RELOCATION ASSISTANCE: Relocation assistance may be available
CLEARANCE REQUIRED FOR START: Yes
CLEARANCE TYPE: Secret
TRAVEL: Yes, 10% of the Time
DescriptionNorthrop Grumman Defense Systems is seeking to hire a Sr Principal Systems Engineer - Modeling, Simulation, and Analysis (MS&A) to join the team. This position will be located in Roy, UT and will support the Sentinel (GBSD) program in the Strategic Deterrent Systems (SDS) division.
Roles and Responsibilities- Lead a diverse team of engineers on a variety of projects supporting Sentinel intercontinental ballistic missile (ICBM) weapon system accuracy
- Physics-based predictive modeling and simulation of ICBM accuracy performance
- Maturation of Sentinel accuracy error models
- Post flight estimation of Sentinel accuracy performance
- Estimation of accuracy error model parameters using ground and flight test data
- Validation & verification (V&V) of Sentinel accuracy error models
- Preparation of Sentinel accuracy reports
- Presentations of projects and studies to Northrop Grumman Sentinel leadership and USG customers
Basic Qualifications- Must be a US Citizen with an active U.S. Government Secret Clearance, at time of application, current and within scope, with an investigation date within the last 6 years
- Must have the ability to obtain and maintain Special Access Program (SAP) approval within a reasonable period of time, as determined by the company to meet its business need
- Bachelor's degree in a STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering or Mathematics) discipline with a minimum 8 years of related experience; Master's degree with 6 years; or a PhD with 4 years
- Must be able to support program tasks in a secure lab environment (on site) for a minimum of 90% of their total work time
- Demonstrated experience with physics-based mathematical modeling and simulation
- Experience with scientific computer programming (Python, C++/C#, SQL, MATLAB, R or similar)
- Experience with Agile Development Agile methodologies and tools (JIRA/Confluence)
- Experience working with Systems Engineering and Integration and Test (SEIT) processes
- Experience leading a diverse team of engineers at multiple levels
Preferred Qualifications- Able to receive Special Access Program (SAP) approval and maintain it as determined by the company to meet its business need
- Experience modeling with Cameo Enterprise Architecture, MagicDraw (No Magic, Inc.) or other architecture modeling tools
- Experience with ICBM weapon system sustainment engineering and integration
- Experience managing requirements in DOORS
- Experience executing and boarding Risks, Issues & Opportunities
- Experience collaborating with multiple functional groups, subcontracts, and government customer representatives
- Proactive self-starter capable of identifying gaps and problems in/with processes and proposing and implementing solutions
- Strong oral and written communication skills, including demonstrated experience with high value customer presentations, with ability to focus on multiple projects with competing priorities
Position BenefitsAs a full-time employee of Northrop Grumman, you are eligible for our robust benefits package including:
- Medical, Dental & Vision coverage
- 401k
- Educational Assistance
- Life Insurance
- Employee Assistance Programs & Work/Life Solutions
- Paid Time Off
- Health & Wellness Resources
- Employee Discounts
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This position's standard work schedule is a 9/80. The 9/80 schedule allows employees who work a nine-hour day Monday through Thursday to take every other Friday off. This role may offer a competitive relocation assistance package.
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Primary Level Salary Range: $122,800.00 - $184,200.00
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.
