Northrop Grumman · 1 day ago
Principal or Sr Principal Modeling Simulation & Analysis Engineer - R10208905-2
Melbourne, FL
Full-time
Onsite
Senior Level, Lead/Staff
$95K/yr - $166K/yr
5+ years expNorthrop Grumman is a leader in technological advancements and is looking for a Principal or Senior Principal Modeling Simulation and Analysis Engineer to join their Systems Engineering organization. The role involves providing technical leadership, conducting research and analysis, developing models, and performing analysis across various system types to drive the development of requirements and influence future technologies.
AerospaceData IntegrationManufacturingRemote SensingSecurity
No H1B
Security Clearance RequiredU.S. Citizen Only
Responsibilities
Lead teams in technical execution systems analysis and simulation tasks/projects
Develop software and analytical tools to model behavior of systems in real-time and constructive simulations
Develop, integrate, and use advanced graphical user interfaces and visualization tools
Model operational environments, performs trade studies via computer simulation and recommends alternative architectures
Performs operational analysis and mission effectiveness analysis
Create and apply knowledge of TTPs to support blue/red kill chains across multiple security environments, programs, architectures, and platforms
Provide blue/red tactics and CONOPS modeling, simulation, and analysis in mission-level models to help accomplish long-term objectives related to program development, execution, and related research and development projects
Perform mission engineering activities to ensure continuity between desired operational capabilities and delivered system performance, through the Systems Engineering 'V'. Ensure performance capabilities of new systems and architectures are traded against cost and mission requirements; develop operationally relevant mission scenarios; assess operational effectiveness of existing and emerging systems and capabilities in representative operational environments
Solicit input from various stakeholders, synthesize data, and communicate results to various levels of leadership within the organization
The selected candidate should thrive in a fast-paced work environment with high expectations, significantly diverse assignments, collaborative/team settings across all levels
Qualification
Required
For Principal Engineer (Level 3): Bachelor's of Science Degree in a STEM discipline and 5 years of related professional/military experience in Systems Engineering, OR a Master's Degree and 3 years of related professional/military experience in Systems Engineering, OR a Ph.D. and 1 years of related professional/military experience in Systems Engineering
For Senior Principal Engineer (Level 4): Bachelor's of Science Degree in a STEM discipline and 8 years of related professional/military experience in Systems Engineering, OR a Master's Degree and 6 years of related professional/military experience in Systems Engineering, OR a Ph.D. and 4 years of related professional/military experience in Systems Engineering
Must have active and final Secret clearance for consideration
Must have the ability to obtain and maintain DoD Top Secret clearance and Special Access Program (SAP) within a reasonable period of time, as determined by the company to meet its business needs
Scripting experience with tools such as MATLAB, Python, C++, Java, or experience conducting software-based trade studies
Ability to develop advanced data analysis visualization tool sets
Experience with simulation framework tools such as AFSIM, Suppressor, or STK
Experience with modeling operational environments, conducting operations analysis, and mission effectiveness trade study analyses
Experience in at least one of the following areas: Research, Analysis, and Creating Assessments of Foreign Threats to US Military systems, Operations Modeling and Simulation of Radars, Missiles, Integrated Air Defense Systems (IADS), Air, Sea, and/or Space platforms, Analysis of defense systems at the mission level of Survivability, Lethality, Vulnerability, and Engagement, Low Observables (LO), Modeling and Analysis of Radio Frequency (RF) signals, Infrared (IR), Electro-Optical (EO), and/or Acoustic, Modeling and Analysis of Electronic Attack (EA), Electronic Protection (EP), and/or Electronic Countermeasures, Friendly/Adversary CONOPs and tactics
Preferred
Operational military background or experience in any of the following: Fighter or Bomber Pilot, Electronic Warfare Officer/Weapons Systems Officer, Air Battle Manager, Intelligence Officer, Joint Duty Officer
Familiarity with AGILE, MBSE, and/or system architecture
Effective project management skills and good communication
Experience with version control tools (Bitbucket, GitHub, Gitlab, etc.)
Strong interpersonal and leadership skills
Excellent communications skills, including the ability to present and brief technical data to all levels of leadership within the organization and U.S. Government
A current active in-scope U.S. Government DoD Top Secret security clearance with current or previous Special Program Access (SAP)/SCI
Experience in at least two of the following areas: Research, Analysis, and Creating Assessments of Foreign Threats to US Military systems, Operations Modeling and Simulation of Radars, Missiles, Integrated Air Defense Systems (IADS), Air, Sea, and/or Space platforms, Analysis of defense systems at the mission level of Survivability, Lethality, Vulnerability, and Engagement, Low Observables (LO), Modeling and Analysis of Radio Frequency (RF) signals, Infrared (IR), Electro-Optical (EO), and/or Acoustic, Modeling and Analysis of Electronic Attack (EA), Electronic Protection (EP), and/or Electronic Countermeasures, Friendly/Adversary CONOPs and tactics
Benefits
Flexible work arrangements
9/80 work schedule with every other Friday off
Phenomenal learning opportunities
Exposure to a wide variety of projects and customers
Very friendly team environment
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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
Tom Wilson
Corporate Vice President, Enterprise Business Development
Jeffrey Worsham
Chief Product Owner - Advanced Technology Development
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