Principal / Senior Principal Systems Engineer (Modeling & Simulation)
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 Microelectronics Center (NGMC) is seeking Principal or Senior Principal Systems Engineer (Modeling & Simulation).
What You’ll Get to Do:
You will fill a Program/System Level role within Directorate of Engineering of a large Program consisting of multiple IPTs/Segments. You’ll use your MOD/SIM experience to analyze and drive technical performance of a large-scale, very complex system that incorporates mature and emerging technologies.
You will:
Perform system performance analysis and system level modeling, based on the lower-level component and segment models produced by other teams.
Model the interactions (electrical, mechanical, thermal, digital, etc.) among the lower-level modelled components and segments to analyze performance
Analyze simulations in support of performance and effectiveness, report on performance metrics related to that analysis
Use common MODSIM tools like Matlab and COMSOL to incorporate or interface with lower-level models and simulations created in domain or discipline-specific tools, such as NX, Keysight ADS, Cadence Virtuoso, and others
Collaborated cross-functionally to support the development of Segment architecture and CONOPS, perform trade studies and analysis, and support verification planning
As needed, support the preparation of design and engineering materials during System Requirements Review, System Functional Review, Preliminary Design Review, Critical Design Review, System Verification Review, and Test Readiness Review
This position will serve on-site in the greater Baltimore, MD area OR Redondo Beach, CA.
This requisition may be filled as a Principal Systems Engineer (Modeling & Simulation) or Senior Principal Systems Engineer (Modeling & Simulation).
This position is contingent upon acquiring and maintaining a US Government security clearance per customers' requirements.
Basic Qualifications for Principal Systems Engineer (Modeling & Simulation):
- Bachelor’s Degree in a STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering or Mathematics) discipline from an accredited university with at least 5 years of experience; 3 years with Master's Degree; OR 1 years with a PhD
- Strong understanding of Systems Engineering fundamentals, principles, and processes
- Ability to apply MODSIM expertise through technology processes, methodologies, standards, or frameworks
- Expertise with various types of Modeling & Simulation tools, such as Python, MATLAB, COMSOL, FlexSim
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