Systems Modeling and Simulation Engineer 3/4 - Space AHT

Northrop Grumman•Colorado Springs, CO

2d•$103,600 - $193,900•Onsite

About The Position

Northrop Grumman Space Systems, Multi-Domain Operations, and Missile Defense Integration Business Unit (BU) has an exciting career opportunity for a Principal/Sr. Principal Modeling and Simulation Systems Engineer – Level 3 or 4 to join our team of qualified, diverse individuals. This position will be in Colorado Springs, CO. The Systems Engineer – Level 3 or 4 will support a growing portfolio of programs and IRADs that focus on missile defense, space, and intelligence and will support various modeling, simulation, and analysis (MS&A) project teams performing modeling and simulation engineering utilizing government tools and standards. This position will specifically focus on the development of models and simulation using Government Off-the-Shelf (GOTS) tools like AFSIM in a classified environment. Seeking candidates who find satisfaction in working on challenging and diverse assignments in collaborative settings across all levels. This requisition may be filled at a higher grade based on qualifications listed below. This requisition may be filled at either a Principal Modeling and Simulation Systems Engineer – Level 3 or a Sr. Principal Modeling and Simulation Systems Engineer – Level 4.

Requirements

Bachelor’s Degree in a STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering or Mathematics) discipline from an accredited university and 5 years of related work experience, or a Master's Degree in STEM and 3 years of related work experience, or 1 year of related work experience with a PhD in STEM (for Level 3).
Bachelor’s Degree in a STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering or Mathematics) discipline from an accredited university and 8 years of related work experience, or a Master's Degree in STEM and 6 years of related work experience, or 4 years of related work experience with a PhD in STEM (for Level 4).
Current, active in-scope DoD-issued Top Secret security clearance with Sensitive Compartmented Information (SCI) eligibility at the time of application, which is required to start.
Ability and willingness to travel up to 10% to support business needs.
Experience utilizing modeling and simulation tools like AFSIM, Ansys STK, or a similar modeling and simulation framework.
Experience mentoring and developing junior-level engineers.
Ability to work autonomously and collaboratively in a team setting.
Excellent written and verbal communication skills.

Nice To Haves

Master’s Degree or PhD in a highly technical STEM discipline.
Experience writing or reviewing complex technical white papers or dissertations.
Experience with modeling behaviors of space assets, such as orbital maneuvers.
Experience using the Advanced Framework for Simulation, Integration, and Modeling (AFSIM), Ansys Systems Tool Kit (STK), or a similar mission-level modeling and simulation framework.
Experience supporting proposals for capture efforts.
Experience performing operations research activities such as mathematical modeling, statistical analysis, and optimization.
Experience conducting trade studies and familiarity with trade study methodologies.
Experience with formal verification and validation processes.
Experience using agile development methodologies.

Responsibilities

Support a growing portfolio of programs and IRADs that focus on missile defense, space, and intelligence.
Support various modeling, simulation, and analysis (MS&A) project teams performing modeling and simulation engineering utilizing government tools and standards.
Develop models and simulation using Government Off-the-Shelf (GOTS) tools like AFSIM in a classified environment.
Mentor and develop junior-level engineers.
Work autonomously and collaboratively in a team setting.
Perform operations research activities such as mathematical modeling, statistical analysis, and optimization.
Conduct trade studies and familiarity with trade study methodologies.
Conduct formal verification and validation processes.
Use agile development methodologies.