Staff Systems Engineer - Modeling Simulation & Analysis - 20144

Northrop Grumman; Huntsville (AL); On-site; USD 169,000 - 254,000; 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 Defense Systems in Huntsville, AL seeks a Staff Systems Engineer - Modeling, Simulation & Analysis to lead physics-based modeling and simulation efforts for cruise-missile accuracy. The role requires a STEM degree and DoD clearance, with strong programming and requirements tracing skills.

The position offers a 9/80 work schedule, relocation assistance, and competitive salary. Join a mission-driven team delivering real-world solutions across land, sea, air, space, and cyberspace.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in STEM field from an accredited university with 12 years with BS, 10 years with MS, or 8 years with PhD.
• Must be a US Citizen with an active DoD Secret Clearance at time of application.
• Ability to obtain Top Secret Clearance and SAP approval within company timelines.
• 5 years of physics-based modeling and 5 years of scripting experience (Python, C++, SQL, MATLAB, R).

Responsibilities

• Support development and integration of physics-based predictive models and simulation frameworks for cruise-missile accuracy performance.
• Conduct maturation, validation, and verification of accuracy error models using test data.
• Perform post-flight estimation and analysis of missile accuracy with reports and presentations.
• Develop and trace requirements for modeling, simulation, and analysis tools; manage change requests and ERB processes.
• Support agile development practices using Jira/Confluence to manage tasks and deliverables.
• Support mission-effectiveness trade-studies and recommend alternative architecture solutions.

Skills

Physics-based modeling

Scripting languages (Python, C++/C#, R

Education

STEM degree

Tools

Jira

Confluence

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 Systems is seeking a Staff Systems Engineer - Modeling, Simulation & Analysis (level 5) to join its team. This position is in Huntsville, AL.

What you will get to do

Primary responsibilities for this position include, but are not limited to:

• Support development and integration of physics-based predictive models and simulation frameworks for cruise-missile accuracy performance.
• Conduct maturation, validation, and verification of accuracy error models using ground- and flight-test data.
• Perform post-flight estimation and analysis of missile accuracy, producing technical reports and executive-level presentations.
• Develop and trace requirements for modeling, simulation, and analysis tools; manage change-request and Engineering Review Board (ERB) processes.
• Support agile development practices using Atlassian tools (Jira, Confluence) to manage tasks and deliverables.
• Support mission-effectiveness trade-studies and recommend alternative architecture solutions.

The ideal candidate is a team player; but also, a strong independent contributor with strong leadership skills, demonstrated problem-solving skills, excellent communication skills, as well as interpersonal and organizational skills and a proactive, detail-oriented approach.

Basic Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in a Science, Technology, Engineering or Mathematics (STEM) discipline from an accredited university and 12 Years with bachelor’s in science; 10 Years with masters; 8 Years with PhD.
• Must be a US Citizen with an active DoD 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 Top Secret Clearance and Special Access Program (SAP) approval within a reasonable period, as determined by the company to meet its business needs.
• 5 years of demonstrated experience with physics-based mathematical modeling and simulation.
• 5 years of experience with scripting languages (e.g., Python, C++/C#, SQL, MATLAB, R)

Preferred Qualifications

• Active DoD Top Secret Clearance.
• Outstanding skills in building rapport and interfacing with external team partners and customers.
• Proactive self-starter capable of identifying process gaps and implementing effective solutions.
• Experience developing and tracing complex requirements, managing change requests, and participating in Engineering Review Board processes.
• Hands-on experience with Earned Value Management, Integrated Master Schedule reporting, and agile methodologies using Jira/Confluence.

Benefits

• 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 role may offer a competitive relocation assistance package.

Primary Level Salary Range: $169,000.00 - $253,600.00

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.