Modeling & Simulation Systems Engineer 5 (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.At Northrop Grumman, we 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.
Northrop Grumman is currently seeking Modeling & Simulation Systems Engineer 5 with extensive mathematical and domain knowledge relevant to modeling missile systems.
This position will be located at out Northridge, CA. location.
Responsibilities:
Using the simulation to assist in verifying missile system specifications, including designing scenarios for this purpose and running the simulation. At times this may include directing such activities of the other engineers.
Live fire support via simulation, possibly including root cause analysis investigations
Assisting with updates to the relevant environment models and sensor models.
Troubleshooting all aspects of a 6DOF, including actual missile system algorithms exercised in the 6DOF.
Mentoring more junior level engineers in relevant fields
Collaborate with research scientists and systems engineers to perform system architecture characterization studies on various system components.
Design, develop, and implement testing methods for individual pieces of equipment (both custom and COTS) and entire systems.
Compile data and help to define changes required in testing methodology, equipment, testing procedures, manufacturing processes, and new testing requirements.
Basic Qualifications for Staff Modeling and Simulation Systems Engineer (Level 5)
BS degree in aerospace engineering, physics, software engineering, systems engineering, or a related field is required with 12 years of experience or an MS degree in areas above with 10 years of experience is required.
Experience specific to weapons system modeling, such as experience with sensor models, relevant environment models, and GNC.
Experience in using 6DOF simulations for analyzing weapon system performance, including scenario creation and maintenance
Experience developing mathematical models
Strong background in C++
Strong background in MATLAB or Python
Current US Government Secret security clearance, adjudicated within the past 5 years, and ability to be cleared for SAP.
Preferred Qualifications for Staff Modeling and Simulation Systems Engineer (Level 5)
Experience with Anaconda or related tool sets.
Proficiency with Microsoft Excel
Experience with Atlassian tool suite or equivalent
Experience in high performance computing or monte carlo simulations.
Experience with embedded software development
Experience in technical or team leadership
Experience with EVMS
Living in Northridge offers a perfect combination of urban living with the beauty of nature. It is a short drive away from downtown Los Angeles, the Hollywood Hills, or the rest of the San Fernando Valley. In addition to our nearby Beautiful Mountains, Ski Resorts and Santa Barbara County.
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Northrop Grumman in Northridge-California - Northrop Grumman
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