Principal Engineer Systems Modeling Simulation Job at Northrop Grumman, San Diego, CA

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  • Northrop Grumman
  • San Diego, CA

Job Description

Requisition ID: R10148545

  • Category: Engineering
  • Location: San Diego, California, United States of America
  • Clearance Type: Secret
  • Telecommute: Yes-May consider hybrid teleworking for this position
  • Shift: 1st Shift (United States of America)
  • Travel Required: Yes, 10% of the Time
  • Relocation Assistance: Relocation assistance may be available
  • Positions Available: 1
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 Aeronautics Systems is seeking a Principal Engineer Systems Modeling & Simulation to join our diverse team of professionals. This position will be based in San Diego, CA.

Job Description:

Develops new and/or integrates existing system simulation frameworks, performance models and algorithms, threat models and command and control models. Simulates real-time operations and develops software that simulates behavior of systems. Develops, integrates, and uses advanced graphical user interfaces and visualization tools. Models operational environments, performs trade studies via computer simulation, and recommends alternative architectures. Performs operational analysis and mission effectiveness analysis.

The candidate will be expected to balance their time between researching cutting-edge analytics, working with a variety of subject matter experts, performing ad-hoc analyses, and have excellent inter-personal skills to lead teams of engineers, logisticians, buyers, etc. in pursuing recommendations for fixes to issues.

Essential Functions:

The selected candidate will develop new and/or integrate existing system simulation frameworks, performance models, and algorithms. Candidate will need an understanding of modeling and simulation best practices and techniques with an emphasis on utilizing mathematical models, both deterministic and stochastic, to simulate operations and behavior of systems. Candidate will develop and integrate mission concept development, Level of Repair Analysis (LORA), spares optimization assessments, Operations and Support (O&S) Cost Analyses/ ROI, and model-based system engineering. Communication with internal and external Customers with minimal supervision and have ability to communicate significance of modeled results in a clear and detailed manner. The selected candidate should thrive in a fast-paced work environment with high expectations, significantly diverse assignments, collaborative/team settings across all levels.

Basic Qualifications for Principal Engineer Systems Modeling Simulation:

  • Bachelor's Degree in a STEM field (Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics) with a minimum of 5 years of applied engineering experience or 3 years with a Master’s Degree OR 0 years of experience with a PhD.
  • MAAF (Model for Asset Availability Forecasting), LCOM (Logistics Composite Model) experience, or another engineering field of experience.
  • Working knowledge in statistics and modeling and simulation concepts and practices.
  • Experience with data mining techniques.
  • Ability to obtain and maintain a DoD Secret Clearance.

Preferred Qualifications for Principal Engineer Systems Modeling Simulation:

  • Masters Degree in a STEM field (Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics).
  • Working knowledge of Unmanned Air Vehicles (UAVs).
  • Familiarity with modeling and simulation tools TFD Tempo, TFD EDCAS, and Monte Carlo Simulation Tools.
  • Understanding of data analytics and visualization techniques.
  • Working knowledge of Tableau.
Salary Range: $107,300 - $160,900
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.
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. We are proud to be an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action 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/AA and Pay Transparency statement, please visit. U.S. Citizenship is required for all positions with a government clearance and certain other restricted positions.

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Holiday work, Full time, Remote job, Relocation package, Shift work, Day shift,

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