Modeling and Simulation Engineer (3/4)

Northrop Grumman • El Segundo, CA

1d • $114,000 - $213,400 • Onsite

About The Position

Northrop Grumman Aeronautics Systems is hiring a Modeling and Simulation Engineer at the Principal Engineer or Senior Principal Engineer level to join its Systems Engineering organization in El Segundo, California. The role maintains, develops, and routinely runs data analysis tools to support data-driven decision-making. The position follows a 9/80 schedule, with every other Friday off. Relocation assistance may be available, and travel is required approximately 25% of the time. A Secret clearance is required to start.

Requirements

• For Principal Engineer (level 3): A bachelor's degree in a STEM field and at least 5 years of relevant military or professional experience, or a master's degree in a STEM field and at least 3 years of relevant military or professional experience, or a Ph.D. and at least 1 year of relevant military, professional, or academic experience.
• For Senior Principal Engineer (level 4): A bachelor's degree in a STEM field and at least 8 years of relevant military or professional experience, or a master's degree in a STEM field and at least 6 years of relevant military or professional experience, or a Ph.D. and at least 4 years of relevant military or professional experience.
• At either level, ability to obtain or maintain a U.S. Government Secret or higher clearance, with a background investigation completed within the last 6 years or current enrollment in Continuous Evaluation.
• Ability to obtain and maintain Special Access Program (SAP) clearance within a reasonable amount of time, as determined by business needs.
• Experience ingesting, processing, storing, analyzing, and visualizing large data sets.

Nice To Haves

• Proficiency with Python, SQL, Tableau, MATLAB, and .DAT file decoding.
• Understanding of security patch updates to virtual machine instances on servers hosted on a central network.
• Ability to translate complex analytics into clear, actionable insights.
• Initiative in influencing cross-functional teams, solving problems creatively, and driving analytical strategy.
• Ability to influence and drive adoption of best practices across teams.
• Ability to read and understand system architecture diagrams.
• Interest in autonomous air vehicle platforms and their operations.
• Active U.S. Government Secret or higher clearance, with a background investigation completed within the last 6 years or current enrollment in Continuous Evaluation.

Responsibilities

• Maintain, develop, and routinely run data analysis tools to support data-driven decision-making.

Benefits

• Health insurance coverage
• Life insurance
• Disability insurance
• Savings plan
• Company-paid holidays
• Paid time off (PTO) for vacation and/or personal business
• Employees may be eligible for overtime, shift differential, and a discretionary bonus, depending on the position

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Senior