Modeling Simulation and Analysis Engineer (Engineer or Principal Engineer Level)

Northrop Grumman•Redondo Beach, CA

1d•Onsite

About The Position

Northrop Grumman Aeronautics Systems sector has an opening for a Modeling, Simulation, and Analysis Engineer (Engineer or Principal Engineer Level) to join our team of qualified, diverse individuals within our Systems Engineering organization. This position is located in Redondo Beach, CA. In this role, you will serve as an experienced Modeling Simulation and Analysis Engineer to join the Campaign Analysis (CA) Program, part of Systems Analysis and Simulation (SA&S) Organization. You will be responsible for development and analysis of campaign simulations. You will also be responsible for providing guidance on implementing best practices, tools, methodologies to enhance efficiency and effectiveness of OA and Systems Engineering processes. Finally, you will be responsible for developing materials and presenting to internal and external stakeholders.

Requirements

Ability to communicate effectively both orally and in writing
Ability to maintain cooperative working relationships with existing and prospective stakeholders
Ability to prioritize and adjust tasks to accomplish project results
Ability to clearly present technical approaches and findings to a variety of audiences
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 experience (for Engineer Level)
Bachelors of Science degree in a STEM field and at least 5 years of relevant military / professional experience, OR a Master's Degree in a STEM field and at least 3 years of relevant military / professional experience, OR a PhD and at least 1 year of relevant military / professional / academic experience (for Principal Engineer Level)
Ability to obtain and maintain a US Government Secret or higher clearance (with a background investigation completed within the last 6 years or currently enrolled into Continuous Evaluation).
Experience with Objected Oriented Simulation
Familiar with military operations analysis
Ability to obtain and maintain Special Access Program (SAP) clearance within a reasonable amount of time as determined by business needs.

Nice To Haves

Experience with Objected Oriented Python for Simulation
Experienced in Campaign-level Simulation and Modeling Analysis
Experienced in wargaming or virtual simulation at the campaign or mission level
Experience with multi-resolution conceptual model development, verification, and validation processes to develop simulations to address questions on military operations.
Experience with linear and non-linear optimization models and their application
Experience with relevant Operation Analysis Tools: AFSIM, CFAM, STORM, COSAGE
Familiar with team collaboration tools like Jira, Confluence, Bitbucket, Github, etc.

Responsibilities

Developing and implementing comprehensive test strategies, plans, procedures. Ensure compliance with program requirements, industry standards, NG processes as needed.
Soliciting input from various stakeholders, synthesize data, and communicate results to various levels of leadership within the organization.
Developing and translating CONOPs and related tactics into modeled simulation behaviors in campaign-level models
Delivering campaign-level analysis to solve a variety of fleet sizing and operational problems
Collaborating closely with cross functional teams and cross (related) programs and SA&S teams
Developing roadmaps and plans to support Campaign Analysis strategic objectives
Serving as key liaison for inquiries and communications regarding related products and services