Systems Modeling Simulation Engineer Level 2 / 3

Northrop Grumman • San Diego, CA

2d • $79,300 - $171,000 • Onsite

About The Position

Northrop Grumman Aeronautics Systems is hiring a Systems Modeling Simulation Engineer (Level 2) or Principal Systems Modeling Simulation Engineer (Level 3) in its Product Support organization. The position is onsite in Melbourne, Florida, or San Diego, California. The engineer will manage a team that researches and develops models and performs analyses of varied system types to support developing and refining requirements and influencing future technologies and capabilities. The work includes forward-looking, projection-based metrics to assess weapon-system health and capabilities. The role involves presenting to leadership, managing multiple technical tasks, and working across diverse assignments in a fast-paced, collaborative environment. Travel is 10% of the time. Relocation assistance may be available. A security clearance is not required to start, but the candidate must be able to obtain and maintain a U.S. Government security clearance and required program access.

Requirements

• For Level 2: Bachelor's degree in STEM and 2 years of related experience, or a Master's degree in STEM.
• For Level 3: Bachelor's degree in STEM and 5 years of related experience, or a Master's degree in STEM and 3 years of related experience.
• Ability to obtain and maintain a U.S. Government security clearance and any program access required for the position within a reasonable period.
• Strong communication and technical writing skills, and the ability to handle multiple tasks.
• Essential skills in data transformation, discrete event simulation, Monte Carlo simulations, mathematical optimization, regression analyses, trend and sensitivity analysis, data sampling, and computing.
• Proficiency with Tableau, R, Python, VBA, PowerQuery, Microsoft Access, Arena, or another programming language for data analytics.

Nice To Haves

• Active U.S. Government security clearance.

Responsibilities

• Manage a team conducting research, developing models, and analyzing a wide variety of system types.
• Support the development and refinement of requirements and influence pursuit of future technologies and capabilities.
• Develop forward-looking, projection-based metrics to report the health and capabilities of weapon systems.
• Perform modeling and simulation analyses, including spares forecasting, readiness modeling, obsolescence forecasting, Level of Repair analysis, cost analysis, business case analysis, and cost-per-flight-hour analysis.
• Handle multiple technical tasks and present findings to leadership.

Benefits

• Relocation assistance may be available.
• Health insurance coverage.
• Life and disability insurance.
• Savings plan.
• Company-paid holidays.
• Paid time off for vacation and/or personal business.
• Depending on the position, employees may be eligible for overtime, shift differential, and a discretionary bonus.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level