RELOCATION ASSISTANCE: Relocation assistance may be available

CLEARANCE TYPE: Polygraph

TRAVEL: Yes, 10% of the Time

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).  

This position will serve on-site in Redondo Beach, CA or the greater Baltimore, MD . 

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 M&S expertise through technology processes, methodologies, standards, or frameworks

• Demonstrated experience in applying STAT/DOE tools and methodologies in an integrated test environment

• Expertise with various types of Modeling & Simulation tools, such as Python, MATLAB, COMSOL, FlexSim

• Demonstrated experience with MBSE to include defining analysis with parametric diagrams and capturing different system configurations and performance values

• This position requires the applicant to be a U.S. citizen

• Current Active DoD Secret Clearance with the ability to obtain and maintain a TS/SCI and a Polygraph prior to start.

  

Basic Qualifications for Senior Principal Systems Engineer (Modeling & Simulation): 

• Bachelor’s Degree in a STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering or Mathematics) discipline from an accredited university with at least 8 years of experience; 6 years with Master's Degree; OR 4 years with a PhD

• Strong understanding of Systems Engineering fundamentals, principles, and processes

• Ability to apply M&S expertise through technology processes, methodologies, standards, or frameworks

• Demonstrated experience in applying STAT/DOE tools and methodologies in an integrated test environment

• Expertise with various types of Modeling & Simulation tools, such as Python, MATLAB, COMSOL, FlexSim

• Demonstrated experience with MBSE to include defining analysis with parametric diagrams and capturing different system configurations and performance values

• This position requires the applicant to be a U.S. citizen

• Current Active DoD Secret Clearance with the ability to obtain and maintain a TS/SCI and a Polygraph prior to start.

Preferred Qualifications for Principal / Senior Principal Systems Engineer (Modeling & Simulation): 

• Current Active DoD TS/SCI with Polygraph

• STEM degree in mathematics, physics, or in EE, ME, or CE

• General mathematical background in linear algebra and differential equations.

• Background in statistics, including the application of statistical distributions, tests and theorems (hypothesis testing, goodness of fit, etc.) and Bayesian statistics

• Experience performing model verification and validation as well as Verification and Validation

• Hands-on proficiency with modeling and simulation tools, such as MATLAB, for detailed analysis, modeling or simulation

• Familiarity with Project & Task Management tools: Jira or Confluence

• Demonstrated history of successfully using model verification and validation as well as Verification and Validation to enable success at milestone test and demonstration events

Primary Level Salary Range: $110,300.00 - $165,500.00

Secondary Level Salary Range: $137,400.00 - $206,000.00

The 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.