Principal Modeling and Simulation Engineer

US CITIZENSHIP REQUIRED FOR THIS POSITION: Yes
RELOCATION ASSISTANCE: Relocation assistance may be available
CLEARANCE TYPE: Secret
TRAVEL: Yes, 10% of the Time
Description
At Northrop Grumman, our employees have incredible opportunities to work on revolutionary systems that impact people's lives around the world today, and for generations to come. Our pioneering and inventive spirit has enabled us to be at the forefront of many technological advancements in our nation's history - from the first flight across the Atlantic Ocean, to stealth bombers, to landing on the moon. We look for people who have bold new ideas, courage and a pioneering spirit to join forces to invent the future, and have fun along the way. Our culture thrives on intellectual curiosity, cognitive diversity and bringing your whole self to work - and we have an insatiable drive to do what others think is impossible. Our employees are not only part of history, they're making history.
Northrop Grumman Aeronautics Systems has an opening for a Principal Modeling and Simulation Engineer to join our team of qualified, diverse individuals. This position will be located in Melbourne, FL.
This role will support the Mission Systems IPT.
The Mission Management team is seeking an analytically-minded engineer to integrate and further develop digital representations of relevant avionics subsystems with the Mission Management Subsystem.
The candidate will work closely with the suppliers to understand functionality of the relevant subsystems and the implementation of the corresponding digital representation.
The candidate will work with the Mission Management team to run integration, demonstrations and tests in a comprehensive simulation framework environment.
Essential Functions:

• Integration of supplier Digital representation of subsystems with Mission Management
• Assist in the formulation of relevant test scenarios and implement those in AFSIM
• Develop tools to help reduce and analyze bus traffic data recorded during simulations.
• Conduct performance analysis that incorporate use of digital twin and high fidelity subsystem simulators, and mission software.

The successful candidate will develop analytical tools to process laboratory data from large scale simulations that incorporate digital twin implementations of sensors, communications, and different configurations of the Mission Software Operational Flight Program for Air Dominance applications. The candidate should be comfortable tackling challenging problems which lack clear definition. This role will support the Mission Systems IPT where consultation with Subject Matter Experts is required to be successful. Motivated candidates will have the opportunity to learn about diverse and cutting-edge sensor technology including EOIR, EW, Radar, Communications and Mission Computing. Interest or experience in the following areas is a plus: AFSIM simulation, EOIR subsystems, EW subsystems, RF/antenna subsystems, digital communications, data processing methods and capabilities. Candidate will contribute to high-visible activities and have opportunities to periodically demonstrate integrated capabilities to sector leadership and high value customers.
Basic Qualifications:
Principal Modeling and Simulation Engineer:

• Bachelor's degree in a Science, Technology, Engineering, or Mathematics (STEM) discipline from an accredited university and 5 years of experience OR Master's degree in a Science, Technology, Engineering, or Mathematics (STEM) discipline from an accredited university and 3 years of experience OR 0 years' experience with PhD for T03.
• Active in-scope DoD Secret clearance is required
• Ability to obtain and maintain Special Program Access (PAR)
• Familiarity with lab based testing and integration of software into representative hardware
• Strong technical writing and communication skills. Flexibility to evolving program environments.
• Experience in Software Development lifecycle.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Experience with Modeling and Simulations tools (AFSIM, NGTS, MATLAB, STK, etc.)
• Experience with data reduction from flight test/ lab integration activities
• Experience working in a hybrid (Windows/Linux) development environment
• Comfortable working on the Linux command line (bash)
• Experience integrating and debugging software
• Proficiency with computer/engineering modeling using Java, C++, Python or other object-oriented computer language.
• Proven ability to brief technical presentations to stakeholders.
• Familiarity in Agile and Digital Engineering processes
• Familiarity with Atlassian tool suite
• Active in-scope Top Secret clearance with current or previous Program Access (PAR)

Northrop Grumman is committed to hiring and retaining a diverse workforce. We are proud to be an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer, making decisions without regard to race, color, religion, creed, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, national origin, age, veteran status, disability, or any other protected class. For our complete EEO/AA and Pay Transparency statement, please visit www.northropgrumman.com/EEO. U.S. Citizenship is required for most positions.
Salary Range: $92,600.00 - $139,000.00
The above salary range represents a general guideline; however, Northrop Grumman considers a number of factors when determining base salary offers such as the scope and responsibilities of the position and the candidate's experience, education, skills and current market conditions.
Employees may be eligible for a discretionary bonus in addition to base pay. Annual bonuses are designed to reward individual contributions as well as allow employees to share in company results. Employees in Vice President or Director positions may be eligible for Long Term Incentives. In addition, Northrop Grumman provides a variety of benefits including health insurance coverage, life and disability insurance, savings plan, Company paid holidays and paid time off (PTO) for vacation and/or personal business.
Northrop Grumman is committed to hiring and retaining a diverse workforce. We are proud to be an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer, making decisions without regard to race, color, religion, creed, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, national origin, age, veteran status, disability, or any other protected class. For our complete EEO/AA and Pay Transparency statement, please visit http://www.northropgrumman.com/EEO. U.S. Citizenship is required for most positions.