Staff Systems Engineer - Modeling / Simulation & Analysis (MS&A) - 18319

0090 CORP-Corporate Office; United States; On-site; USD 169,000 - 253,600; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Dental & Vision coverage

401(k) Plan

Educational assistance

Life insurance

Employee assistance programs & work/lI

Job summary

Northrop Grumman seeks a Staff Systems Modeling / Simulation & Analysis Engineer (MS&A) to lead development of physics‑based predictive models for cruise‑missile accuracy. The role requires a Secret clearance with potential Top Secret; location in Huntsville, AL or Roy, UT, and an ability to interface with external partners.

You will mature, validate, and verify accuracy error models using flight/test data, produce technical reports, and deliver executive‑level briefings.

Qualifications

• US citizenship with active Secret clearance; Top Secret clearance potential.
• Strong experience with physics‑based modeling and simulation.
• Proficiency in scripting languages (Python, C++/C#, SQL, MATLAB, R).

Responsibilities

• Lead development of physics‑based predictive models and simulation frameworks for cruise‑missile accuracy.
• Validate and verify accuracy error models using test data.
• Produce technical reports and executive‑level presentations on missile accuracy.

Skills

Python

C++/C#

SQL

MATLAB

R

Education

Bachelor of Science in a STEM discipline

Tools

Jira

Confluence

Job description

Staff Systems Modeling / Simulation & Analysis Engineer (MS&A)

Location: Huntsville, Alabama or Roy, Utah.

Relocation Assistance: may be available.

Clearance: Secret required; eventual Top Secret clearance required.

Responsibilities

• Lead 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.
• Interface with external partner teams to ensure timely delivery of analysis data required for CDRLs and support the Integrated Master Schedule (IMS).
• Develop and trace requirements for modeling, simulation, and analysis tools; manage change‑request and Engineering Review Board (ERB) processes.
• Provide Earned Value Management (EVM) reporting and schedule variance analysis for MS&A activities.
• Mentor and coordinate a multidisciplinary engineering team, fostering collaboration and knowledge sharing.
• Implement agile development practices using Atlassian tools (Jira, Confluence) to manage tasks and deliverables.
• Establish and maintain a secure laboratory environment for classified work, ensuring compliance with DoD security requirements.
• Advise senior leadership and customers on mission‑effectiveness trade‑studies and recommend alternative architecture solutions.

Qualifications

• Bachelor of Science degree in a STEM discipline and 12 years of related experience; 10 years of experience with a Master of Science degree; 8 years of experience with a PhD.
• Must be a U.S. Citizen with an active U.S. Government Secret Clearance, 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 of time.
• Demonstrated experience with physics‑based mathematical modeling and simulation.
• Proficiency in scripting languages (Python, C++/C#, SQL, MATLAB, R) with at least five years of hands‑on experience.
• Preferred: Active U.S. Government 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.
• 401(k) plan.
• Educational assistance.
• Life insurance.
• Employee assistance programs & work/life solutions.
• Paid Time Off.
• Health & wellness resources.
• Employee discounts.
• Competitive relocation assistance package.

Salary: Primary Level Salary Range: $169,000.00 - $253,600.00. Standard 9/80 work schedule.

Contract: Position is contingent upon contract award.

EEO: 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.