Systems Engineer: Mission Modeling Simulation – Level 4 (AHT)

0902 SP - Launch Vehicles; United States; On-site; USD 123,000 - 184,000; Full time

Job summary

Northrop Grumman’s Space Sector in Chandler, AZ is seeking a Systems Engineer: Mission Modeling Simulation – Level 4 to join our on-site team. You will develop mission-level and system-level performance models, run simulations for missile and interceptor systems, and work with cross‑disciplinary engineers to shape architecture and requirements.

The role requires hands-on experience with MS&A tools (AFSIM, NGTS, Brawler, STK, MATLAB/Simulink) and programming in MATLAB, Python, or C/C++. U.S.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in a STEM field with 8+ years in systems engineering or modeling and simulation, or a Master/PhD with commensurate experience.
• U.S. Citizenship required and active Secret clearance.
• Experience in missile/interceptor or integrated air and missile defense simulations.
• Hands-on with MS&A tools (AFSIM, NGTS, Brawler, STK, MATLAB/Simulink).
• Strong knowledge of probability, statistics, and design of experiments.
• Ability to define MS&A plans and review models/assumptions.

Responsibilities

• Develop mission-level and system-level performance models, algorithms, and simulations.
• Conduct operations analysis, mission effectiveness studies, and evaluate architecture options.
• Integrate GUIs and visualization tools to present results.
• Map operational needs to system requirements, metrics, tests, and reviews.
• Propose analysis-backed recommendations shaping CONOPS and TTPs.

Skills

mission modeling

simulation

MS&A tools

MATLAB/Simulink

Python

C/C++

data analysis

statistics

design of experiments

visualization

Education

Bachelor’s degree in STEM

Master’s degree in STEM

PhD in related field

Tools

AFSIM

NGTS

Brawler

STK

MATLAB

Simulink

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. Northrop Grumman’s Space Sector is seeking a Systems Engineer: Mission Modeling Simulation – Level 4 to join our team in Chandler, AZ. This position will support mission‑level and system‑level modeling, simulation, and analysis for advanced missile and interceptor systems. In this role, you will support complex architecture and simulation frameworks, drive mission engineering and operations analysis, and perform trade studies that shape system architectures, requirements, and concepts of operation. You will be a key technical contributor who collaborates across disciplines and engages directly with program and customer leadership. This position is 100% on site in Chandler, AZ (strongly preferred). Remote candidates may also be considered You will work with systems, GNC, seeker/sensor, software, mission, and integration & test engineers to:

• Develop and integrate mission‑level and system‑level performance models, algorithms, and simulations of missiles, interceptors, sensors, threats, and command‑and‑control systems
• Perform operations and behavior analysis, mission effectiveness studies, and assess architecture alternatives for delivering an effect or capability within a broader campaign, including end‑to‑end engagement and campaign‑level assessments
• Integrate and use graphical user interfaces and visualization tools
• Link operational mission needs and analysis results to support development of system and subsystem requirements, engineering analyses, performance metrics, test strategies, documentation / reports, and content for specifications and reviews
• Develop and present analysis‑backed recommendations that influence architecture trades, CONOPS, and Tactics, Techniques, and Procedures (TTPs)

Basic Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in a STEM discipline with 8 years of professional experience in systems engineering or modeling and simulation – OR – Master’s degree and 6 years; or Ph.D. and 4 years
• U.S. Citizenship is required.
• Must have an active U.S. Government Secret security clearance.
• Demonstrated experience supporting mission‑level and system‑level modeling and simulation for missile/interceptor or integrated air and missile defense programs.
• Hands‑on experience with operations analysis and virtual simulation tools such as AFSIM, NGTS, Brawler, STK, MATLAB/Simulink, or similar environments.
• Strong background in probability, statistics, and design of experiments applied to weapon system and mission performance.
• Demonstrated experience supporting technical teams, defining MS&A plans, and reviewing/approving models, assumptions, and analysis results.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Ability to obtain and maintain Top Secret and/or Special Access Program (SAP) access; active TS/SAP is highly preferred.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, including briefing complex analysis outcomes to program and customer leadership.
• Demonstrated resolve to drive tasks to completion, both independently and in collaborative teams, and possess strong mentoring / training skills.

Experience in one or more of the following areas:

• Missile/interceptor GNC and tracking/estimation (Kalman filtering, particle filtering, optimal estimation theory)
• RF or EO/IR seeker/sensor modeling
• Integrated air defense systems (IADS) or threat modeling
• Electronic attack, electronic protection, and countermeasures modeling
• Survivability, lethality, and vulnerability analysis at the weapon or mission level
• Experience with Model‑Based Systems Engineering (MBSE) and digital engineering, integrating MS&A into system architecture and requirements flow down
• Experience defining TTPs and CONOPS using mission‑level simulations and kill‑chain analysis
• Proficiency in MATLAB, Python, C/C++ or similar languages for algorithm development, model integration, scripting, and data analysis
• Demonstrated ability to drive improvements in MS&A tools, visualization frameworks, and data analysis workflows

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