Sentinel - Sr Principal Post Flight Analysis Systems Engineer - 20147

Northrop Grumman • Roy, UT

1d • $122,800 - $184,200 • Onsite

About The Position

Northrop Grumman Defense Systems is seeking a Sr. Principal Post Flight Analysis Systems Engineer (T04) for Post Flight Analysis within Modeling, Simulation, and Analysis (MS&A). This position is located in Roy, UT and supports the Sentinel program. As a Post Flight Analysis Systems Engineer, you will be responsible for developing and maintaining analysis tools and conducting post-flight analysis. Candidate should be knowledgeable in one or more of the following areas: reentry vehicle performance analysis, orbital mechanics, flight dynamics, aerodynamics, statistical mathematics, flight control, and guidance and navigation. A successful candidate would be familiar with one or more of the following scripting/programming languages: MATLAB, Fortran, and C++.

Requirements

• Bachelor of Science degree in a STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering, or Mathematics) discipline and 8 years of related experience; 6 years of experience with a Master of Science degree; 4 years experience with a PhD
• Must be a US Citizen with an active U.S. Government DoD Secret security clearance at time of application with an investigation completed within the last 6 years
• Must have the ability to obtain a U.S. Government DoD Top Secret security clearance within a reasonable period of time, as determined by the company to meet its business need
• Must have the ability to obtain and maintain Special Access Program (SAP) approval within a reasonable period of time, as determined by the company to meet its business need
• Experience with one or more of the following languages: C++, Python, MATLAB
• Experience with Systems Engineering (SE) including requirements management and the verification and validation process
• Advanced use of standard Microsoft Office products to include development tools
• 2+ years of experience in modeling, simulation, and analysis

Nice To Haves

• Experience with one or more of the following knowledge areas: ICBM flight dynamics, targeting, orbital mechanics, reentry dynamics, Object Oriented Programing (OOP)
• Experience with version control management software similar to Git
• Experience with software documentation development, testing (unit or functional), or Verification & Validation (V&V)
• Demonstrated understanding of functional requirement development, requirements analysis, functional analysis, trades, and architecture definition
• Demonstrated expertise soliciting input from internal and external stakeholders, synthesizing data, and communicating complex results to technical and non-technical stakeholders at various levels
• Experience with reentry vehicles and telemetry
• 1+ years of experience conducting post-flight ICBM accuracy analysis

Responsibilities

• Requirements analysis for development of analytical tools
• Modify existing post-flight analysis tools written in MATLAB and C++
• Develop modernized tools based on legacy Fortran tools
• Flight test data analysis to include Best Estimate of Trajectory generation, GPS signal processing and refinement, and RV accuracy analysis
• System performance assessment, requirements analysis, verification and validation, design, development, and integration
• Create technical reports and present analysis results
• Interface with internal and external customers

Benefits

• Medical, Dental & Vision coverage
• 401k
• Educational Assistance
• Life Insurance
• Employee Assistance Programs & Work/Life Solutions
• Paid Time Off
• Health & Wellness Resources
• Employee Discounts
• Relocation assistance may be available

What This Job Offers

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