Sr Principal Engineer Systems Modeling Simulation

Northrop Grumman; Melbourne (FL); On-site; USD 122,800 - 184,200; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Life insurance

Paid time off

Company-paid holidays

Job summary

Northrop Grumman in Melbourne, Florida, is looking for a Senior Principal Systems Modeling & Simulation Engineer to support the E-2D Hawkeye Program. This role involves designing readiness and cost improvement solutions for aircraft sustainment within a performance-based environment, including cost analysis and modeling.

The ideal candidate should have experience in statistics, simulation modeling, and familiarity with logistics/product support concepts. A Bachelor's degree in a STEM field and relevant work experience are required.

Qualifications

• 8+ years military/professional experience or related advanced degree.
• Understanding of reliability/maintainability data and statistical analysis.
• Experience with LORA and spares modeling.

Responsibilities

• Design readiness and cost improvement solutions for aircraft.
• Perform cost analysis and modeling for spares.
• Interface with various engineering teams and U.S. Navy customer.

Skills

Statistics

Simulation modeling

Trend & sensitivity analysis

Data sampling

Microsoft tools

Education

Bachelor’s degree in a STEM field

Master’s degree in a STEM field

PhD in a STEM field

Job description

RELOCATION ASSISTANCE: Relocation assistance may be available.

CLEARANCE REQUIRED FOR START: No.

CLEARANCE TYPE: Secret.

TRAVEL: Yes, 10% of the Time.

Description

The Senior Principal Systems Modeling & Simulation Engineer will support the E-2D Hawkeye Program by designing readiness and cost improvement solutions for aircraft sustainment within a performance-based environment. Responsibilities include:

• Cost analysis (development, production, operations & support, and business case).
• Readiness and reliability/maintainability improvement, spares forecasting, fleet readiness modeling.
• Obsolescence forecasting and level of repair analysis (LORA).
• Modeling and simulation analysis for spares.
• Interface with Air Vehicle, Avionics, Systems Engineering, R&M, Diminishing Material Shortages (DMS) team, Support Hardware, Global Supply Chain, supplier design engineers, and the U.S. Navy customer to understand requirements, collect data, and strategize solutions.

Candidate must possess skills in statistics, simulation modeling, trend & sensitivity analysis, data sampling, and computing. Experience with logistics/product support concepts, reliability/maintainability data, and LORA is required. Prior military experience is a plus. Travel may be required for customer/supplier interface.

Strong communication, writing, and multitasking abilities are essential. Proficiency with Microsoft tools and an interim secret clearance are required.

Basic Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in a STEM field and at least 8 years of relevant military/professional experience, OR Master’s degree in a STEM field and at least 6 years, OR PhD and at least 4 years.
• Understanding of basic reliability/maintainability data and statistical analysis.
• Experience with LORA and spares modeling.
• Familiarity with other product support disciplines.
• Ability to obtain and maintain a U.S. government secret clearance.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience in sustainment modeling, aircraft obsolescence, BCA, LORA, and O&S cost estimating.
• Systems performance monitoring and analysis.
• Strong communication, interpersonal, and leadership skills, including project/analysis lead experience.
• Current active U.S. government secret clearance.

Salary and Benefits

Primary Level Salary Range: $122,800.00 - $184,200.00. Salary determined by scope, responsibilities, experience, education, skills, and market conditions.

Eligible for overtime, shift differential, discretionary bonus, and long-term incentives for leadership positions. Benefits include health insurance, life and disability insurance, savings plan, company-paid holidays, and paid time off.

EEO Statement

Northrop Grumman is an Equal Opportunity Employer. For our complete EEO and pay transparency statement, visit http://www.northropgrumman.com/EEO. U.S. Citizenship is required for all positions with a government clearance and certain other restricted positions.