Principal / Sr. Principal Modeling Simulation & Analysis Systems Engineer (Woodland Hills)

Modeling, Simulation & Analysis Systems Engineer

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 Mission Systems is a trusted provider of mission-enabling solutions for global security. Our Engineering and Sciences (E&S) organization pushes the boundaries of innovation, redefines engineering capabilities, and drives advances in various sciences. Our team is chartered with providing the skills, innovative technologies to develop, design, produce and sustain optimized product lines across the sector while providing a decisive advantage to the warfighter. Come be a part of our mission!

We are looking for you to join our team as a Modeling, Simulation & Analysis (MS&A) Systems Engineer based out of Woodland Hills, CA. As a Modeling, Simulation & Analysis (MS&A) Systems Engineer at Northrop Grumman you will have a challenging and rewarding opportunity to be a part of our Enterprise-wide digital transformation. Through the use of Model-based Engineering, DevSecOps and Agile practices we continue to evolve how we deliver critical national defense products and capabilities for the warfighter. Our success is grounded in our ability to embrace change, move quickly and continuously drive innovation. The successful candidate will be collaborative, open, transparent, and team-oriented with a focus on team empowerment & shared responsibility, flexibility, continuous learning, and a culture of automation.

In this role, you will work with Chief Mission Architect and peer MS&A Systems Engineers in collaborative small team environments to conduct research and analysis, develop models and simulations, and develop and implement algorithms.

Roles & Responsibilities :

• Design and develop complex models and simulations for inertial navigation systems to predict system performance and support design decisions.
• Conduct detailed analysis of system performance using simulation tools to identify potential improvements and ensure system requirements are met.
• Develop and implement algorithms for inertial navigation systems, ensuring they meet performance and reliability standards.
• Analyze simulation data to validate models and algorithms and provide insights into system behavior under various conditions.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to integrate models and simulations into larger system architectures and participate in system testing and validation.
• Prepare technical documentation and reports to communicate findings, methodologies, and recommendations to stakeholders.
• Stay updated with the latest advancements in modeling and simulation technologies and apply them to improve existing systems.
• Work closely with software, hardware, and systems engineering teams to ensure alignment and integration of models with overall system design.

This requisition may be filled at a higher grade based on qualifications listed below.

This requisition may be filled at either a Principal Level or a Sr. Principal Level.

Basic Qualifications for a Principal Modeling, Simulation and Analysis Systems Engineer :

Basic Qualifications for a Senior Principal Modeling, Simulation and Analysis Systems Engineer :

Preferred Qualifications :

Primary Level Salary Range : $110,300.00 - $165,500.00 Secondary Level Salary Range : $137,400.00 - $206,000.00 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. Depending on the position, employees may be eligible for overtime, shift differential, and 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.

The application period for the job is estimated to be 20 days from the job posting date. However, this timeline may be shortened or extended depending on business needs and the availability of qualified candidates. Northrop Grumman is an Equal Opportunity 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 and pay transparency statement, please visit Northrop Grumman's website.