Northrop Grumman

Principal / Senior Mission Engineering Systems Engineer

Northrop Grumman$108K — $163K *
Aerospace & Defense
5 - 7 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree with 5 years or Master's with 3 years or PhD with 1 year in STEM fields, or 4 additional years of experience in lieu of degree.
  • U.S Citizenship required.
  • Current/active U.S. Government Secret Clearance and ability to obtain Special Access Program (SAP) access.
  • Experience in modeling, simulation, experimentation, and analysis using tools like MATLAB or STK.
  • Familiarity with combat simulation environments, particularly AFSIM or Brawler.
  • Proficiency in programming languages such as Python or C/C++, and experience in high-performance computing and statistics.
  • Knowledge of DoD testing and acquisition principles with hands-on developmental testing experience.

Responsibilities

  • Perform analysis of alternatives and mission architecture trades including offensive and defensive strategies.
  • Utilize MSE&A frameworks for evaluating CONEMPS and CONOPS to optimize system design.
  • Assess system capabilities and ensure proper integration for mission execution and validation.
  • Plan and deliver mission capabilities, providing long-term operational support.
  • Develop data analytics and statistical models to evaluate system performance.
  • Innovate and improve MSE&A processes to enhance product effectiveness.
  • Conduct operational and mission effectiveness analyses and develop simulation frameworks.

Benefits

  • Health Plan
  • Savings Plan
  • Paid Time Off
  • Education Assistance
  • Training and Development
  • 9/80 Work Schedule (where available)
  • Comprehensive benefits package fostering growth and mutual success.
Full Job Description
RELOCATION ASSISTANCE: Relocation assistance may be available

CLEARANCE REQUIRED FOR START: Yes

CLEARANCE TYPE: Secret

TRAVEL: Yes, 10% of the TimeDescription

We are looking for a Principal / Senior Principal Mission EngineeringSystems Engineer to join our team in Baltimore, MD. This position requires 100% on-site work.

What You Will Get to Do:

As an integral part of the Modeling, Simulation and Analysis Section, you will apply MS&A techniques with a focus on Mission Engineering while accelerating the delivery of capabilities to our customers through either mission studies, system-of-system trades or performance analysis using credible modeling, simulation, experimentation, and analysis processes to assess system architectures that best deliver the effects, data, and capabilities demanded by tomorrows missions.

  • Perform analysis-of-alternatives and mission architecture trades across offensive and defensive orders of battle, formations, and equipment including laydowns, platforms, and loadouts of sensors, effectors, and weapons as well as communications, command, and control segments among combatants and the impacts of the tactics and strategies used.

  • Utilize Modeling, Simulation, Experimentation, and Analysis (MSE&A) frameworks to evaluate Concepts of Employments (CONEMPS), Concepts of Operations (CONOPS), and Design Reference Missions (DRM) to affect system design and optimization.

  • Assess capabilities by linking system requirements to mission threads, proving operative interfaces and their connections that enable mission execution, verification/validation planning of system elements performing missions, and system integration functions during development.

  • Plan demonstration and delivery of mission effects, data, or capabilities during operations and provide long-term sustainment and mission augmentation support over the life of systems.

  • Develop large scale data analytics, probabilities, and statistics, including the application of design of experiment techniques for the evaluation of system and mission performance.

  • Innovate to solve problems and identify improvements across MSE&A products

  • Performs operational analysis and mission effectiveness analysis activities.

  • Develops new and/or integrates existing system simulation frameworks, performance models and algorithms, threat models and command and control models.

  • Model operational environments, performs trade studies via computer simulation and recommends alternative architectures.

  • Develops, integrates, and uses advanced graphical user interfaces and visualization tools.


This requisition may be filled as a Principal Mission Engineering Systems Engineer or Senior Principal Mission Engineering Systems Engineer.

This position is contingent upon contract award, the successful transfer of an active U.S Government Secret Clearance and ability to obtain/maintain special program access (SAP).

Basic Qualifications for Principal Mission Engineering Systems Engineer:

  • Bachelors degree with 5 years of experience, a Masters degree with 3 years of experience or a PhD with 1 year of experience in Science, Technology, Engineering or Mathematics 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

    Ability to obtain/maintain Special Access Program (SAP) access.

  • Experience in modeling, simulation, experimentation, and analysis for operations, including the use of analytical modeling tools like MATLAB, STK, or similar environments.

  • Experience with combat simulation environments such as AFSIM and/or Brawler, ensuring realistic and effective simulation outcomes.

  • Experience with programming languages like Python, C/C++, as well as scripting in Linux/Windows environments, and experienced in statistics, design of experiments, and high-performance computing.

  • Experience with DoD testing and acquisition principles, with hands-on experience in developmental testing, planning, and execution of weapon tests.

Basic Qualifications for Senior Principal Mission Engineering Systems Engineer:

  • Bachelors degree with 8 years of experience, a Masters degree with 6 years of experience or a PhD with 4 years of experience in Science, Technology, Engineering or Mathematics 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

    Ability to obtain/maintain Special Access Program (SAP) access.

  • Experience in modeling, simulation, experimentation, and analysis for operations, including the use of analytical modeling tools like MATLAB, STK, or similar environments.

  • Experience with combat simulation environments such as AFSIM and/or Brawler, ensuring realistic and effective simulation outcomes.

  • Experience with programming languages like Python, C/C++, as well as scripting in Linux/Windows environments, and experienced in statistics, design of experiments, and high-performance computing.

  • Experience with DoD testing and acquisition principles, with hands-on experience in developmental testing, planning, and execution of weapon tests.

Preferred Qualifications:

  • Advanced degrees in Science, Technology, Engineering or Mathematics or related technical fields.

  • Active Top Secret Clearance or higher.

  • Experience with JMP, R, or other domain specific environments supporting data exploration, visualization, and statistical analysis.

  • Domain experience in simulations of RF, EOIR, Communications, or related systems.

  • Understanding of the Systems Engineering and Integration & Test processes.

  • Experience with Agile and/or SAFe methodologies.


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!

Primary Level Salary Range: $108,800.00 - $163,200.00

Secondary Level Salary Range: $135,800.00 - $203,600.00

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 candidates 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.

About Northrop Grumman

Northrop Grumman is a security company that provides systems, products, and solutions in aerospace, electronics, information systems, shipbuilding, and technical services to government and commercial customers. They design, develop, and build everything from aircraft and spacecraft to cyber security systems. The company is involved in a wide range of defense and technology projects, including the development of aircraft, space systems, cybersecurity solutions, and advanced electronics.

Northrop Grumman Careers

Join the elite team at Northrop Grumman, a leading global security company providing innovative systems, products, and solutions in autonomous systems, cyber, C4ISR, space, strike, and logistics and modernization to customers worldwide. There has never been a more exciting time to advance your career with Northrop Grumman.

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Size
88,000 employees
Market Cap
$82.7 billion
Industry
Net Income
$3.1 billion
Founded
1939
5 Year Trend
+7.6%
Revenue
$36.7 billion
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