Secret-Cleared Modeling & Simulation Lead

Northrop Grumman; El Segundo (CA); On-site; USD 114,000 - 171,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Relocation assistance

Travel opportunities (up to 10%)

Job summary

Northrop Grumman in California (Rancho Bernardo or El Segundo) seeks a Modeling & Simulation Systems Engineer to support next-generation capability campaigns. You will model operational environments, perform trade studies, and analyze mission effectiveness within system-of-systems models such as AFSIM, Suppressor, or Brawler.

This role emphasizes fast-paced prototyping and close collaboration with leadership.

Qualifications

• BS in a STEM field with at least 5 years of relevant military/professional experience, or MS with 3+ years, or PhD with 1 year.
• Proficiency in MATLAB and at least one other programming language listed in qualifications.
• Experience leading projects and teams; ability to work in rapid prototyping environments.
• Knowledge of MBSE and system architecture integration is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Model operational environments and perform trade studies via simulation.
• Develop capability and mission effectiveness analyses using modeling tools.
• Provide blue/red CONOPS modeling, analysis, and simulations.
• Lead project teams (up to 6) and communicate results to leadership.

Skills

MATLAB

Python

C++

Java

GitHub/Bitbucket

CI/CD

Education

Bachelor's degree in a STEM field

Master's Degree in a STEM field

PhD in a STEM field

Tools

MATLAB

Python

C++

Java

GitHub/Bitbucket

Job description

Northrop Grumman in California (Rancho Bernardo or El Segundo) seeks a Modeling & Simulation Systems Engineer to support next-generation capability campaigns. You will model operational environments, perform trade studies, and analyze mission effectiveness within system-of-systems models such as AFSIM, Suppressor, or Brawler.

This role emphasizes fast-paced prototyping and close collaboration with leadership.