Systems Modeling and Simulation Engineer 3/4 - Space AHT

0090 CORP-Corporate Office; United States; On-site; USD 104,000 - 194,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Paid time off

Long-term incentives

Job summary

Northrop Grumman in Colorado Springs seeks a Principal/Sr. Principal Modeling and Simulation Systems Engineer to advance mission-critical modeling efforts in a highly secure environment.

You will lead development using AFSIM and STK, mentor junior engineers, and collaborate across programs to deliver validated simulations and analyses.

U.S. citizenship and a Top Secret clearance with SCI eligibility are required; travel up to 10% may be needed.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree in STEM with 5+ years of related work experience, or Master’s with 3+ years, or PhD with 1+ year.
• Senior level requires 8+ years in STEM, or Master’s with 6+ years, or PhD with 4+ years.

Responsibilities

• Develop models and simulations using GOTS tools like AFSIM in a classified environment.
• Mentor and develop junior engineers while collaborating across levels and programs.
• Communicate findings clearly and document approaches for verification and validation.

Skills

AFSIM

STK

Mentoring

Communication

Education

Bachelor's degree in STEM

Master's degree in STEM

Tools

AFSIM

STK

Job description

RELOCATION ASSISTANCE: No relocation assistance available CLEARANCE REQUIRED FOR START: Yes CLEARANCE TYPE: Top Secret TRAVEL: Yes, 10% of the Time Description

Position Overview

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 Space Systems, Multi-Domain Operations, and Missile Defense Integration Business Unit (BU) has an exciting career opportunity for a Principal/Sr. Principal Modeling and Simulation Systems Engineer – Level 3 or 4 to join our team of qualified, diverse individuals. This position will be in Colorado Springs, CO.

Essential Functions

This position will specifically focus on the development of models and simulation using Government Off-the-Shelf (GOTS) tools like AFSIM in a classified environment. Seeking candidates who find satisfaction in working on challenging and diverse assignments in collaborative settings across all levels. This requisition may be filled at a higher grade based on qualifications listed below. This requisition may be filled at either a Principal Modeling and Simulation Systems Engineer – Level 3 or a Sr. Principal Modeling and Simulation Systems Engineer – Level 4.

Basic Qualifications

• Basic Qualifications for Principal Modeling and Simulation Systems Engineer – Leve 3: Bachelor’s Degree in a STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering or Mathematics) discipline from an accredited university and5 years of related work experience, or a Master's Degree in STEM and 3 years of related work experience, or 1 year of related work experience with a PhD in STEM.
• Basic Qualifications for Sr. Principal Modeling and Simulation Systems Engineer – Level 4: Bachelor’s Degree in a STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering or Mathematics) discipline from an accredited university and8 years of related work experience, or a Master's Degree in STEM and 6 years of related work experience, or 4 years of related work experience with a PhD in STEM.
• Applicants must have a current, active in-scope DoD-issuedTop Secret security clearance with Sensitive Compartmented Information (SCI) eligibility at the time of application, which is required to start.
• Ability and willingness to travel up to 10% to support business needs.
• Experience utilizing modeling and simulation tools like AFSIM, Ansys STK, or a similar modeling and simulation framework.
• Experience mentoring and developing junior-level engineers.
• Ability to work autonomously and collaboratively in a team setting.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.

Preferred Qualifications

• Master’s Degree or PhD in a highly technical STEM discipline.
• Experience writing or reviewing complex technical white papers or dissertations.
• Experience with modeling behaviors of space assets, such as orbital maneuvers.
• Experience using the Advanced Framework for Simulation, Integration, and Modeling (AFSIM), Ansys Systems Tool Kit (STK), or a similar mission-level modeling and simulation framework.
• Experience supporting proposals for capture efforts.
• Experience performing operations research activities such as mathematical modeling, statistical analysis, and optimization.
• Experience conducting trade studies and familiarity with trade study methodologies.
• Experience with formal verification and validation processes.
• Experience using agile development methodologies.

Salary

Primary Level Salary Range: $103,600.00 - $155,400.00

Secondary Level Salary Range: $129,300.00 - $193,900.00 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.

Benefits

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.

EEO Statement

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.

Citizenship Requirement

U.S. Citizenship is required for all positions with a government clearance and certain other restricted positions.

Additional Information

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.

We are a pioneering company. With careers across all areas: air, cyber, land, sea and space – our 90,000 employees work as one to defend and define the future. Northrop Grumman careers and internships are as varied as your interests, with a lifetime of potential that will give you every opportunity to do your best work. Working together with people from many backgrounds, personal passions and disciplines, we share a drive to push the boundaries of science, technology and engineering to meet the ever evolving needs of our customers worldwide.