RELOCATION ASSISTANCE: Relocation assistance may be available
CLEARANCE REQUIRED FOR START: Yes
CLEARANCE TYPE: Secret
TRAVEL: Yes, 10% of the Time
Description
Northrop Grumman Defense Systems is seeking a Staff Systems Engineer - Modeling, Simulation & Analysis (level 5) to join its team. This position is in Huntsville, AL.
What you will get to do:
Primary responsibilities for this position include, but are not limited to:
- Support development and integration of physics-based predictive models and simulation frameworks for cruise-missile accuracy performance.
- Conduct maturation, validation, and verification of accuracy error models using ground- and flight-test data.
- Perform post-flight estimation and analysis of missile accuracy, producing technical reports and executive-level presentations.
- Develop and trace requirements for modeling, simulation, and analysis tools; manage change-request and Engineering Review Board (ERB) processes.
- Support agile development practices using Atlassian tools (Jira, Confluence) to manage tasks and deliverables.
- Support mission-effectiveness trade-studies and recommend alternative architecture solutions.
The ideal candidate is a team player; but also, a strong independent contributor with strong leadership skills, demonstrated problem-solving skills, excellent communication skills, as well as interpersonal and organizational skills and a proactive, detail-oriented approach.
Basic Qualifications:
- Bachelor’s degree in a Science, Technology, Engineering or Mathematics (STEM) discipline from an accredited university and 12 Years with bachelor’s in science; 10 Years with masters; 8 Years with PhD.
- Must be a US Citizen with an active DoD 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 Top Secret Clearance and Special Access Program (SAP) approval within a reasonable period, as determined by the company to meet its business needs.
- 5 years of demonstrated experience with physics-based mathematical modeling and simulation.
- 5 years of experience with scripting languages (e.g., Python, C++/C#, SQL, MATLAB, R)
Preferred Qualifications:
- Active DoD Top Secret Clearance.
- Outstanding skills in building rapport and interfacing with external team partners and customers.
- Proactive self-starter capable of identifying process gaps and implementing effective solutions.
- Experience developing and tracing complex requirements, managing change requests, and participating in Engineering Review Board processes.
- Hands-on experience with Earned Value Management, Integrated Master Schedule reporting, and agile methodologies using Jira/Confluence.
As a full-time employee of Northrop Grumman Space Systems, 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
This position's standard work schedule is 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.
Primary Level Salary Range: $169,000.00 - $253,600.00
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 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.
