Sentinel - Principal Modeling Simulation and Analysis Systems Engineer - 19866

Northrop Grumman; Roy (UT); On-site; USD 98,000 - 148,000; 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 in Roy, UT, seeks a Principal Modeling, Simulation, & Analysis Systems Engineer (level 3) to join the Sentinel program’s MS&A team. Focus on modeling, simulation, and analysis of networking, security, and latency requirements in a defense context.

The role supports MBSE strategy, program governance, and collaboration with subcontracted teams. Requires STEM degree and active Secret clearance; relocation assistance may be available.

Qualifications

• Required STEM Bachelor's degree with related experience.
• US citizenship with active Secret clearance at time of application.
• Experience with mathematical modeling and simulation.
• Proficiency in MATLAB, Simulink, or similar tools.
• Knowledge of systems engineering and enabling MBSE strategies.

Responsibilities

• Modeling, Simulation & Analysis for networking, security, and cybersecurity.
• Perform latency analysis end-to-end across hardware, software, and networks.
• Analyze link performance, latency, throughput, jitter, and packet loss; identify bottlenecks.
• Manage hardware/software budget to ensure performance and scalability.
• Support database management and development activities.
• Support requirement decomposition and traceability.
• Support MBSE strategy and implementation.
• Coordinate with subcontracted teams for SOW compliance and governance.
• Prepare and present content for stakeholders.

Skills

Mathematical modeling

MATLAB/Simulink

End-to-end latency analysis

Hardware budgeting

Database management

Systems Engineering

US Citizenship clearance

Education

Bachelor's degree in STEM

Tools

MATLAB

Simulink

SQL

Microsoft Access

GitLab

Atlassian Tools

DOORS

Cameo

Job description

RELOCATION ASSISTANCE: Relocation assistance may be available

CLEARANCE REQUIRED FOR START: Yes

CLEARANCE TYPE: Secret

TRAVEL: Yes, 10% of the Time

Description

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 has an opening for a Principal Modeling, Simulation, & Analysis Systems Engineer (level 3) to join its Modeling, Simulation, and Analysis (MS&A) team in Roy, UT in support of the Sentinel Program. 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'll Get To Do

As an integral part of the Command Systems SEIT MS&A Operations team on the Sentinel program, you will focus on:

• Modeling, Simulation & Analysis for specific aspects of the system such as networking, physical security, and cybersecurity
• Perform command-and-control system analysis with a focus on end-to-end latency, including allocating latency budgets across components and networks, and validating that timing requirements are met under nominal and stressed operating conditions.
• Perform networking analysis, including characterizing link performance, latency, throughput, jitter, and packet loss between system nodes, and using these results to identify bottlenecks, validate design assumptions, and recommend network architecture or configuration improvements
• Develop and manage hardware/software computing resource budgets, including analyzing and optimizing CPU, RAM, storage, and related utilization to ensure system performance and scalability
• Support database management and development activities
• Support analysis for requirement decomposition and traceability
• Support MBSE strategy and implementation
• Coordinate with sub‑contracted product teams for compliance with contractual SOW and established program model governance
• Contribute content for presentations and present to internal and external stakeholders

Basic Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in a STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering or Mathematics) discipline with a minimum 5 years of related experience; 3 years with a Master's; 1 year with a PhD
• 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
• Demonstrated experience with mathematical modeling and simulation
• Experience with MATLAB, Simulink, or related scientific computer programming tools
• Experience performing end-to-end system latency analysis across hardware, software, and network components
• Experience developing and managing hardware/software computing resource budgets, including analyzing CPU, RAM, storage, and related utilization to meet system performance and scalability requirements
• Experience with database management and/or development (e.g., Front End/Back End development, SQL queries, etc.) in common database tools (e.g., Microsoft Access)
• Knowledge of Systems Engineering principles

Preferred Qualifications

• Active U.S. Government Top Secret security clearance at time of application, current and within scope
• Experience with network architecture and equipment configuration
• Experience with GitLab or related source control tool
• Experience with model verification and validation planning and execution
• Experience with Atlassian Tool Suite
• Knowledge of DOORS or related requirements management tool
• Knowledge of Cameo

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 9/80. The 9/80 schedule allows employees who work a nine‑hour day Monday through Thursday to take every other Friday off.

Relocation assistance may be available for the selected candidate.

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Primary Level Salary Range: $98,400.00 - $147,600.00

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.