Staff Systems Engineer - Modeling Simulation & Analysis - 20144
About The Position
Northrop Grumman Defense Systems is seeking a Staff Systems Engineer - Modeling, Simulation & Analysis (level 5) to join its team in Huntsville, Alabama. The role supports development and integration of physics-based predictive models and simulation frameworks for cruise-missile accuracy performance, including model maturation, validation, and verification using ground- and flight-test data. The engineer will analyze post-flight missile accuracy and prepare technical reports and executive-level presentations. The position also involves developing and tracing requirements for modeling, simulation, and analysis tools; managing change-request and Engineering Review Board processes; supporting agile development with Jira and Confluence; and contributing to mission-effectiveness trade studies and alternative architecture recommendations. The ideal candidate is a proactive, detail-oriented team player and independent contributor with leadership, problem-solving, communication, interpersonal, and organizational skills. The position requires an active DoD Secret Clearance at the time of application and the ability to obtain and maintain Top Secret Clearance and SAP approval within a reasonable period. Travel is 10% of the time. The standard schedule is 9/80, with nine-hour days Monday through Thursday and every other Friday off. Relocation assistance may be available.
Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree in a STEM discipline from an accredited university, with 12 years of experience with a bachelor’s degree, 10 years with a master’s degree, or 8 years with a PhD.
- Must be a U.S. citizen with an active DoD Secret Clearance at the time of application, current and within scope, with an investigation date within the last 6 years.
- Ability to obtain and maintain Top Secret Clearance and Special Access Program (SAP) approval within a reasonable period, as determined by the company.
- 5 years of demonstrated experience with physics-based mathematical modeling and simulation.
- 5 years of experience with scripting languages such as Python, C++/C#, SQL, MATLAB, or R.
Nice To Haves
- Active DoD 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 and Confluence.
Responsibilities
- Support 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 and produce technical reports and executive-level presentations.
- Develop and trace requirements for modeling, simulation, and analysis tools.
- Manage change-request and Engineering Review Board (ERB) processes.
- Support agile development practices using Atlassian tools, including Jira and Confluence, to manage tasks and deliverables.
- Support mission-effectiveness trade studies and recommend alternative architecture solutions.
Benefits
- Medical coverage
- Dental coverage
- Vision coverage
- 401k
- Educational assistance
- Life insurance
- Employee Assistance Programs and Work/Life Solutions
- Paid Time Off
- Health and wellness resources
- Employee discounts
- Disability insurance
- Company-paid holidays
- Potential eligibility for overtime, shift differential, and a discretionary bonus
- Relocation assistance may be available
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Senior
