Staff Systems Engineer - Modeling / Simulation & Analysis (MS&A) - 18319

Northrop Grumman•Huntsville, AL

7d•$169,000 - $253,600•Onsite

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. Join Northrop Grumman on our continued mission to push the boundaries of possible across land, sea, air, space, and cyberspace. Enjoy a culture where your voice is valued and start contributing to our team of passionate professionals providing real-life solutions to our world’s biggest challenges. We take pride in creating purposeful work and allowing our employees to grow and achieve their goals every day by Defining Possible. With our competitive pay and comprehensive benefits, we have the right opportunities to fit your life and launch your career today. Northrop Grumman Defense Systems is seeking a Staff Systems Modeling / Simulation & Analysis Engineer (MS&A). This position is located in Huntsville, Alabama or Roy, Utah. This role may offer a competitive relocation assistance package. The ideal candidate is a team player; but also, a strong independent contributor with strong leadership skills, demonstrated problem-solving skills, excellent communication skills, as well as interpersonal and organizational skills and a proactive, detail-oriented approach.

Requirements

Bachelor of Science degree in a STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering, or Mathematics) discipline and 12 years of related experience; 10 years of experience with a Master of Science degree; 8 year experience with a PhD
Must be a US Citizen with an active U.S. Government Secret Clearance, at time of application, current and within scope, with an investigation date within the last 6 years
Must have the ability to obtain and maintain Top Secret Clearance and Special Access Program (SAP) approval within a reasonable period of time, as determined by the company to meet its business needs
Demonstrated experience with physics-based mathematical modeling and simulation
Proficiency in scripting languages (e.g., Python, C++/C#, SQL, MATLAB, R) with at least five years of hands-on experience

Nice To Haves

Active U.S. Government Top Secret Clearance
Outstanding skills in building rapport and interfacing with external team partners and customers
Proactive self-starter capable of identifying process gaps and implementing effective solutions
Experience developing and tracing complex requirements, managing change requests, and participating in Engineering Review Board processes
Hands-on experience with Earned Value Management, Integrated Master Schedule reporting, and agile methodologies using Jira/Confluence

Responsibilities

Lead development and integration of physics-based predictive models and simulation frameworks for cruise-missile accuracy performance
Conduct maturation, validation, and verification of accuracy error models using ground- and flight-test data
Perform post-flight estimation and analysis of missile accuracy, producing technical reports and executive-level presentations
Interface with external partner teams to ensure timely delivery of analysis data required for CDRLs and support the Integrated Master Schedule (IMS)
Develop and trace requirements for modeling, simulation, and analysis tools; manage change-request and Engineering Review Board (ERB) processes
Provide Earned Value Management (EVM) reporting and schedule variance analysis for MS&A activities
Mentor and coordinate a multidisciplinary engineering team, fostering collaboration and knowledge sharing
Implement agile development practices using Atlassian tools (Jira, Confluence) to manage tasks and deliverables
Establish and maintain a secure laboratory environment for classified work, ensuring compliance with DoD security requirements
Advise senior leadership and customers on mission-effectiveness trade-studies and recommend alternative architecture solutions