Principal Systems Modeling Simulation Engineer

Northrop Grumman • El Segundo, CA

1d • $114,000 - $171,000 • Onsite

About The Position

Northrop Grumman Aeronautics Systems is seeking a Principal Systems Modeling Simulation Engineer for its Systems Engineering organization. The position is onsite in El Segundo, California. The engineer will develop and implement new and existing high-fidelity system performance, threat, and command-and-control models. The role also includes developing mathematical algorithms and software that model system behavior in real-time and constructive simulations, synthesizing stakeholder input, communicating findings to organizational leadership, and providing technical team leadership throughout the product lifecycle.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in a STEM discipline and 5 years of relevant experience, or a Master’s degree and 3 years of experience, or a Ph.D. and 0 years of experience.
• Experience in one or more of the following areas: signal processing; radar systems; electronics systems performance analysis, test, or integration; MATLAB, C/C++, Python, or related languages; foreign threat research, analysis, and assessment; survivability, lethality, vulnerability, engagement, or mission-level analysis; vehicle performance analysis; air-vehicle survivability analysis; modeling and simulation of radars, missiles, integrated air defense systems, air or space platforms; electronic attack, electronic protection, or electronic countermeasures; or red and/or blue CONOPs and TTPs.
• An active, in-scope U.S. Government DoD Secret security clearance or higher is required to start.
• Ability to obtain and maintain a Top Secret clearance with Special Program Access (PAR/SAP).

Nice To Haves

• Ability to work independently and identify solutions to complex problems.
• Ability to work with a team in a rapid-prototyping environment.
• Demonstrated experience with air-to-air and/or air-to-ground modes.
• Demonstrated mathematical problem-solving ability and data-analysis experience.
• Demonstrated interpersonal communication, presentation, verbal, and written communication skills.
• Work experience in a radar-related area such as search or track, surveillance, reconnaissance, electronic protection, identification, or adaptive techniques.
• Customer focus and collaboration skills.
• Strong desire to learn, take initiative, and contribute in a team-oriented environment.
• Demonstrated team leadership experience.
• Understanding of the physical limitations of implementing complex algorithms in real hardware.

Responsibilities

• Develop mathematical algorithms for mode and sensor implementation.
• Develop software to model system behavior in real-time and constructive simulations of sensors and other platforms.
• Solicit input from stakeholders, synthesize data, and communicate results to organizational leadership.
• Provide technical team leadership and participate in peer reviews across design, development, integration and test, flight-test requirements verification, and sustainment.

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: Principal