Sentinel - Associate / Systems Engineer - MS&A - 19233*

0090 CORP-Corporate Office; United States; On-site; USD 65,800 - 118,900; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Dental & Vision

401k

Educational Assistance

Life Insurance

Employee Assistance Programs & Work/Li

Paid Time Off

Health & Wellness Resources

Employee Discounts

Job summary

Northrop Grumman Defense Systems seeks an Associate Systems Engineer (T01) or Systems Engineer (T02) for the Sentinel Payloads Modeling, Simulation and Analysis team in Roy, Utah. The role involves developing payload models, validating them, and supporting system integration and verification activities.

A US Citizenship with a Secret clearance is required, with SAP eligibility and experience in EM radiation and modeling languages.

Qualifications

• Bachelor of Science in a STEM field with 1 year of related experience (MS accepts 0 years).
• Systems Engineer level requires BS in a STEM field and 2 years of related experience; MS trades 0 years.
• Must be a US citizen with active Secret Clearance and SAP access ability.
• Experience or coursework in EM radiation and modeling with Python, Matlab or C++.
• Kinematics knowledge or coursework is required.

Responsibilities

• Develop payload models to simulate hardware performance.
• Validate payload models through test and analysis.
• Support planning, integration, verification, validation, and analyses for missile payloads.
• Derive lower level requirements via analysis.
• Verify payload specs through modeling, tests, and data analysis.
• Create threat models and analyze radar/optical signatures.
• Analyze trajectories and develop discrimination algorithms.
• Create V&V plans and reports; present results to stakeholders.

Skills

Electromagnetic radiation knowledge

Python

Matlab

C++

Education

Bachelor of Science in STEM

Master of Science in STEM

Job description

RELOCATION ASSISTANCE: Relocation assistance may be available CLEARANCE REQUIRED FOR START: Yes CLEARANCE TYPE: Secret TRAVEL: Yes, 10% of the Time

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. Join Northrop Grumman on our continued mission to push the boundaries of possible across land, sea, air, space, and cyberspace. Enjoy a culture where your voice is valued and start contributing to our team of passionate professionals providing real-life solutions to our world’s biggest challenges. We take pride in creating purposeful work and allowing our employees to grow and achieve their goals every day by Defining Possible. With our competitive pay and comprehensive benefits, we have the right opportunities to fit your life and launch your career today.

Northrop Grumman Defense Systems is seeking a Associate Systems / Systems Engineer (T01/T02) on the Sentinel Payloads Modeling, Simulation and Analysis team. This position is located in Roy, Utah and supports the Sentinel program.

What You’ll Get To Do:

• Develop Payload models to simulate and evaluate hardware performance
• Perform model validation of various Payloads through test and analysis
• Participate in technical planning, system integration, verification and validation, and supportability and effectiveness analyses for missile system payloads
• Perform analysis to support derivation of lower level requirements
• Verify Payload specifications and designs through modeling and simulation, test data processing, and performance analysis
• Generate Threat Models
• Generate and analyze radar and optical signatures of payload objects
• Analyze exo and endo-atmospheric trajectories
• Generate discrimination algorithms
• Review test plans and support testing to ensure proper data objectives are met to validate models
• Create analysis documents, verification and validation(V&V) plans, and V&V reports
• Present analysis results to both internal and external stakeholders

Basic Qualifications:

• This requisition may be filled at either the Associate Systems Engineer level (T01) or Systems Engineer level (T02).
• Associate Systems Engineer (T01): Bachelor of Science degree in a STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering or Mathematics) discipline from an accredited university and 1 years of experience, 0 years of experience with a Master of Science degree
• Systems Engineer (T02): Bachelor of Science degree in a STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering, or Mathematics) discipline and 2 years of related experience; 0 years of experience with a Master of Science degree

Requirements for both levels:

• Must be a US Citizen with an active U.S. Government Secret Clearance, at time of application, current and within scope, with an investigation date within the last 6 years
• Must have the ability to obtain and maintain Special Access Program (SAP) approval within a reasonable period of time, as determined by the company to meet its business need
• Experience or coursework related to electromagnetic radiation (optical, infrared, radar)
• Experience or coursework modeling systems with coding languages (Python, Matlab, C++, etc.)
• Experience or coursework related to kinematics

Preferred Qualifications

• Active U.S. Government DoD Top Secret security clearance at time of application, current and within scope, with an ability to obtain and maintain Special Access Program (SAP) approval within a reasonable period, as determined by the company to meet its business need
• Bachelors or Masters degree in Physics or Electrical Engineering
• 1 year of experience with electromagnetic radiation (optical, infrared, radar)
• 1 year of experience modeling complex physical systems with coding languages (Python, Matlab, C++, etc.)
• 1 year of experience modeling kinematics
• 1 year of experience with applications of machine learning models

Position Benefits As a full-time employee of Northrop Grumman, you are eligible for our robust benefits package including:

• Medical, Dental & Vision coverage
• 401k
• Educational Assistance
• Life Insurance
• Employee Assistance Programs & Work/Life Solutions
• Paid Time Off
• Health & Wellness Resources
• Employee Discounts

This position’s standard work schedule is a 9/80. The 9/80 schedule allows employees who work a nine-hour day Monday through Thursday to take every other Friday off. This role may offer a competitive relocation assistance package.

#Sentinelsystems Primary Level Salary Range: $65,800.00 - $98,800.00 Secondary Level Salary Range: $79,300.00 - $118,900.00 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.

The application period for the job is estimated to be 20 days from the job posting date. However, this timeline may be shortened or extended depending on business needs and the availability of qualified candidates.

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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We are a pioneering company. With careers across all areas: air, cyber, land, sea and space - our 90,000 employees work as one to defend and define the future. Northrop Grumman careers and internships are as varied as your interests, with a lifetime of potential that will give you every opportunity to do your best work. Working together with people from many backgrounds, personal passions and disciplines, we share a drive to push the boundaries of science, technology and engineering to meet the ever evolving needs of our customers worldwide.