Systems Modeling & Simulation Engineer - Operations Analysis

Northrop Grumman Corp.; San Diego (CA); On-site; USD 92,000 - 138,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Life insurance

Disability insurance

Savings plan

Company holidays

PTO

Job summary

Northrop Grumman Corp. in Rancho Bernardo, CA is seeking a Systems Modeling & Simulation, Operations Analysis Engineer to support the Systems Engineering organization. You will develop physics-based models, build dynamic scenarios, and perform operations analysis on multi-domain systems.

Join a cross-functional team delivering CONOPs and TTPs at system and mission levels, while crafting simulation frameworks and performance models to inform decision-makers.

Qualifications

• Must have a STEM degree and 2+ years of relevant military/professional experience, or a Master’s in STEM with related experience.
• Ability to obtain and maintain a U.S. Government Top Secret clearance and SAP.
• Experience with modeling, simulation, and data analysis tools is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Develop operational analysis and mission effectiveness analyses.
• Model environments and perform trade studies via computer simulation.
• Create and translate enemy/friendly tactics into mission-level models.
• Develop, integrate, and use advanced visualization tools and GUIs.
• Collaborate with air vehicle and subsystem engineers, leaders, and customers.

Skills

MATLAB

Python

C++

Java

Education

Bachelor's degree in STEM

Master's degree in STEM

Tools

AFSIM

Suppressor

STK

Job description

RELOCATION ASSISTANCE: Relocation assistance may be availableCLEARANCE REQUIRED FOR START: YesCLEARANCE TYPE: SecretTRAVEL: Yes, 10% of the TimeDescriptionAt 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 Aeronautics Systems is looking for a Systems Modeling & Simulation, Operations Analysis Engineer to support the Systems Engineering organization in Rancho Bernardo, CA.Our work influences the investment decisions of our senior leadership and customer program offices. The Modeling and Simulation discipline itself is a mesh of many other fields (e.g., Systems Engineering, Aerospace Engineering, Software Engineering, etc.) and frequently collaborates across functional disciplines.In this role, you will be a member of a small, cross-functional team. The team performs the following tasks: developing physics-based models, creating dynamic scenarios, designing focused vignette threads and performing operations analysis. The analysis includes a wide variety of system types and spans multiple domains (friendly and adversary; ground, maritime, air and space). This drives the development of clean-sheet requirements, refines existing program system requirements, and influences the pursuit of future technologies and capabilities. You will work with air vehicle and subsystem engineers, as well as with program and customer leadership, to recommend candidate designs, and to develop Concepts of Operation (CONOPs) and Tactics, Techniques and Procedures (TTPs) at the system, mission, and campaign levels.You'll also be responsible for developing new and/or integrating existing system simulation frameworks, performance models and algorithms, threat models and command and control models.Essential Functions:Perform operational analysis and mission effectiveness analysisDevelop and translate friendly/adversary tactics into mission-level models such as AFSIMModel operational environments, perform trade studies via computer simulation, and recommend alternative architecturesPerform mission engineering activities to ensure continuity between desired operational capabilities and delivered system performanceEnsure performance capabilities of new systems and architectures are traded against cost and mission requirements; develop mission relevant scenarios; assess operational effectiveness of existing and emerging systems and capabilities in representative operational environmentsSolicit input from various stakeholders, synthesize data, and communicate results to various levels of leadership within the organizationDevelop software to model behavior of systems in real-time and constructive simulationsDevelop, integrate, and use advanced graphical user interfaces and visualization toolsBasic Qualifications:Must have a Bachelors of Science degree in a STEM field and at least 2 years of relevant military / professional experience, OR a Master's Degree in a STEM field and at least some of relevant military / professional / academic experienceMust have the ability to obtain and maintain a U.S. Government Top Secret clearance and Special Access Program (SAP) within a reasonable period of time, as determined by the business.Must have experience with tools such as MATLAB, Python, C++, Java, or experience conducting software-based trade studies.Preferred Qualifications:Ability to work with simulation framework tools such as AFSIM, Suppressor, or STK.Ability to model operational environments, conduct operations analysis and mission effectiveness trade study analyses.Ability to develop advanced data analysis visualization tool sets.Proposal development, writing or executionOperational military background in any of the following:Aircrew (Fighter/Bomber/RPA Pilot/Helicopter)Electronic Warfare Officer/Weapons Systems OfficerAir Battle Manager/Naval Flight Officer/Airborne Tactical OfficerIntelligence or Communications OfficerMaster’s Degree in a STEM discipline from an accredited universityExperience with system of systems modeling tools: AFSIM, Suppressor, or BrawlerFamiliarity with AGILE, MBSE, and/or system architecture frameworksEffective project management skills and good communication techniquesExperience with version control tools (Bitbucket, GitHub, or Gitlab, etc.)Strong interpersonal and leadership skillsExcellent communications skills, including the ability to present and brief technical data to all levels of leadership within the organization and U.S. GovernmentCurrent Top Secret clearancePrimary Level Salary Range: $91,800.00 - $137,600.00The 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.