Radar Modeling Simulation Analysis Systems Engineer

0090 CORP-Corporate Office; United States; On-site; USD 88,000 - 131,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health Plan

Paid Time Off

Education Assistance

Training and Development

9/80 Work Schedule

Job summary

Northrop Grumman is seeking a Radar Modeling Simulation & Analysis Systems Engineer in Baltimore, MD to accelerate the delivery of capabilities through advanced models and simulations of platforms, sensors, and weapons. You will apply MS&A techniques, integrate with flight software, and analyze lab or flight test data to verify performance against requirements.

The role requires C/C++, Python, MATLAB experience, and the ability to obtain/maintain a U.S. government Secret clearance.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in STEM with 2+ years of experience or Master’s with 0 years.
• U.S. Citizenship required.
• Active Secret clearance or ability to obtain SAP access.
• Experience with C/C++, Python, and Linux/Windows environments.

Responsibilities

• Develop models and simulations of platforms, sensors, weapons, and their interactions with the environment.
• Apply modeling, simulation, experimentation, and analysis techniques to evaluate system performance.
• Integrate MS&A with flight software and analyze test data for validation and verification.
• Produce publication-quality reports to support VVA and stakeholder reviews.

Skills

C/C++

Python

Bash

C shell scripting

MATLAB

CUDA/OpenCL

Education

Bachelor’s Degree in STEM

Tools

Linux

Windows

MATLAB

Job description

RELOCATION ASSISTANCE: Relocation assistance may be available CLEARANCE REQUIRED FOR START: Yes CLEARANCE TYPE: 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 Mission System’s Engineering and Sciences (E&S) Baltimore and Partnered Sites (BaPs) Division is seeking a Radar Modeling Simulation & Analysis Systems Engineer to join our team of qualified and diverse individuals. This position will be in Baltimore, MD, and is a full time on site role.

What You’ll get to Do:

As an integral part of our Foundational Systems Engineering department located in Linthicum, MD you will focus on accelerating the delivery of capabilities to our customers through the development and use of advanced models and simulations of platforms, sensors, weapons, and their interactions with the environment. Utilize Modeling, Simulation, Experimentation, and Analysis (MSE&A) of advanced systems using C++ object-oriented design, advanced data structures and test-driven development. Develop large scale data analytics, probabilities, and statistics, including the application of design of experiment techniques for the evaluation of system and mission performance. Integrate MS&A with operational flight software, collecting and analyzing data from laboratory or flight tests, the verification and validation of simulation performance against flight test data, and formally verifying that the models meet specified requirements. Produce publication quality reports which define the foundation for simulation credibility across all stakeholders and provide the artifacts to support formal simulation Verification, Validation and Accreditation (VVA). Innovate to solve problems and identify improvements across MSE&A products. Performs operational analysis and mission effectiveness analysis. Develops new and/or integrates existing system simulation frameworks, performance models and algorithms, threat models and command and control models. Models operational environments, performs trade studies via computer simulation and recommends alternative architectures. Simulates real-time operations and develops software that simulates behavior of systems. Develops, integrates, and uses advanced graphical user interfaces and visualization tools.

Basic Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s Degree with 2 years of experience, Master’s degree with 0 years of experience in Science, Technology, Engineering, 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 with programming languages such as C/C++, Python, Bash or C shell scripting on the Linux and Windows computing environments.
• Experience with domain experience in simulations of RF, EOIR, Communications or related systems.
• Experience working with digital signal processing and complex valued signal data.
• Experience with analytical modeling approaches using MATLAB environment.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Active U.S Government Top Secret Clearance or higher.
• Advanced degrees in Engineering, Computer Science, Applied Physics, Applied Mathematics, or a related technical field.
• Experience with Modeling, Experimentation, Simulation, and Analysis.
• Experience with real-time and/or reactive simulation software applications development.
• Experience with one or more of the following: statistics, design of experiments, descriptive/diagnostic/predictive/prescriptive analytics, high performance computing.
• Experience developing and validating radar modes.
• Experience with adaptive signal processing.Experience with optimal estimation theory.
• Understanding of the Systems Engineering and Integration & Test processes.
• Experience with DPC, CUDA, OpenCL, Verilog, VHDL, or other domain specific languages.
• Experience with Agile and/or SAFe methodologies.

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.

Benefits

• Health Plan
• Savings Plan
• Paid Time Off
• Additional Benefits including Education Assistance
• Training and Development
• 9/80 Work Schedule (where available)
• and much more!

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: $87,600.00 - $131,400.00 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.

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.

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