Principal Engr Sys Modeling Simulation – Analyst & Simulation Developer

Northrop Grumman

  • Colorado Springs, CO
  • $100,300-150,500 per year
  • Permanent
  • Full-time
  • 2 days ago
RELOCATION ASSISTANCE: No relocation assistance availableCLEARANCE TYPE: SecretTRAVEL: NoDescriptionAt 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—Launch and Missile Defense Systems offers an excellent opportunity for a Principal Engineer Systems Modeling and Simulation – Analyst & Simulation Developer (25-374), to join our team of skilled and diverse professionals. This position, based in Colorado Springs, CO, plays a vital role in supporting the U.S. President, the Secretary of Defense, and combatant commanders at strategic, regional, and operational levels.Relocation assistance is not available for this position, which requires working on-site with no remote options.Position Overview:The Command and Control, Battle Management, and Communications (C2BMC) program is a crucial part of the Missile Defense System. It provides an essential operational platform that enables the U.S. president, the Secretary of Defense, and combatant commanders at strategic, regional, and tactical levels to systematically plan missile defense operations, monitor battle progress, and actively manage networked sensors and weapon systems to achieve global and regional mission objectives. C2BMC offers a layered missile defense capability, delivering an optimized response to threats across all ranges and flight phases. It acts as a force multiplier by connecting, integrating, and synchronizing autonomous sensor and weapon systems and operations worldwide and locally, thereby enhancing overall performance. Additionally, C2BMC is an essential component of all ground and flight tests that verify and demonstrate the missile defense system's current and future capabilities.The successful candidate will possess excellent verbal and written communication skills, the ability to work independently, and the poise and flexibility needed to thrive in a highly dynamic environment. Applicants should have knowledge and practical experience working in a Unix/Linux environment. We will consider college graduates or new hires with a Master's degree or a Doctorate. The candidate must work on-site full-time due to the requirement to access a classified computing environment. We are seeking a highly motivated analyst to support the C2BMC-NT (National Team) Modeling and Simulation (M&S) Product Team. The applicant must have a solid engineering background that encompasses various disciplines, supporting both conceptual and detailed system-level assessments, as well as a basic understanding of analysis techniques, planning, execution, and reporting.Essential Functions:
  • Expected to provide technical expertise in missile defense (MD) modeling, simulation, and analysis
  • Depending on the particular skills of the successful applicant, duties may include one or more of the following:
  • Plan and execute performance analyses on C2BMC and its interactions with current and future MD Elements
  • Document analysis results in reports and briefings
  • Present analysis results to diverse audiences
  • Develop requirements for complex system models and simulations
  • Execute, test, and troubleshoot MD-level systems
  • Create extensive scale models and simulations
  • Develop, test, and evaluate threat scenarios
  • Create tools to support analysis and development in MATLAB and Python
  • Supply data to inform decisions on system and element representations and modeling parameters used in large-scale simulations
  • Collaborate with members of other C2BMC Product Teams
  • Engage with C2BMC leadership
  • Interact with MDA customers
  • Work with technical SMEs and leadership from other MD Element programs
Basic Qualifications:Please list your current security clearance and IAT or relevant certifications on your resume, if applicable.
  • A Bachelor’s Degree in a STEM Computer Science, Systems Engineering, Engineering, Mathematics, Physics, or a related field from an accredited university is preferred, along with 5 years of experience; or a Master’s degree (preferred) in a STEM related field with 3 years of relevant work experience; or PhD in a related field with 1 years of relevant work experience
  • Applicants must possess a current, active in-scope DoD-issued Secret security clearance at the time of application, which is required to start
  • Technical specialty areas may include, but are not limited to, the following:
  • radar design and performance
  • Strategic and tactical missile threat characterization/performance/modeling
  • simulation modeling of complex systems
  • Requirement and test condition decomposition
Preferred Qualifications:
  • A master's Degree in a Technical field is preferred
  • Certification: INCOSE Certified Systems Engineering Professional (CSEP) Certification
  • Certification: Object Management Group Certified Systems Modeling Professional - Model Builder Fundamental (OCSMP – MBF)
  • Experience with a GIT environment is a plus
  • Discrete event simulation modeling
  • Data analysis with Python tools
  • MATLAB
  • Experience with tactical and strategic weapon and sensor message standards, alongside software development in a Linux and Agile environment using MATLAB, which is highly preferred
  • Python is strongly preferred, along with Java, Bash, etc.
What We Can Offer You:Northrop Grumman offers a comprehensive benefits package and a work environment that promotes your growth, benefiting both you and the company's success. The benefits provided by Northrop Grumman give you flexibility and control to select options that best meet your needs and those of your family. Your benefits will include the following:
  • Health Plan
  • Savings Plan
  • Paid Time Off
  • Education Assistance
  • Training and Development
  • Flexible Work Arrangements
#NGSpace#COSpace#NGFeaturedJobs#C2BMCAdditional Northrop Grumman Information:Primary Level Salary Range: $100,300.00 - $150,500.00The 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.Depending on the position, employees may be eligible for overtime, shift differential, and 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 an Equal Opportunity 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 and pay transparency statement, please visit http://www.northropgrumman.com/EEO. U.S. Citizenship is required for all positions with a government clearance and certain other restricted positions.

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