Sr Principal Engr Sys Modeling Simulation - Analyst & Simulation Developer (25-513)

Northrop Grumman • Colorado Springs, CO

75d • $124,900 - $187,300

About The Position

At Northrop Grumman, our employees have incredible opportunities to work on revolutionary systems that impact people's lives around the world today, and for generations to come. Our pioneering and inventive spirit has enabled us to be at the forefront of many technological advancements in our nation's history - from the first flight across the Atlantic Ocean, to stealth bombers, to landing on the moon. We look for people who have bold new ideas, courage and a pioneering spirit to join forces to invent the future, and have fun along the way. Our culture thrives on intellectual curiosity, cognitive diversity and bringing your whole self to work - and we have an insatiable drive to do what others think is impossible. Our employees are not only part of history, they're making history. Northrop Grumman Space Systems-Launch and Missile Defense Systems offers an excellent opportunity for a Sr Principal Engineer Systems Modeling Simulation - Analyst & Simulation Developer (25-513) to join our team of skilled and diverse professionals. This role, based in Colorado Springs, CO, is vital in supporting the U.S. President, the Secretary of Defense, and combatant commanders at strategic, regional, and operational levels.

Requirements

• A Bachelor's Degree in Computer Science, Systems Engineering, Software Engineering, Mathematics, Physics, or a related field from an accredited university is preferred, along with 8 years of experience; or a Master's degree (preferred) in a related field with 6 years of relevant work experience; or a PhD in a related field with 4 years of relevant work experience
• Applicants must have a current, active in-scope DoD-issued Secret security clearance at the time of application, which is required to start

Nice To Haves

• Technical specialty areas might include, but are not limited to, Radar Design and Performance
• Strategic and tactical missile threat assessment, performance analysis, modeling, and simulation of complex systems
• Decomposition of requirements and test conditions
• Discrete-event simulation modeling
• Data analysis using Python and MATLAB tools
• Exposure to tactical and strategic weapons and sensor message standards
• Software development in a Linux and Agile environment using MATLAB and Python (strongly preferred), as well as Java, Bash, and others

Responsibilities

• Planning and conducting performance analyses on C2BMC and its interactions with current and future MD Elements
• Analyze documents to generate reports and briefings, present findings to diverse audiences, develop requirements for complex system models and simulations, and execute, test, and troubleshoot MD-level, large-scale models and simulations
• Develop, test, and evaluate threat scenarios
• Create tools to assist analysis and development in MATLAB and Python
• Present data to support decisions regarding system or element representations and modeling parameters in large-scale simulations
• Engage with members of other C2BMC Product Teams, C2BMC leadership, MDA customers, technical SMEs, and leadership of other MD Element programs

Benefits

• Health Plan
• Savings Plan
• Paid Time Off
• Education Assistance
• Training and Development
• Flexible Work Arrangements

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Senior
• Industry: Transportation Equipment Manufacturing
• Education Level: Bachelor's degree
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees