Northrop Grumman
Modeling & Simulation Systems Engineer 4 (AHT)
United States-California-Northridge · Full-time
No sponsorship$142k-$213kDetected 1 day ago
PythonC++MATLABJenkinsDevOpsData AnalysisCybersecurityAgileSAPSystems EngineeringAerospace EngineeringLeadership
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About the role
- 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 looking for an experienced Modeling & Simulation Systems Engineer 4 with a background in C++.
Responsibilities
- Modeling & Simulation Engineering Develop, integrate, and validate models and simulations supporting various weapons systems Extensive testing of the simulations themselves to verify their suitability for weapon systems requirements verification.
- Assist in development of weapon systems requirements verifications, develop scenarios to verify those requirements, analyzing the results using MATLAB or python tools, and digging into the C++ source code of the simulation to track down reasons for apparent requirements failures.
- Process, Governance & Compliance Support M&S related DevOps pipelines and toolsets Establish and maintain documentation for models, interfaces, and simulation frameworks in accordance with defense-industry and customer expectations.
- Support configuration control and version management for M&S baselines across multiple programs.
- Working together with people from many backgrounds, personal passions and disciplines, we share a drive to push the boundaries of science, technology and engineering to meet the ever evolving needs of our customers worldwide.
Requirements
- BS degree in aerospace engineering, physics, software engineering, systems engineering, or a related field is required with 8 years of experience or an MS degree in areas above with 6 years of experience.
- Experience with leadership of cross functional teams Previous experience, and proficiency in developing or troubleshooting C or C++ applications on Windows, and preferably on Linux.
- Significant experience with either MATLAB or python, with demonstrable experience and skills in using these for data analysis and building analysis tools.
- Experience applying principles of dynamics/kinematics to analysis or software development.
- Experience in Jenkins or other DevOps tools Current US Government DoW Secret security clearance with ability to be cleared for
- Applicants must have an active US Government DoD Secret security clearance with ability to get cleared for SAP.
- U.S. Citizenship is required for all positions with a government clearance and certain other restricted positions.
- Basic Qualifications for a Modeling & Simulation Systems Engineer - (Level 04): BS degree in aerospace engineering, physics, software engineering, systems engineering, or a related field is required with 8 years of experience or an MS degree in areas above with 6 years of experience.
- Experience in Jenkins or other DevOps tools Current US Government DoW Secret security clearance with ability to be cleared for Special Access Program (SAP) clearance Preferred Qualifications: Experience as a charge account manager, or other experience with EVMS Experience as a scrum master (beyond just running scrum meetings) or scrum product owner.
Nice to have
- Experience as a charge account manager, or other experience with EVMS Experience as a scrum master (beyond just running scrum meetings) or scrum product owner.
- Experience running Monte Carlo simulations Experience working with an HPC system Familiar with make files or CMAKE.
- Experience in estimating/planning budget and schedule, and in tracking to that plan.
- Specific experience in doing so via an agile paradigm.
- Experience with SysML, preferably with CAMEO #LI-MA1
- Employees in Vice President or Director positions may be eligible for Long Term Incentives.
- 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.
Compensation
- $142,200.00 - $213,400.00 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.
- With careers across all areas: air, cyber, land, sea and space - our 90,000 employees work as one to defend and define the future.
- Experience with SysML, preferably with CAMEO #LI-MA1 Primary Level Salary Range: $142,200.00 - $213,400.00 The above salary range represents a general guideline
Benefits
- shift differential, and a discretionary bonus in addition to base pay.
Company info
- Our employees are not only part of history, they're making history.
- Technical Leadership & Integration Leadership abilities and experience to be able to backfill into Product Owner and/or Scrum Master roles should the situation require it Interface with customers to clarify requirements, provide status, and positively represent both the team and NG as a company Lead technical reviews of modeling approaches, assumptions, limitations, and results
Visa & Work Authorization
- Applicants must have an active US Government DoD Secret security clearance with ability to get cleared for SAP
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