Senior Staff Radar Modeling Simulation & Analysis Systems Architect

Senior Staff Radar Modeling Simulation & Analysis Systems ArchitectAt 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 Mission System's Engineering and Sciences (E&S) Baltimore and Partnered Sites (BaPs) Division is seeking a Senior Staff Radar Modeling Simulation & Analysis Systems Architect to join our team of qualified and diverse individuals. This position will be in Baltimore, MD, and is a full time on site role.What You'll Get to Do:As an integral part of our Foundational Systems Engineering department located in Linthicum, MD you will focus on architecting the delivery of capabilities across multiple programs through the development and use of advanced models and simulations of platforms, sensors, weapons, and their interactions with the environment.Utilize Modeling, Simulation, Experimentation, and Analysis (MSE&A) of advanced systems using C++ object-oriented design, advanced data structures and test-driven development.Develop large scale data analytics, probabilities, and statistics, including the application of design of experiment techniques for the evaluation of system and mission performance.Integrate MS&A with operational flight software, collecting and analyzing data from laboratory or flight tests, the verification and validation of simulation performance against flight test data, and formally verifying that the models meet specified requirements.Produce publication quality reports which define the foundation for simulation credibility across all stakeholders and provide the artifacts to support formal simulation Verification, Validation and Accreditation (VVA).Lead teams to solve problems and architect improvements across MSE&A product lines.Perform high fidelity physics modeling and simulation to inform operational analysis and mission effectiveness.Designs simulation architectures to supports trade studies for emerging contract proposalsDevelops new and/or integrates existing system simulation frameworks, performance models and algorithms, threat models and command and control models.Models operational environments, performs trade studies via computer simulation and recommends alternative architectures.Simulates real-time operations and develops software that simulates behavior of systems.Architects ecosystems and tools that aggregate large simulation output datasets into deliverable visual formats.Define and propagate MS&A Best Practices through new tool adoption across programs.This position is contingent upon contract award, the successful transfer of an active U.S. Government Secret clearance, and the ability to obtain Special Program Access (SAP). The ability to obtain a U.S. Government Top Secret clearance will be required after hire.Basic Qualifications:Bachelor's Degree with 14 years of experience, Master's degree with 12 years of experience, Ph.D. with 10 years of experience in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, Computer Science or related technical fields; an additional 4 years of experience may be considered in lieu of a degree.U.S. Citizenship is required.A current/active U.S Government Secret clearance.A final U.S. Government Top Secret Clearance after hire.Ability to obtain/maintain Special Access Program (SAP) access.Experience with Architecting Software solutions to meet customer requirements.Experience with programming languages such as C/C++, Python, or C shell scripting on the Linux and Windows computing environments.Domain experience in simulations of Radar/EW/ESM.Experience working with digital signal processing and complex valued signal data.Preferred Qualifications:Advanced degrees in Engineering, Computer Science, Applied Physics, Applied Mathematics, or a related technical field.Active U.S Government Top Secret Clearance or higher.Experience leading and coordinating across multi-disciplinary teamsExperience developing, Verifying, and Validating Radar/EW/ESM modes.Understanding of the Systems Engineering and Integration & Test processes.Experience leading senior staff to unify technical solutions toward Program and Organization objectivesExperience leading junior contributors and building the next generation of MS&A PractitionersExperience with building Customer relationships and inter-agency trustExperience with real-time and/or reactive simulation software applications development.Experience with one or more of the following: statistics, design of experiments, descriptive/diagnostic/predictive/prescriptive analytics, high performance computing.Experience with analytical modeling approaches using MATLAB environment.Familiarity with RF Hardware Architecture.Familiarity with RF Firmware architecture.Experience with LATEX, CUDA, cmake, GCC, or other domain specific languages.Northrop Grumman provides a comprehensive benefits package and a work environment which encourages your growth and supports the mutual success of our people and our company. Northrop Grumman benefits give you the flexibility and control to choose the benefits that make the most sense for you and your family.Your benefits will include the following: Health Plan, Savings Plan, Paid Time Off and Additional Benefits including Education Assistance, Training and Development, 9/80 Work Schedule (where available), and much more!Northrop Grumman has approximately 90,000 employees in all 50 states and in more than 27 countries. We strive to attract and retain the best employees by providing an inclusive work environment wherein employees are receptive to diverse ideas, perspectives, and talents to help solve our toughest customer challenges: to develop and maintain some of the most technically sophisticated products, programs, and services in the world.Our Values. The women and men of Northrop Grumman Corporation are guided by Our Values. They describe our company as we want it to be. We want our decisions and actions to demonstrate these Values. We believe that putting Our Values into practice creates long-term benefits for shareholders, customers, employees, suppliers, and the communities we serve.Our Responsibility. At Northrop Grumman, we are committed to maintaining the highest of ethical standards, embracing diversity and inclusion, protecting the environment, and striving to be an ideal corporate citizen in the community and in the world.Primary Level Salary Range: $184,100.00 - $276,100.00The 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.