Northrop Grumman · 1 day ago
Modeling and Simulation Systems Engineer - Level 5 - R10217581
Colorado Springs, CO
Full-time
Onsite
Lead/Staff
$161K/yr - $241K/yr
10+ years expNorthrop Grumman is a leading aerospace and defense technology company, seeking a Staff Modeling and Simulation Systems Engineer to join their Multi-Domain Operations and Missile Defense Integration Business Unit. The role involves supporting various modeling, simulation, and analysis projects to evaluate the mission performance of military systems, specifically focusing on the development and analysis of models utilizing the AFSIM Framework.
AerospaceData IntegrationManufacturingRemote SensingSecurity
No H1B
Security Clearance RequiredU.S. Citizen Only
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 in evaluating the mission performance of military systems
Specifically focus on the development and analysis of models and simulations utilizing the Advanced Framework for Simulation, Integration, and Modeling (AFSIM) Framework
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's Degree in a STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering or Mathematics) discipline preferred from an accredited university and 12 years of related experience, or a Master's Degree and 10 years of related experience, or 8 years of experience with a PhD
Applicants must have a current, active in-scope DoD-issued Secret security clearance at the time of application, which is required to start
Ability and willingness to travel 10% to support business needs
Experience using Modeling, Simulation, and Analysis (MS&A) to inform the development of systems along the left side of the 'systems engineering vee'
Experience using Python, MATLAB, SQL, or related technologies to interpret complex data sets
Comfortable communicating technical information to technical and non-technical customers
Experience mentoring and developing junior-level engineers
Ability to work autonomously and collaboratively in a team setting
Excellent written and verbal communication skills
Preferred
Active DoD Top Secret Clearance
Master's degree in Systems Engineering
Experience using the Advanced Framework for Simulation, Integration, and Modeling (AFSIM)
Experience with Ansys ModelCenter
Experience with SIMDIS
Ability to support development of systems engineering models utilizing SysML and Cameo
Experience using agile development methodologies
Model-Based Systems Engineering (MBSE) Graduate Certificate
INCOSE ASEP (or above) certification
Object Modeling Group (OMG) Certified Systems Modeling Professional (OCSMP) Model Builder Fundamental Certification
Benefits
Health insurance coverage
Life and disability insurance
Savings plan
Company paid holidays
Paid time off (PTO) for vacation and/or personal business
Company
Northrop Grumman
Northrop Grumman is an aerospace, defense and security company that provides training and satellite ground network communications software.
10001+ employees
Funding
Current Stage
Public CompanyTotal Funding
$3.7BKey Investors
U.S. Department of DefenseNASA
2025-05-27Post Ipo Debt· $1B
2024-01-29Post Ipo Debt· $2.5B
2023-12-20Grant· $72M
Leadership Team
Kenneth Crews
Corporate Vice President and Chief Financial Officer
Tom Wilson
Corporate Vice President, Enterprise Business Development
Recent News
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