Systems Modeling & Simulation Engineer — Secret Clearance

Northrop Grumman; San Diego (CA); On-site; USD 92,000 - 171,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Relocation assistance may be available

9/80 work schedule with every other Fr

Flexible work arrangements

Job summary

Northrop Grumman Aerospace Systems in San Diego, CA, is seeking an Engineer Systems Modeling and Simulation (or Principal Engineer) to join a team focused on advanced analytics and simulation for defense programs.

The role requires building and integrating simulation frameworks, performing real-time analysis, and communicating findings to stakeholders. Candidates should have STEM degrees and experience with Excel, Monte Carlo methods, and a readiness to travel up to 25%.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in STEM with 2 years of related experience; or Master's degree with 0 years.
• Advanced proficiency with MS Excel (pivot tables/charts, macros).
• Ability to obtain and maintain a US Government Secret/SAP/SCI clearance within a reasonable time.
• Willing and able to travel up to 25%.

Responsibilities

• Develop and integrate system simulation frameworks, performance models and algorithms, threat models, and command and control models.
• Simulate real-time operation and develop software/models that represent projected behavior of systems.
• Develop, integrate, and use advanced GUI and visualization tools.
• Model operational environments, perform trade studies via computer simulation and recommend alternative architectures.
• Perform operational analysis and mission effectiveness analysis.
• Develop and integrate mission concept development, LORA, ROI analyses, and model-based system engineering.
• Develop and adapt existing models to support design, development, and sustainment of system concepts.

Skills

MS Excel

Statistical analysis

Data analysis

System modeling

Monte Carlo simulations

Project management

Communication

Education

Bachelor's degree in STEM

Master’s degree in STEM

PhD in STEM

Tools

Tempo

VMetric

EDCAS

MAAF

LCOM

Data mining tools

Job description

Northrop Grumman Aerospace Systems in San Diego, CA, is seeking an Engineer Systems Modeling and Simulation (or Principal Engineer) to join a team focused on advanced analytics and simulation for defense programs.

The role requires building and integrating simulation frameworks, performing real-time analysis, and communicating findings to stakeholders. Candidates should have STEM degrees and experience with Excel, Monte Carlo methods, and a readiness to travel up to 25%.