Modeling Simulation & Analysis Engineer (Principal or Sr. Principal Level)

Relocation Assistance Relocation assistance may be available. Clearance Required for Start Yes. Clearance type: Secret. Travel Travel required; up to 10% of the time. Description At Northrop Grumman, our employees have opportunities to work on revolutionary systems that impact people’s lives worldwide. Our pioneering 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 and 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. Open Position Modeling Simulation and Analysis Engineer (Principal or Sr. Principal Level) within the Systems Engineering organization, based in El Segundo, CA. Essential Functions Lead teams in technical execution of systems analysis and simulation tasks/projects. Develop software and analytical tools to model behavior of systems in real‑time and constructive simulations. Develop, integrate, and use advanced graphical user interfaces and visualization tools. Model operational environments, perform trade studies via computer simulation and recommend alternative architectures. Perform operational analysis and mission effectiveness analysis. Create and apply knowledge of tactics, techniques, and procedures (TTPs) to support blue/red kill chains across multiple security environments, programs, architectures, and platforms. Provide blue/red tactics and CONOPS modeling, simulation, and analysis in mission‑level models to help accomplish long‑term objectives related to program development, execution, and related research and development projects. Perform mission engineering activities to ensure continuity between desired operational capabilities and delivered system performance through the Systems Engineering "V". Ensure performance capabilities of new systems and architectures are traded against cost and mission requirements; develop operationally relevant mission scenarios; assess operational effectiveness of existing and emerging systems and capabilities in representative operational environments. Solicit input from various stakeholders, synthesize data, and communicate results to various levels of leadership within the organization. Develop advanced data analysis visualization tool sets. Basic Qualifications For Principal Engineer (Level3): Must have a Bachelor’s of Science Degree in a STEM discipline and 5years of related professional/military experience in Systems Engineering. OR a Master’s Degree and 3years of related professional/military experience in Systems Engineering. OR a Ph.D. and 1year of related professional/military experience in Systems Engineering. For Senior Principal Engineer (Level4): Must have a Bachelor’s of Science Degree in a STEM discipline and 8years of related professional/military experience in Systems Engineering. OR a Master’s Degree and 6years of related professional/military experience in Systems Engineering. OR a Ph.D. and 4years of related professional/military experience in Systems Engineering. Applicable for both levels: Must have an active U.S. Government Secret or higher clearance (with a background investigation completed within the last 6years or currently enrolled into Continuous Evaluation). Must have the ability to obtain and maintain U.S. Government Top Secret clearance and Special Access Program (SAP) within a reasonable period of time. Must have scripting experience with tools such as MATLAB, Python, C++, Java, or experience conducting software‑based trade studies. Must have experience with simulation framework tools such as AFSIM, Suppressor, or STK. Must have experience with modeling operational environments, conducting operations analysis, and mission effectiveness trade‑study analyses. Must have experience in at least one of the following areas: Research, analysis, and creating assessments of foreign threats to U.S. military systems Operations modeling and simulation of radars, missiles, integrated air defense systems (IADS), air, sea, and/or space platforms Analysis of defense systems at the mission level of survivability, lethality, vulnerability, and engagement Low Observables (LO) modeling and analysis of radio frequency (RF) signals, infrared (IR), electro‑optical (EO), and/or acoustic Modeling and analysis of electronic attack (EA), electronic protection (EP), and/or electronic countermeasures Friendly / adversary CONOPs and tactics Preferred Qualifications Operational military background or experience in any of the following: Fighter or Bomber Pilot, Electronic Warfare Officer/Weapons Systems Officer, Air Battle Manager, Intelligence Officer, Joint Duty Officer. Familiarity with AGILE, MBSE, and/or system architecture. Effective project management skills and good communication. Experience with version control tools (Bitbucket, GitHub, GitLab, etc.). Strong interpersonal and leadership skills. Excellent communication skills, including the ability to present and brief technical data to all levels of leadership within the organization and U.S. Government. A current active in‑scope U.S. Government DoD Top Secret security clearance with current or previous Special Program Access (SAP)/SCI. Experience in at least two of the following areas (same list as in Basic Qualifications). Salary Range Primary Level: $95,300.00 – $165,500.00 Secondary Level: $118,600.00 – $206,000.00 Benefits If eligible, employees may receive overtime, shift differential, and a discretionary bonus in addition to base pay. Annual bonuses reward individual contributions and allow employees to share in company results. Vice President or Director positions may be eligible for long‑term incentives. Additional benefits include health insurance coverage, life and disability insurance, savings plan, company‑paid holidays, and paid time off (PTO) for vacation and/or personal business. Legal and Citizenship Requirements U.S. citizenship is required for all positions with a government clearance and certain other restricted positions. Equal Opportunity Employer 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 #J-18808-Ljbffr SwiftCruit