RELOCATION ASSISTANCE: No relocation assistance availableCLEARANCE REQUIRED FOR START: Yes
CLEARANCE TYPE: Secret
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Northrop Grumman Space Systems—Missile Defense Integration offers an excellent opportunity for a Principal Engineer, System Modeling and Simulation – Analyst & Simulation Developer (26-087), to join our team of talented and diverse professionals. Based in Colorado Springs, CO, this role is essential to supporting the U.S. President, the Secretary of Defense, and combatant commanders at the strategic, regional, and operational levels.
This position does not provide relocation assistance and requires on-site work with no remote options.
Position Overview:
The Command and Control, Battle Management, and Communications (C2BMC) program is a key component of the Missile Defense System. It is a vital operational system that enables the U.S. president, the secretary of defense, and combatant commanders at strategic, regional, and operational levels to plan ballistic missile defense operations, monitor the battle, and dynamically control networked sensors and weapon systems to achieve global and regional mission goals. C2BMC supports layered missile defense capabilities that enable an optimized response to threats across all ranges and flight phases. It serves as a force multiplier by networking, integrating, and synchronizing autonomous sensor and weapon systems and operations globally and regionally, thereby improving performance. C2BMC is essential for all ground and flight tests that verify and demonstrate the current and future capabilities of missile defense systems.
Applicants should demonstrate technical expertise in Missile Defense (MD) modeling, simulation, and analysis. We are looking for a highly motivated analyst to support the C2BMC-NT (National Team) Modeling and Simulation (M&S) Product Team.
Essential Functions:
Plan and execute performance analyses of C2BMC and its interactions with current and future MD Elements
Document analysis results in reports and briefings
Present analysis results to a variety of audiences; develop requirements for complex system models and simulations
Execute, test, and evaluate/troubleshoot MD-level, large-scale models and simulations; develop, test, and evaluate threat scenarios
Develop tools to support analysis and development efforts in MATLAB and Python
Provide data to support decisions about system/element representations and modeling parameters used in large-scale simulations
Interact with members of other C2BMC Product Teams, C2BMC leadership, MDA customers, technical SMEs, and leadership of other MD Element programs
Possesses strong verbal and written communication skills, can work independently, and demonstrates the poise and flexibility needed to thrive in a highly dynamic environment
Applicant should have knowledge and hands-on experience in a Unix/Linux environment
The candidate must work on-site full-time because access to a classified computing environment is required, and remote work is not available
Basic Qualifications:
Please list your current security clearance and IAT or relevant certifications on your resume, if applicable.
A Bachelor’s Degree in Computer Science, Systems Engineering, Mathematics, Physics, or a related field from an accredited university, along with 5 years of experience; or a Master’s degree in a related field with 3 years of relevant work experience; or 9 years of relevant work experience may be considered as an alternative to a degree
Applicants must have a current, active in-scope DoD-issued Secret security clearance at the time of application, which is required to start
Must have a solid engineering background across a variety of disciplines that support both conceptual and detailed system-level assessments, as well as a basic understanding of analysis techniques, planning, execution, and reporting
Technical specialty areas may include, but are not limited to, the following:
Radar design and performance
Strategic and tactical missile threat characterization/performance/modeling
Requirement and test condition decomposition
Experience developing, testing, and evaluating threat scenarios
Experience developing tools to support analysis and development efforts in MATLAB and Python
Experience providing data to support decisions regarding systems/ elements representations and modeling parameters used in large scale simulations
Preferred Qualifications:
Master’s Degree in Systems Engineering is preferred
Certification: INCOSE Certified Systems Engineering Professional (CSEP) Certification
Certification: Object Management Group Certified Systems Modeling Professional - Model Builder Fundamental (OCSMP - MBF)
Discrete event simulation modeling
Data analysis using tools in Python, MATLAB
Exposure to tactical-strategic weapon and sensor message standards
Software development in a Linux and Agile environment using MATLAB (strongly preferred), Python (strongly preferred), and/or Java, Bash, etc.
Experience with a Git environment is a plus
What We Can Offer You:
Northrop Grumman offers a comprehensive benefits package and a work environment that fosters your growth, supporting both employees and the companys success. The benefits at Northrop Grumman are flexible and customizable, allowing you to select options that best meet your needs and your familys. Your benefits will include the following:
https://benefits.northropgrumman.com/us/en2/BenefitsOverview/Pages/default.aspx
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Primary Level Salary Range: $103,600.00 - $155,400.00
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 candidates experience, education, skills and current spanet 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.