Principal / Senior Principal Modeling Simulation & Analysis Systems Engineer

Requisition ID : R10164504

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.

We deliver capabilities across the technology spectrum that align to key national security priorities and enable endless paths to cultivate your career.

Our sustainability ethos defines who we are, drives how we impact the world around us, and inspires us to improve the lives of the people in our communities.

At the heart of Defining Possible is our commitment to missions. In rapidly changing global security environments, Northrop Grumman brings informed insights and software-secure technology to enable strategic planning.

We’re looking for innovators who can help us keep building on our wide portfolio of secure, affordable, integrated, and multi-domain systems and technologies that fuel those missions.

By joining in our shared mission, we’ll support yours of expanding your personal network and developing skills, whether you are new to the field, or an industry thought leader.

At Northrop Grumman, you’ll have the resources, support, and team to do some of the best work of your career.

We are looking for you to join our team as a Principal / Senior Principal Modeling, Simulation & Analysis Systems Engineer based out of Baltimore, MD and will require 100% on-site work.

What You’ll get to Do :

As an integral part of our Mission Modeling, Simulation & Analysis team in Mission Systems Engineering located in Linthicum, MD you will focus on accelerating the delivery of capabilities to our customers through the development and use of advanced models and simulations of platforms, sensors, weapons, and their interactions with the environment.

Utilize Modeling, Simulation, Experimentation, and Analysis (MSE&A) of advanced systems using C++ object-oriented design, advanced data structures and test-driven development.

Domain experience in simulations of RF, EOIR, Communications or related systems.

Develop large scale data analytics, probabilities, and statistics, including the application of design of experiment techniques for the evaluation of system and mission performance.

Integrate 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 publication quality reports which define the foundation for simulation credibility across all stakeholders and provide the artifacts to support formal simulation Verification, Validation and Accreditation (VVA).

Innovate to solve problems and identify improvements across MSE&A products.

Performs operational analysis and mission effectiveness analysis.

Develops new and / or integrates existing system simulation frameworks, performance models and algorithms, threat models and command and control models.

Models operational environments, performs trade studies via computer simulation and recommends alternative architectures.

Simulates real-time operations and develops software that simulates behavior of systems.

Develops, integrates, and uses advanced graphical user interfaces and visualization tools.

This requisition may be filled as a Principal Modeling, Simulation & Analysis Systems Engineer or a Senior Principal Modeling, Simulation & Analysis Systems Engineer.

This position is contingent upon contract award, successful transfer of an active DoD Secret Clearance and the ability to obtain Special Program Access (SAP) prior to start.

Basic Qualifications for Principal Modeling, Simulation & Analysis Systems Engineer :

Bachelor’s Degree with 5 years of experience, Master’s degree with 3 years of experience, Ph.D. with 0 years of experience in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, Computer Science 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 is required and the ability to obtain Special Program Access (SAP) prior to start.

Experience with programming languages such as C / C++, Python, Bash or C shell scripting and the Linux and Windows computing environments.

Domain experience in simulations of RF, EOIR, Communications or related systems.

Experience working with digital signal processing and complex valued signal data.

Experience with analytical modeling approaches using MATLAB environment.

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

Bachelor’s Degree with 9 years of experience, Master’s degree with 7 years of experience, Ph.D. with 4 years of experience in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, Computer Science 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 is required and the ability to obtain Special Program Access (SAP) prior to start.

Experience with programming languages such as C / C++, Python, Bash or C shell scripting and the Linux and Windows computing environments.

Domain experience in simulations of RF, EOIR, Communications or related systems.

Experience working with digital signal processing and complex valued signal data.

Experience with analytical modeling approaches using MATLAB environment.

Preferred Qualifications :

Active Top Secret DoD Clearance or higher.

Advanced degrees in Engineering, Computer Science, Applied Physics, Applied Mathematics, or a related technical field.

Experience with Modeling, Experimentation, Simulation, and Analysis.

Experience with real-time and / or reactive simulation software applications development.

Experience with one or more of the following : statistics, design of experiments, descriptive / diagnostic / predictive / prescriptive analytics, high performance computing.

Experience developing and validating radar modes.

Experience with adaptive signal processing.

Experience with optimal estimation theory.

Solid understanding of the Systems Engineering and Integration & Test processes.

Experience with DPC, CUDA, OpenCL, Verilog, VHDL, or other domain specific languages.

Experience with Agile and / or SAFe methodologies.

In addition to base salary, we offer benefits including health insurance plans, life and disability insurance, 401(k) savings plan, flexible schedules, paid holidays and paid time off (PTO).

Our award-winning workplace has been recognized for our inclusive culture, excellent work / life balance, authentic team atmosphere, and career development opportunities.

By joining our team, you’ll experience boundless career opportunities, including formal and informal mentoring programs, continuous learning and development, employee resource groups (ERGs), and a culture of leading from where you are.

We pride ourselves in supporting and nurturing our employees, whose backgrounds, characteristics and perspectives are as diverse as the global communities in which we reside.

Salary Range : $102,400 - $153,600 Salary Range 2 : $127,000 - $190,600The 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.

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 committed to hiring and retaining a diverse workforce.