000 - 148,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical coverage

401k

Educational assistance

Life Insurance

PTO

Health & Wellness Resources

Employee Discounts

Job summary

Northrop Grumman Defense Systems is seeking a Principal Systems Engineer for Modeling, Simulation and Analysis (MSA). This position is located in Roy, Utah.

The role focuses on trajectory analysis and generation for hypersonic systems to support test, development, and analysis. Qualifications include a STEM degree with 5+ years of related experience or equivalent, US citizenship with a Secret clearance, and experience with C++, MATLAB, Python, and aerospace modeling tools.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in a STEM discipline with related experience.
• US citizenship with a Secret clearance or ability to obtain.
• Experience with modeling, simulation and analysis of aerospace systems.
• Experience generating 6-DoF trajectories for hypersonic platforms.
• Programming in C++, MATLAB, Python or Fortran; Git experience.

Responsibilities

• Perform trajectory analysis and generation for hypersonic systems.
• Support test, development and analysis through MS&A work.
• Collaborate with flight systems futures team on trajectory simulations.

Skills

C++

MATLAB

Python

Fortran

Data analysis

Trajectory analysis

Git

Education

Bachelor's degree in STEM

Tools

TAOS

AFSIM

STK

Job description

RELOCATION ASSISTANCE: Relocation assistance may be available

CLEARANCE REQUIRED FOR START: Yes

CLEARANCE TYPE: Secret

TRAVEL: Yes, 25% of the Time

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.

Join Northrop Grumman on our continued mission to push the boundaries of possible across land, sea, air, space, and cyberspace. Enjoy a culture where your voice is valued and start contributing to our team of passionate professionals providing real-life solutions to our world’s biggest challenges. We take pride in creating purposeful work and allowing our employees to grow and achieve their goals every day by Defining Possible. With our competitive pay and comprehensive benefits, we have the right opportunities to fit your life and launch your career today.

Northrop Grumman Defense Systems is seeking a Principal Systems Engineer for Modeling, Simulation and Analysis (MS&A). This position is located in Roy, Utah.

This role may offer a competitive relocation assistance package.

What You'll Get To Do:

The selected candidate will be working for the Strategic Deterrent Systems Flight Systems Futures organization. We focus on Hypersonic re-entry and advanced payloads. This specific role will be focused on trajectory analysis and generation for our hypersonic systems to support test, development, and analysis.

Basic Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree in a STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering or Mathematics) discipline with a minimum 5 years of related experience; 3 years with a Master’s; or 1 years with a PhD.
• Must be a US Citizen with an active U.S. Government Secret Clearance, at time of application, current and within scope, with an investigation date within the last 6 years
• Must have the ability to obtain and maintain Special Access Program (SAP) approval within a reasonable period of time, as determined by the company to meet its business need
• Experience with modeling, simulation, and analysis experience of Aerospace Vehicles; to include hypersonic platforms
• Experience with generation of 6-DoF trajectories for hypersonic platforms
• Experience with trajectory analysis for boost phase ascent
• Demonstrated history of analysis and visualization of data
• Programming experience with one of the following: C++, MATLAB, python, Fortran
• Experience using Git for version control
• Excellent technical writing skills
• Excellent communication and organizational skills

Preferred Qualifications:

• Active U.S. Government Top Secret security clearance at time of application, current and within scope
• Proficiency with C++, MATLAB, and python
• Experience using TAOS to model trajectories
• Experience using AFSIM for mission level simulations
• Experience using STK for red/blue modelling

Position Benefits:

• Medical, Dental & Vision coverage
• 401k
• Educational Assistance
• Life Insurance
• Employee Assistance Programs & Work/Life Solutions
• Paid Time Off
• Health & Wellness Resources
• Employee Discounts

https://www.northropgrumman.com/who-we-are/total-rewards-benefits/

This position’s standard work schedule is a 9/80. The 9/80 schedule allows employees who work a nine-hour day Monday through Thursday to take every other Friday off.

This role may offer a competitive relocation assistance package.

* This position is contingent upon contract award

Primary Level Salary Range: $98,400.00 - $147,600.00

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.