Modeling and Simulation Engineer- level 1/2- (AHT)
Northrop GrummanAbout the role
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 is currently seeking a Modeling & Simulation Systems / Software Engineer 1 or 2 to work at our Northridge, CA. location.
This is an on-site role only and there will be no remote work.
Job Responsibilities:
The successful candidate will gain expertise in developing, operating, and analyzing the outputs of the various simulations we use to model the AARGM family of missile systems. The primary simulations are written in C++, with analysis tools written in python and MATLAB. Tasking may also include assisting in developing scenarios to use the simulations to verify weapon system requirements, integrating our models into a HIL system, emulating weapon system hardware, and integrating our simulations into a wider system of simulations.
Our modeling and simulation team is a multidisciplinary team in which each member may have opportunities to work in software development, systems engineering, model and algorithm development, and various types of analysis. The group is an excellent place for engineers interested in gaining a broad understanding of a missile system. The initial focus of this position will be software development.
Basic Qualifications for a Modeling & Simulation Systems / Software Engineer (Level 1):
BS degree in software engineering, aerospace engineering, physics, systems engineering, or a related field is required with 1 year of experience.
Experience with C++ in the object-oriented paradigm.
Proficiency in performing analysis with either matlab or python analysis tools (numpy, matplotlib, pandas)
Academic background with physics sufficient to understand the basics of flight dynamics and sensors. (Typical engineering level physics courses and material covered in first year engineering physics courses will suffice) or college level coursework in statistics.
Current secret security clearance adjudicated within the past 5 years, and be able to obtain a SAP level program clearance.
Basic Qualifications for a Modeling & Simulation Systems / Software Engineer (Level 2):
BS degree in software engineering, aerospace engineering, physics, systems engineering, or a related field is required with 2 years of experience or an MS degree in areas above with 0 year of experience is required.
Experience with C++ in the object-oriented paradigm.
Proficiency in performing analysis with either matlab or python analysis tools (numpy, matplotlib, pandas)
Academic background with physics sufficient to understand the basics of flight dynamics and sensors. (Typical engineering level physics courses and material covered in first year engineering physics courses will suffice) or college level coursework in statistics.
Current Secret security clearance adjudicated within the past 5 years, and be able to obtain a SAP level program clearance.
Preferred Qualifications for for a Modeling & Simulation Systems / Software Engineer (Level 1 or 2):
Proficiency in performing analysis with either matlab or python analysis tools (numpy, matplotlib, pandas)
Proficiency with Microsoft Excel
Experience with requirements verification and validation
Experience in high performance computing or monte carlo simulations.
Experience in Modeling and Simulation of weapon systems
Proficiency with CAMEO
Experience in Operational Analysis
Experience with AFSIM
Experience in flight dynamics
Experience with embedded SW development.
Current SAP level program clearance.
* Living in Northridge offers a perf
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