Systems Modeling and Simulation Engineer
About The Position
Northrop Grumman Aerospace Systems is hiring a Systems Modeling and Simulation Engineer to analyze inventory effectiveness using statistical and probability-based analytics, account for changing configurations, and develop recommendations that improve key performance indicators. The role involves gathering information, collaborating with stakeholders, and delivering analyses and presentations. It is full-time in the office and located in San Diego, California (preferred) or Palmdale, California. Travel of up to 25% is required, and an active Secret clearance is required at the start. The engineer develops or integrates simulation frameworks, performance and threat models, algorithms, and command-and-control models; simulates real-time system operation; and develops software and models to represent projected system behavior. The role also uses graphical user interfaces and visualization tools, computer simulations, operational and mission-effectiveness analyses, and model-based systems engineering to evaluate concepts and alternatives.
Requirements
- Bachelor's degree in a STEM discipline and 2 years of statistical analysis, data analysis, or system modeling experience in a professional environment; or a master's degree in a STEM discipline and 0 years of experience.
- 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 completed within the last 6 years or current enrollment in Continuous Evaluation.
- Ability to obtain and maintain U.S. Government Top Secret, Special Access Program (SAP), and SCI clearances within a reasonable amount of time as determined by the company.
- Willingness and ability to travel up to 25%.
Nice To Haves
- Current active in-scope U.S. Government Top Secret clearance with special 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, including Logistics Support Analysis (LSA) and Maintenance Planning, Modeling & Simulation (ModSim), Support Equipment Engineering (SEE), Prognostics & Health Management (PHM), Supportable Low Observables (SLO), Obsolescence Management, Training & Training Systems, Technical Data, Support Hardware, Fleet & Field Support, or Product Support Management.
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 that represent projected system behavior.
- Develop, integrate, and use advanced 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 analyses and ROI, 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.
Benefits
- Flexible work arrangements.
- 9/80 work schedule with every other Friday off.
- Learning opportunities and exposure to a wide variety of projects and customers.
- Health insurance coverage.
- Life and disability insurance.
- Savings plan.
- Company-paid holidays.
- Paid time off (PTO) for vacation and/or personal business.
- Employees may be eligible for overtime, shift differential, and a discretionary bonus, depending on the position.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
