Staff Systems Engineer — Modeling, Simulation & Analysis (MS&A)

Socket.dev; Utah; On-site; USD 153,000 - 229,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical coverage

Dental coverage

Vision coverage

401k

Educational assistance

Life insurance

Employee assistance programs

Paid time off

Wellness resources

Employee discounts

Job summary

Northrop Grumman Defense Systems in Roy, UT seeks a Staff Systems Engineer (MS&A) to advance physics‑based modeling and predictive simulation for the Sentinel program. The role requires work in a secure lab on site and a US Secret clearance, with opportunities to lead diverse engineering teams and present to USG customers.

The position supports the SDS division, offers relocation assistance, a 9/80 schedule, and a competitive benefits package including health, retirement, and education programs.

Qualifications

• US citizen with a Secret clearance or ability to obtain one
• Bachelor's degree in STEM with extensive related experience
• Experience with physics-based modeling and simulation
• Proficiency in scientific programming languages
• Experience with SEIT processes and agile development

Responsibilities

• Physics-based predictive modeling and simulation of ICBM accuracy
• Maturation of Sentinel accuracy error models
• Post flight estimation of Sentinel accuracy
• Parameter estimation using data from tests
• Validation and verification of models
• Preparation of accuracy reports
• Presentations to leadership and customers

Skills

Secret Clearance

Physics-based modeling

Python

C++/C#

MATLAB

Agile / JIRA

SEIT processes

Team leadership

Communication skills

Education

Bachelor's degree in STEM

Tools

Python

C++

SQL

MATLAB

R

DOORS

Job description

Northrop Grumman Defense Systems in Roy, UT seeks a Staff Systems Engineer (MS&A) to advance physics‑based modeling and predictive simulation for the Sentinel program. The role requires work in a secure lab on site and a US Secret clearance, with opportunities to lead diverse engineering teams and present to USG customers.

The position supports the SDS division, offers relocation assistance, a 9/80 schedule, and a competitive benefits package including health, retirement, and education programs.