Sr Principal Modeling & Sim Systems Engineer - AISR&T Contingent

Northrop Grumman; San Diego (CA); On-site; USD 142,000 - 213,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Life and disability insurance

Savings plan

Paid holidays

Job summary

Northrop Grumman invites applications for a senior modeling and simulation role focused on system-level analysis and performance assessments. The candidate will work with systems, software, hardware, and integration teams to define modeling needs and validate results, communicating credibility to program leadership.

The position requires a STEM degree with extensive experience, strong data presentation skills, and an active US Government Secret clearance.

Qualifications

• Bachelor/Master/PhD in a STEM field with substantial relevant military or professional experience.
• Experience with modeling and simulation or systems engineering on complex programs.
• Proficiency with one or more modeling/simulation tools or languages (MATLAB/Simulink, Python, C/C++, etc.).
• Ability to analyze data and present results clearly and concisely.
• Active US Government Secret or higher clearance with recent background check.

Responsibilities

• Develop, integrate, and maintain system-level models and simulations for trades, requirements analysis, and performance assessments.
• Collaborate with systems, software, hardware, and integration teams to derive modeling needs and use cases.
• Plan and execute model verification and validation activities with defined criteria and data sources.
• Document model assumptions, limitations, parameters, and V&V results for stakeholders.
• Use modeling results to support technical decisions, risk identification, and recommendations to leadership.
• Prepare and deliver technical briefings, results summaries, and trade study findings to internal and external stakeholders.

Skills

Modeling & simulation

Strong communication

Cross-functional collaboration

Education

Bachelor of Science in STEM

Master’s in STEM

PhD in STEM

Tools

MATLAB/Simulink

Python

C/C++

Job description

RELOCATION ASSISTANCE: No relocation assistance 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.

Please note that this opportunity is contingent on program funding. Start dates are determined after funding confirmation.

Responsibilities

• Develop, integrate, and maintain system level models and simulations to support architecture trades, requirements analysis, and performance assessments.
• Collaborate with systems, software, hardware, and integration teams to derive modeling needs, assumptions, and use cases.
• Plan and execute model verification and validation activities, including defining validation criteria, identifying data sources, and comparing model outputs to test, flight, or operational data.
• Document model assumptions, limitations, key parameters, and V&V results; communicate model credibility and appropriate use to stakeholders.
• Use M&S results to support technical decisions, risk identification, and recommendations to program and customer leadership.
• Support preparation and delivery of technical briefings, results summaries, and trade study findings to internal and external stakeholders.

Basic Qualifications

• Must have a Bachelors of Science degree in a STEM field and at least 8 years of relevant military / professional experience, OR a Master's Degree in a STEM field and at least 6 years of relevant military / professional experience, OR a PhD and at least 4 years of relevant military / professional experience
• Must have experience with modeling and simulation and/or systems engineering on complex systems or software intensive programs.
• Must have proficiency with at least one or more modeling/simulation tools or languages (e.g., MATLAB/Simulink, Python, C/C++, or similar).
• Must have experience analyzing data and presenting results in a clear, concise manner.
• Must have an active US Government Secret or higher clearance (with a background investigation completed within the last 6 years or currently enrolled into Continuous Evaluation).

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience developing and validating models for airborne ISR, mission systems, sensors, communications, or related domains.
• Experience planning and conducting model V&V, including correlation with lab, flight test, or hardware in the loop data.
• Familiarity with systems engineering practices (requirements analysis, architecture, allocation, and verification) and how M&S supports them.
• Experience with data analysis and visualization tools (e.g., MATLAB, Python/pandas, Jupyter, or similar).
• Familiarity with MBSE tools or approaches and integration of models with system architectures.
• Strong communication and collaboration skills, with the ability to work across multiple engineering disciplines.

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Primary Level Salary Range: $142,200.00 - $213,400.00

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.