Senior Modeling & Simulation Engineer for Defense Systems

Northrop Grumman; United States; On-site; USD 120,000 - 160,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Relocation assistance

Secret clearance considered

Job summary

Northrop Grumman in the United States is seeking a Modeling Simulation and Analysis Engineer (Principal or Sr. Principal) for our Aeronautics Systems division, located in El Segundo, CA.

You will lead cross-disciplinary teams to develop advanced models and analyses that inform next-generation defense platforms. The role emphasizes building simulation frameworks, delivering cut‑edge software tools, and shaping Concepts of Operation (CONOPs) and tactics, techniques, and procedures (TTPs) across

Qualifications

• Active Secret clearance required.
• Experience leading technical teams in simulations.
• Ability to develop and integrate system simulation frameworks.

Responsibilities

• Lead teams in technical execution, systems analysis and simulation projects.
• Develop software and analytical tools to model real-time system behavior.
• Develop and integrate GUIs and visualization tools.
• Model operational environments and perform trade studies via simulations.
• Provide CONOPs and TTPs modeling for mission planning.
• Collaborate with air vehicle and subsystem engineers and with leadership.

Skills

Systems analysis

Simulation development

Software development

Visualization tools

CONOPS modeling

Threat modeling

Blue/red kill chains

Job description

Northrop Grumman in the United States is seeking a Modeling Simulation and Analysis Engineer (Principal or Sr. Principal) for our Aeronautics Systems division, located in El Segundo, CA.

You will lead cross-disciplinary teams to develop advanced models and analyses that inform next-generation defense platforms. The role emphasizes building simulation frameworks, delivering cut‑edge software tools, and shaping Concepts of Operation (CONOPs) and tactics, techniques, and procedures (TTPs) across