Principal Engr Sys Modeling Simulation Analyst & Simulation Dev (26-087)

RELOCATION ASSISTANCE: No relocation assistance available\n\nCLEARANCE REQUIRED FOR START: Yes\n\nCLEARANCE TYPE: Secret\n\nTRAVEL: No\n\n## Description\n\nAt Northrop Grumman, our employees have incredible opportunities to work on revolutionary systems that impact people\u0027s lives around the world today, and for generations to come. Our pioneering and inventive spirit has enabled us to be at the forefront of many technological advancements in our nation\u0027s 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. Our culture thrives on intellectual curiosity, cognitive diversity and bringing your whole self to work \u2014 and we have an insatiable drive to do what others think is impossible. Our employees are not only part of history, they\u0027re making history.\n\nNorthrop Grumman Space Systems\u2014Missile Defense Integration offers an excellent opportunity for a Principal Engineer, System Modeling and Simulation \u2013 Analyst \u0026 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.\n\nThis position does not provide relocation assistance and requires on-site work with no remote options.\n\nPosition Overview:\n\nThe 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.\n\nApplicants 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\u0026S) Product Team.\n\nEssential Functions:\n\n * Plan and execute performance analyses of C2BMC and its interactions with current and future MD Elements\n\n * Document analysis results in reports and briefings\n\n * Present analysis results to a variety of audiences; develop requirements for complex system models and simulations\n\n * Execute, test, and evaluate/troubleshoot MD-level, large-scale models and simulations; develop, test, and evaluate threat scenarios\n\n * Develop tools to support analysis and development efforts in MATLAB and Python\n\n * Provide data to support decisions about system/element representations and modeling parameters used in large-scale simulations\n\n * Interact with members of other C2BMC Product Teams, C2BMC leadership, MDA customers, technical SMEs, and leadership of other MD Element programs\n\n * Possesses strong verbal and written communication skills, can work independently, and demonstrates the poise and flexibility needed to thrive in a highly dynamic environment\n\n * Applicant should have knowledge and hands-on experience in a Unix/Linux environment\n\n * The candidate must work on-site full-time because access to a classified computing environment is required, and remote work is not available\n\n\n\n\nBasic Qualifications:\n\nPlease list your current security clearance and IAT or relevant certifications on your resume, if applicable.\n\n * A Bachelor\u2019s 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\u2019s 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\n\n * Applicants must have a current, active in-scope DoD-issued Secret security clearance at the time of application, which is required to start\n\n * 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\n\n * Technical specialty areas may include, but are not limited to, the following:\n\n\n\n\nRadar design and performance\n\nStrategic and tactical missile threat characterization/performance/modeling\n\nRequirement and test condition decomposition\n\n * Experience developing, testing, and evaluating threat scenarios\n\n * Experience developing tools to support analysis and development efforts in MATLAB and Python\n\n * Experience providing data to support decisions regarding systems/ elements representations and modeling parameters used in large scale simulations\n\n\n\n\nPreferred Qualifications:\n\n * Master\u2019s Degree in Systems Engineering is preferred\n\n * Certification: INCOSE Certified Systems Engineering Professional (CSEP) Certification\n\n * Certification: Object Management Group Certified Systems Modeling Professional - Model Builder Fundamental (OCSMP - MBF)\n\n * Discrete event simulation modeling\n\n * Data analysis using tools in Python, MATLAB\n\n * Exposure to tactical-strategic weapon and sensor message standards\\\n\n * Software development in a Linux and Agile environment using MATLAB (strongly preferred), Python (strongly preferred), and/or Java, Bash, etc.\n\n * Experience with a Git environment is a plus\n\n\n\n\nWhat We Can Offer You:\n\nNorthrop Grumman offers a comprehensive benefits package and a work environment that fosters your growth, supporting both employees and the company\u0027s success. The benefits at Northrop Grumman are flexible and customizable, allowing you to select options that best meet your needs and your family\u0027s. Your benefits will include the following:\n\n * Health Plan\n\n * Savings Plan\n\n * Paid Time Off\n\n * Education Assistance\n\n * Training and Development\n\n * Flexible Work Arrangements\n\n\n\n\nhttps://benefits.northropgrumman.com/us/en2/BenefitsOverview/Pages/default.aspx\n\n#NGSpace\n\n#COSpace\n\n#NGFeaturedJobs\n\n#C2BMC\n\nPrimary Level Salary Range: $103,600.00 - $155,400.00\n\nThe 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\u0027s experience, education, skills and current market conditions.\n\nDepending 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.\n\nThe 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.\n\nNorthrop 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.\n