Principal Systems Engineer - Operations Analysis/ModSim

Northrop Grumman Corp. (AU); San Diego (CA); On-site; USD 114,000 - 171,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Relocation assistance may be available

Job summary

Northrop Grumman Aeronautics Systems in California is seeking a Principal Systems Engineer to develop and deliver advanced systems engineering products for national security programs. The role involves leading analyses, modeling, and simulations to inform trades and requirements.

You will build physics-based models in MATLAB/Python/Simulink, integrate RF algorithms, and communicate results to technical and non-technical stakeholders.

Qualifications

• Must have a STEM degree with relevant military or professional experience as specified.
• Experience developing physics-based models and simulations using object oriented programming.
• Experience with radar/missile/IADS modeling and simulation is a plus.
• Active Top Secret Clearance or ability to obtain one.

Responsibilities

• Support operations analysis and modeling to inform trade studies and requirements.
• Plan and execute studies, analyze results, and visualize findings for decisions.
• Develop, integrate, and maintain analytical models and simulation tools.
• Prepare technical documentation and briefings for leadership.

Skills

Operations Analysis

Modeling & Simulation

Data Visualization

Stakeholder Communication

Leadership

Education

Bachelor's in STEM

MS in STEM

PhD in STEM

Tools

MATLAB

Python

Simulink

C++

Java

Job description

RELOCATION ASSISTANCE: Relocation assistance may be available

CLEARANCE REQUIRED FOR START: Yes

CLEARANCE TYPE: Top Secret

TRAVEL: Yes, 10% 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.

Northrop Grumman Aeronautics Systems is seeking a Principal Systems Engineer in Rancho Bernardo, CA or El Segundo, CA. The successful candidate will be assigned to develop and deliver systems engineering products.

Essential Functions

• Support Operations Analysis and Modeling and Simulation (M&S) activities for Aeronautics Systems to inform trade studies, concepts of operations, and requirements.
• Plan and execute studies (trade studies, sensitivity analyses, Monte Carlo), analyze results, and visualize findings to drive data-informed decisions.
• Develop complex algorithms and scripts for use in mission simulation tools.
• Develop, integrate, and maintain analytical models and simulation tools (e.g., MATLAB/Python/Simulink or similar) to evaluate system performance and mission effectiveness.
• Develop and integrate physics-based RF algorithms with front-end GUI interfaces.
• Learn and understand Tactics, Techniques, and Procedures (TTPs) to support blue/red kill chains across multiple security environments, programs, architectures, and platforms.
• Solicit input from various stakeholders, synthesize data, and communicate results to various levels of leadership.
• Prepare clear technical documentation and concise briefings; present results to both technical and non-technical stakeholders.
• Candidate will be expected to have excellent written and verbal communication and strong interpersonal skills, with a collaborative, detail-oriented approach.
• To be successful in the role you will need strong communication, interpersonal and leadership skills.

Basic Qualifications

• Must have a Bachelor of Science degree in a STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering, Math) field and 5 years of relevant military / professional experience, OR a Master of Science Degree in a STEM field and 3 years of relevant military / professional experience, OR a PhD in a STEM field and 1 year of relevant military / professional / academic experience.
• Experience developing physics-based models and simulations using object oriented programming principles in MATLAB, Python, C++, or Java.
• Experience with object oriented languages (C#, Java) and modeling/simulation of radars, missiles, Integrated Air Defense Systems (IADS), and/or air and space platforms.
• Must have an active U.S. Government Top Secret Clearance or higher (with a background investigation completed within the last 6 years or currently enrolled into Continuous Evaluation).
• Must have the ability to obtain and maintain Special Access Program (SAP) clearance, within a reasonable amount of time as determined by business needs.

Preferred Qualifications

• Current applicable Special Access Program (SAP) clearance.
• Active USG Top Secret or higher clearance (with a background investigation within the past 5 years or enrolled into Continuous Evaluation).
• Demonstrated ability to work in a rapid prototyping environment.
• Familiarity with Model Based Systems Engineering (MBSE) and system architecture integration.
• Experience with version control tools such as Github or Bitbucket.
• Familiarity with parallel computing system architecture.
• Experience developing CI/CD pipelines (Git/TFS, Azure DevOps, etc.) and collaborate in version controlled, team based environments.
• Operational Military Experience

Primary Level Salary Range: $114,000.00 - $171,000.00

We offer competitive compensation and benefits, including overtime, shift differential, discretionary bonuses, and potentially Long Term Incentives for higher-level positions. Health insurance coverage, life and disability insurance, savings plan, company paid holidays and paid time off (PTO) for vacation and/or personal business are part of the benefits package.

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.