Systems Engineer / Principal Systems Engineer - Modeling & Simulation

RELOCATION ASSISTANCE: No relocation assistance available

CLEARANCE TYPE: Secret

TRAVEL: Yes, 10% of the Time

Description

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 Space Systems is seeking an Systems Engineer Modeling and Simulation / Principal Systems Engineer Modeling Simulation to join our team of qualified, diverse individuals. This position will be located in Colorado Springs, CO.

Position Overview:

The selected applicant will support a growing portfolio of programs and IRADs that focus on modeling, simulation, and analysis (MS&A) of missile defense, space, and intelligence systems to evaluate the mission performance of military systems.  Some domestic travel (up to 10%) may be required, dependent on the program needs.

The selected candidate should thrive in a fast-paced work environment with high expectations, significantly diverse assignments, collaborative/team settings across all levels.

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

Basic Qualifications (BQs):

This requisition may be filled at either a Systems Engineer Modeling & Simulation or a Principal Systems Engineer Modeling & Simulation level.

Basic Qualifications (Systems Engineer Modeling and Simulation)

• Bachelor’s Degree in a STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering or Mathematics) discipline from an accredited university and 2 years of related experience, or a Master's Degree and 0 years of related experience.
• Experience using Modeling, Simulation, and Analysis (MS&A) to inform the development of systems along the left side of the “Systems Engineering Vee”
• Knowledge of missile system propulsion, guidance, aerodynamics, and performance
• Experience using Python, MATLAB, or related technologies to interpret complex data
• Comfortable communicating technical information to technical and non-technical customers
• Ability to work autonomously and collaboratively in a team setting
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Ability and willingness to travel up to 10% of the time to support business needs.
• Applicants must have a current active in-scope U.S. Government DoD issued Secret security clearance at the time of application which is required to start.

Basic Qualifications (Principal Systems Engineer Modeling and Simulation)

• Bachelor’s Degree in a STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering or Mathematics) discipline from an accredited university and 5 years of related experience, or a Master's Degree and 3 years of related experience, or 1 year of experience with a PhD.
• Experience using Modeling, Simulation, and Analysis (MS&A) to inform the development of systems along the left side of the “systems engineering vee”
• Knowledge of missile system propulsion, guidance, aerodynamics, and performance
• Experience using Python, MATLAB, or related technologies to interpret complex data sets
• Comfortable communicating technical information to technical and non-technical customers
• Experience mentoring and developing junior-level engineers
• Ability to work autonomously and collaboratively in a team setting
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Ability and willingness to travel up to 10% of the time to support business needs.
• Applicants must have a current active in-scope U.S. Government DoD issued Secret security clearance at the time of application which is required to start.

Preferred Qualifications

• Active DoD Top Secret Clearance
• Master’s degree in Systems Engineering
• Experience working with Missile Defense systems
• Experience using the Advanced Framework for Simulation, Integration, and Modeling (AFSIM)
• Experience with Ansys ModelCenter
• Experience with SIMDIS
• Ability to support development of systems engineering models using SysML and Cameo