Principal / Sr Principal Engineer Systems Modeling Simulation
About The Position
Northrop Grumman Aerospace Systems is hiring a Principal or Senior Principal Systems Modeling and Simulation Engineer. The position is full time in the office and based in San Diego, California (preferred) or Palmdale, California. The successful candidate will analyze current inventory effectiveness using statistical analysis, account for changing configurations, and apply probability-based analytics to develop recommendations and improve key performance indicators. Experience in aviation and defense programs, familiarity with Monte Carlo simulations, and project management and communication aptitude are identified as important skills. The role involves gathering information, working with stakeholders, and delivering analyses and presentations. The engineer will develop or integrate system simulation frameworks, performance and threat models, and command-and-control models; simulate real-time operations; and build software and models representing projected system behavior. Other work includes developing graphical user interfaces and visualization tools, modeling operational environments, conducting simulation-based trade studies, recommending alternative architectures, and conducting operational and mission effectiveness analyses. The role also covers mission concept development, Level of Repair Analysis, spares sensitivity, Operations and Support cost and return-on-investment analyses, model-based systems engineering, and adapting models and simulations to support system design, development, and sustainment. The role requires an active U.S. Government Secret clearance and the ability to obtain Top Secret clearance and obtain and maintain Special Access Program clearance within a reasonable period based on business needs. Travel of up to 25% is required. Northrop Grumman offers a 9/80 schedule with every other Friday off, flexible work arrangements, learning opportunities, exposure to varied projects and customers, and a friendly team environment. Relocation assistance may be available.
Requirements
- For Principal level: Bachelor's degree in a STEM discipline and 5 years of statistical analysis, data analysis, or system modeling experience in a professional environment; or a Master's degree in a STEM discipline and 3 years of such experience; or a Ph.D. in a STEM discipline and 1 year of such experience.
- For Senior Principal level: Bachelor's degree in a STEM discipline and 8 years of statistical analysis, data analysis, or system modeling experience in a professional environment; or a Master's degree in a STEM discipline and 6 years of such experience; or a Ph.D. in a STEM discipline and 4 years of such experience.
- Experience in statistical modeling.
- Advanced proficiency with MS Excel, including extensive formula calculations, pivot tables and charts, and macros.
- Active U.S. Government Secret clearance, with a background investigation within the past 6 years or enrollment in Continuous Evaluation; ability to obtain Top Secret clearance.
- Ability to obtain and maintain Special Access Program (SAP) clearance within a reasonable amount of time as determined by business needs.
- Willingness and ability to travel up to 25%.
Nice To Haves
- Current active, in-scope U.S. Government Top Secret clearance with Special Program Access.
- Previous project management experience.
- Professional experience with Tempo, VMetric, or EDCAS.
- Experience with MAAF or LCOM.
- Experience with data mining techniques.
- Relevant experience in adjacent logistics support elements such as Logistics Support Analysis (LSA) and Maintenance Planning, Modeling and Simulation (ModSim), Support Equipment Engineering (SEE), Prognostics and Health Management (PHM), Supportable Low Observables (SLO), Obsolescence Management, Training and Training Systems, Technical Data, Support Hardware, Fleet and Field Support, and Product Support Management.
- Previous experience in aviation and defense programs.
- Familiarity with Monte Carlo simulations.
- Project management and communication aptitude.
Responsibilities
- Gather required information, work with stakeholders, and provide analyses and presentations.
- Develop new or integrate existing system simulation frameworks, performance models and algorithms, threat models, and command-and-control models.
- Simulate real-time operations and develop software and models representing projected system behavior.
- Develop, integrate, and use graphical user interfaces and visualization tools.
- Model operational environments, conduct trade studies through computer simulation, and recommend alternative architectures.
- Perform operational analysis and mission effectiveness analysis.
- Develop and integrate mission concept development, Level of Repair Analysis (LORA), spares sensitivity, Operations and Support (O&S) cost and return-on-investment analyses, and model-based systems engineering.
- Develop and adapt existing models, methods, and simulations to support the design, development, and sustainment of system design concepts and technologies.
- Analyze current inventory effectiveness using statistical analysis, account for changing configurations, and apply probability-based analytics to optimize recommendations and improve key performance indicators.
Benefits
- Flexible work arrangements
- 9/80 work schedule with every other Friday off
- Learning opportunities
- Exposure to a wide variety of projects and customers
- Friendly team environment
- Relocation assistance may be available
- Health insurance coverage
- Life insurance
- Disability insurance
- Savings plan
- Company-paid holidays
- Paid time off (PTO) for vacation and/or personal business
- Depending on position, eligibility for overtime, shift differential, and a discretionary bonus
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Principal
