DoD SkillBridge - Systems Engineer /Principal Systems Engineer - Modeling and Simulation

Requisition ID : R10158479

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.

As one of the largest global security companies in the world, Northrop Grumman is proud to help our nation’s military personnel make the transition to civilian careers.

Approximately 1 / 4th of Northrop Grumman’s 90,000 employees self-identify as veterans, and more than 1,600 are reservists.

The Northrop Grumman Military Internship Program (NG-MIP) is an approved SkillBridge Program under Dept. of Defense Instruction 1322.

29. The program is an opportunity for transitioning service members to gain valuable civilian work experience through an internship during their last 6 months of service, for up to 180 days.

The Northrop Grumman Military Internship Program is open to all ranks and experience levels. SkillBridge participants are not eligible for compensation from Northrop Grumman during their internship as they continue to receive military compensation and benefits as active-duty service members.

We've developed the Northrop Grumman Military Internship Program (DoD SkillBridge) utilizing the DoDI guidance. During this program you will be working on-site in an entry to mid-level role.

You will be receiving on-the-job training 40 hours per week.

DoD SkillBridge Overview :

The Northrop Grumman Military Internship Program (NG-MIP) is an approved SkillBridge Program under Department of Defense Instruction 1322.

29. The NG-MIP program is an opportunity for transitioning service members to gain valuable civilian work experience through an individual internship during their last 6 months of service, for up to 180 days.

The Program is open to all ranks and experience levels. SkillBridge participants are not eligible for compensation from Northrop Grumman, as they continue to receive military compensation and benefits as active-duty service members.

During this program you will be on-site at a Northrop location performing an internship in an entry to mid-level career type role.

You’ll have on-the-job training supporting a work schedule equivalent to 40hrs per week. This program is specifically designed to offer internships that result in the high potential to transition to a full-time opportunity as the conclusion of the training.

Outlined below are the Goals, Objectives, and Outcomes for the program.

Goals Provide transitioning service members fellowship-style job skills training during the last portion(s) of their military commitment.

This program is specifically designed to offer internships that result in the potential to transition to a full-time opportunity as the conclusion of the training.

Interns will serve as a pipeline for high-speed, motivated military candidates into NG.

Objectives - Service Members who complete the Intern program will be highly-trained, capable, future employees that align to the specific needs of the organization and are prepared to meet the NG mission Defining Possible on Day 1.

This program provides a comprehensive internship experience including professional development, networking with leadership, and training specifically focused on NG leadership principles, company history, customer / stakeholder engagement, product and service overview, and core job responsibilities.

Outcome Offer transitioning service member a rewarding opportunity to join the Northrop Grumman team.

SkillBridge Eligibility :

Has served at least 180 days on active duty

Is within 12 months of separation or retirement

Will receive an honorable discharge

Has taken any service TAPS / TGPS

Has attended or participated in an ethics brief within the last 12 months

Received Unit Commander (first O-4 / Field Grade commander in chain of command) written authorization and approval to participate in DoD SkillBridge Program prior to start of internship.

Location :

All SkillBridge Opportunities are located in Linthicum / Baltimore, MD

Modeling & Simulation Systems Engineer :

Northrop Grumman Mission Systems has an opening for a Mission Modeling, Simulation & Analysis Systems Engineer / Principal Systems Engineer to join our team.

The team is a leader in digital transformation, leveraging a model- / simulation-based approach including DevOps principles and High Performance Computing.

You will have opportunities to help accelerate 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.

The role is multidisciplinary in nature and provides tremendous technical growth opportunities as both an individual contributor and team lead.

Roles & Responsibilities :

Modeling, Simulation and Analysis (MS&A) of advanced systems in tactically relevant environments

Leveraging GOTS and COTS physics-based simulation software for large scale data analytics, including the application of design of experiment techniques to evaluate system and mission performance

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)

Performs operational analysis and mission effectiveness analysis to recommend alternative architectures

Defines and reviews mission objectives, assumptions, limitations, and tactical considerations of studies requested by internal and external customers

Works with the Chief Engineer to develop and disseminate roadmaps of models, simulations, and tools to both developers and management

Produces referent documentation of tactics, techniques, and procedures (TTPs) for different mission areas

Basic Qualifications for a Systems Engineer :

Bachelor’s degree with 2 years of experience or a Master’s degree with 0 years of experience in Systems Engineering, Software Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering or related technical fields;

an additional 4 years of experience may be considered in lieu of a degree.

U.S. Citizenship is required.

An active DoD secret clearance is required and the ability to obtain Special Program Access (SAP) prior to start.

System Engineering knowledge of DoD based Platforms, Sensors and / or Sub-systems. Including but not limited to : EO / IR, Cryptography, Satellite, Architecture development, RF, Radar and Undersea Sensors, etc.

Familiarity with requirements development and derivation or validation and verification

Basic Qualifications for a Principal Systems Engineer :

Bachelor’s degree with 5 years of experience, a Master’s degree with 3 years of experience or a PhD with 0 years of experience in Systems Engineering, Software Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering or related technical fields;

an additional 4 years of experience may be considered in lieu of a degree.

U.S. Citizenship is required.

An active DoD secret clearance is required and the ability to obtain Special Program Access (SAP) prior to start.

System Engineering knowledge of DoD based Platforms, Sensors and / or Sub-systems. Including but not limited to : EO / IR, Cryptography, Satellite, Architecture development, RF, Radar and Undersea Sensors, etc.

Familiarity with requirements development and derivation or validation and verification

Preferred Qualifications :

Advanced degrees in a STEM discipline (Science, Technology, Engineering, Mathematics).

Active DoD Top Secret Clearance or higher.

Air crew experience

USAF Weapons School, US Navy Top Gun, or USMC WTI Graduate

Experience using mission or campaign level simulation tools like AFSIM, Brawler, SUPPRESSOR, or STORM

System experience with air vehicles, weapons, RF, EOIR, communications or related systems

Experience with one or more of the following : Statistics, design of experiments, predictive / prescriptive analytics, high performance computing

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

Salary Range : $83,300 - $124,900 Salary Range 2 : $102,400 - $153,600The 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.