Sentinel Modeling Simulation & Analysis Systems Engineer - 19937

Socket.dev; Utah; On-site; USD 98,000 - 184,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Dental & Vision coverage

401k

Educational Assistance

Life Insurance

Employee Assistance Programs & Work/Li

Paid Time Off

Health & Wellness Resources

Employee Discounts

Job summary

Northrop Grumman Space Systems in Roy, Utah, is seeking a Principal or Sr. Principal Systems Engineer to support sentinel payloads modeling, simulation and analysis for Air Force systems.

The role focuses on developing payload models, validating them through tests and analyses, and interfacing with AF customers and the intelligence community. The position requires DoD security clearances (Secret with SAP eligibility; Top Secret potential) and extensive modeling/analysis experience, including

Qualifications

• Modeling, Simulation, and Analysis experience.
• Radar or optical/IR analysis experience.
• Model Verification and Validation experience.

Responsibilities

• 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.
• Breakdown complex problems into simpler steps.
• 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 Model.
• 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.
• Interface with AF customer
• Interface with intelligence community

Skills

Modeling, Simulation, and Analysis

Radar/Optical/IR analysis

MS&A tools

Tools

MS&A tools

Job description

Description

RELOCATION ASSISTANCE: Relocation assistance may be availableCLEARANCE REQUIRED FOR START: YesCLEARANCE TYPE: SecretTRAVEL: 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 Principal Systems Engineer/Sr. Principal Systems Engineer.This opening is in Roy, UT and will support the Sentinel Payloads Modeling, Simulation and Analysis team. Northrop Grumman supports the Air Force’s sustainment, development, production and deployment of hardware and system modifications for Intercontinental Ballistic Missile (ICBM) Ground and Airborne Launch Control Systems, Launch Facilities, and associated infrastructure.

What you will get to do:

Specific duties to include, but are not limited to the following:

• 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

• Breakdown complex problems into simpler steps

• 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 Model

• 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

• Interface with AF customer

• Interface with intelligence community

This requisition may be filled at either the Principal Systems Engineer level (level 3) or Sr. Principal Systems Engineer level (level 4).

Basic Qualifications:

• T03: 5 Years with Bachelors in Science; 3 Years with Masters; 1 Year with PhD

• T04: 8 Years with Bachelors in Science; 6 Years with Masters; 4 Years with PhD

• Must be a US Citizen with an active U.S. Government DoD Secret security clearance at time of application, current and within scope (< 6years), 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

• Must have ability to obtain DoD Top Secret security clearance within a reasonable period, as determined by the company to meet its business need.

• 3 years of Modeling, Simulation, and Analysis experience

• 1 year experience with radar or optical/infrared analysis

• 1 year of experience with model Verification and Validation

• 1 year of experience utilizing MS&A tools to inform design solutions, derive or verify requirements

Preferred Qualifications:

• Pre-existing SAP access

• 1 year of experience with countermeasure design and analysis

• 1 year of experience developing threat models

• 1 year of missile defense radar analysis

• 1 year experience with discrimination or machine learning models

• 1 year of optical and infrared analysis

• 5 years of Modeling, Simulation, and Analysis experience

• 1 year experience with analytic models such as OSC, XPATCH, and Method of Moments codes

As a full-time employee of Northrop Grumman Space Systems, 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 9/80. The 9/80 schedule allows employees who work a nine-hour day Monday through Thursday to take every other Friday off.

This position may offer a competitive relocation package.

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Primary Level Salary Range: $98,400.00 - $147,600.00Secondary Level Salary Range: $122,800.00 - $184,200.00The 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.