Northrop Grumman Australia · 2 months ago
Staff Modeling & Simulation Systems Engineer
United States-Maryland-Linthicum
Full-time
Onsite
Lead/Staff
$163K/yr - $245K/yr
8+ years expNorthrop Grumman is a leading technology company that offers revolutionary systems impacting lives globally. They are seeking a Staff Modeling & Simulation Systems Engineer to accelerate the delivery of capabilities through mission studies and system-of-system trades using modeling, simulation, and analysis processes.
Defense & Space
No H1B
Security Clearance RequiredU.S. Citizen Only
Responsibilities
Lead Modeling, Simulation and Analysis (MS&A) of advanced systems using model-based workflows and test-driven development to support simulation-based operational analysis activities
Accelerate delivery of capabilities to our customers through the development and use of advanced models and simulations of platforms, sensors, weapons, and their complex interactions within future mission environments
Integration of MS&A with operational flight software, collecting and analyzing data from laboratory or flight tests, the verification and validation of simulation performance against flight test data, and formally verifying that the models meet specified requirements
Produce reports which define the foundation for simulation credibility across all stakeholders and provide the artifacts to support formal simulation Verification, Validation and Accreditation (VVA)
Independently develop software, design documentation and model and simulation V&V artifacts
Develop large scale data analytics, probabilities, and statistics, including the application of design of experiment techniques for the evaluation of system and mission performance
Innovate to solve problems and identify improvements across MSE&A products
Performs operational analysis and mission effectiveness analysis activities
Develops new and/or integrates existing system simulation frameworks, performance models and algorithms, threat models and command and control models
Model operational environments, performs trade studies via computer simulation and recommends alternative architectures
Develops, integrates, and uses advanced graphical user interfaces and visualization tools
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's degree with 12 years of experience, a Master's degree with 10 years of experience or a PhD with 8 year of experience in Science, Technology, Engineering or Mathematics or related technical fields; an additional 4 years of experience may be considered in lieu of a degree
U.S Citizenship is required
A current/active DoD Secret Clearance
Ability to obtain/maintain Special Access Program (SAP) access
Experience in modeling, simulation, experimentation, and analysis for operations, including the use of analytical modeling tools like MATLAB, STK, or similar environments
Experience with combat simulation environments such as AFSIM and/or Brawler, ensuring realistic and effective simulation outcomes
Experience with programming languages like Python, C/C++, as well as scripting in Linux/Windows environments, and experienced in statistics, design of experiments, and high-performance computing
Experience with DoD testing and acquisition principles, with hands-on experience in developmental testing, planning, and execution of weapon tests
Preferred
Advanced degrees in Science, Technology, Engineering or Mathematics or related technical fields
Active Top Secret Clearance or higher
Experience with JMP, R, or other domain specific environments supporting data exploration, visualization, and statistical analysis
Domain experience in simulations of RF, EOIR, Communications, or related systems
Understanding of the Systems Engineering and Integration & Test processes
Experience with Agile and/or SAFe methodologies
Benefits
Health Plan
Savings Plan
Paid Time Off
Education Assistance
Training and Development
9/80 Work Schedule (where available)
Life and disability insurance
Company paid holidays
Company
Northrop Grumman Australia
Northrop Grumman Australia is the Australia-based arm of Northrop Grumman Corporation and committed to generating long-term prosperity, investing in advanced Research & Development, sovereign and exportable Intellectual Property, high-quality jobs and long-term technology leadership across the Commonwealth.
501-1000 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Late StageCompany data provided by crunchbase