Systems Modeling & Simulation Engineer - Secret Clearance

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

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Paid time off (PTO)

Paid holidays

Job summary

Northrop Grumman Aerospace Systems in San Diego, CA is seeking a Systems Modeling and Simulation Engineer to join our full-time office team. The role emphasizes statistical analysis, Monte Carlo-style simulations, and project communication for defense programs.

Successful candidates will analyze inventory effectiveness, build and integrate simulation frameworks, and support mission and performance analyses. Relocation assistance may be available and travel up to 25% is expected.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's or Master's in STEM with related analysis/modeling work.
• Advanced MS Excel skills (formulas, pivot tables, macros).
• Active US Government Secret clearance; ability to obtain Top Secret/SAP/SCI.
• Willing to travel up to 25%.

Responsibilities

• Develop and integrate system simulation frameworks and models.
• Simulate real-time operation and develop software to reflect system behavior.
• Develop GUIs and visualization tools for analysis.
• Model environments, conduct trade studies, and recommend architectures.
• Perform operational and mission effectiveness analyses.
• Support concept development, LORA, ROI, and MBSE.
• Adapt models to support design, development, and sustainment.

Skills

Statistical analysis

Data analysis

System modeling

MS Excel

Willing to travel

Education

Bachelor's degree in STEM

Master's degree in STEM

Tools

Tempo

VMetric

EDCAS

MAAF

LCOM

Job description

Northrop Grumman Aerospace Systems in San Diego, CA is seeking a Systems Modeling and Simulation Engineer to join our full-time office team. The role emphasizes statistical analysis, Monte Carlo-style simulations, and project communication for defense programs.

Successful candidates will analyze inventory effectiveness, build and integrate simulation frameworks, and support mission and performance analyses. Relocation assistance may be available and travel up to 25% is expected.