Senior Principal Systems Modeling & Simulation Engineer

Northrop Grumman; Palmdale (CA); On-site; USD 114,000 - 213,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Relocation assistance

Health insurance

Savings plan

Paid time off

Job summary

Northrop Grumman is seeking a Senior Principal/Principal Engineer Systems Modeling and Simulation in California, with options for San Diego or Palmdale. The role emphasizes statistical analysis, model development, and dashboard-style visualization, with a focus on defense programs and Monte Carlo techniques.

The position requires a STEM degree and security clearances; relocation is possible and travel is up to 25% as needed.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in STEM with 5 years of analytics or 3 years with a Master’s; or PhD with 1 year experience.
• Experience in statistical modeling.
• Advanced proficiency with MS Excel (pivot tables, charts, macros).
• Ability to obtain US Government Top Secret clearance.
• Willing and able to travel up to 25%.

Responsibilities

• Develop and integrate system simulation frameworks, models, and threat/command models.
• Simulate real-time operation and project system behavior.
• Develop and use advanced GUIs and visualization tools.
• Model environments and perform trade studies via simulation.
• Perform operational and mission effectiveness analyses.
• Support design, development and sustainment of system concepts and technologies.

Skills

Statistical modeling

Excel proficiency

Travel willingness

Education

Bachelor's degree in STEM

Master's degree in STEM

PhD in STEM

Tools

MS Excel

Job description

Northrop Grumman is seeking a Senior Principal/Principal Engineer Systems Modeling and Simulation in California, with options for San Diego or Palmdale. The role emphasizes statistical analysis, model development, and dashboard-style visualization, with a focus on defense programs and Monte Carlo techniques.

The position requires a STEM degree and security clearances; relocation is possible and travel is up to 25% as needed.