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Associate Level 1 or Level 2 Modeling & Simulation Engineer

3 days ago San Diego, CA

RELOCATION ASSISTANCE: Relocation assistance may be availableCLEARANCE TYPE: SecretTRAVEL: Yes, 10% of the Time Description At Northrop Grumman, our employees have incredible opportunities to work on revolutionary systems that impact people's 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's 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 - and we have an insatiable drive to do what others think is impossible. Our employees are not only part of history, they're making history.This requisition may be filled at the Associate Level 1 or Level 2 based on requirements listed below.
Northrop Grumman Aeronautics Systems is looking for well qualified Associate Level 1 or Level 2 Modeling & Simulation Engineer to join our team of qualified, diverse individuals within our Systems Engineering organization. This position requires on site support and will be located in San Diego, CA. The candidate must be within a commutable distance from the work location.
Essential Functions:
• Develop and translate friendly/adversary tactics into mission-level models such as AFSIM
• Performs operational analysis and mission effectiveness analysis
• Participate in Agile project framework
• Model operational environments and perform trade studies via computer simulation

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• Perform mission engineering activities to ensure continuity between desired operational capabilities and delivered system performance, through the Systems Engineering "V"
• Solicit input from various stakeholders, synthesize data, and communicate results to various levels of leadership within the organization
• Develop software to model behavior of systems in real-time and constructive simulations
• Develop, integrate, and use advanced graphical user interfaces and visualization tools
This requisition may be filled at the Associate Level 1 or Level 2 based on requirements listed below.
Basic Qualifications:

Associate Modeling & Simulation Engineer consideration: Bachelor's Degree in a STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering or Mathematics) discipline from an accredited university

Level 2 Modeling & Simulation Engineer consideration: Bachelor's Degree in a STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering or Mathematics) discipline from an accredited university and a minimum of 2 years of relevant experience

Working knowledge of object-oriented programming languages (C, C++) and scripting languages (Python, MATLAB)

Strong interpersonal and leadership skills

Current Active Secret or the ability to obtain a US Government Secret Clearance

Ability to obtain and maintain Program Access (PAR) within a reasonable period of time, as determined by the company to meet its business needs

Experience in at least one of the following:

Mission Engineering

Mission Data Processing, Exploitation, and Dissemination

Friendly/Adversary CONOPs and tactics

Modeling and Simulation of Radars, Missiles, Integrated Air Defense Systems (IADS), Air/Ground/Maritime/Space Platforms

Electronic Warfare (EW), Electronic Attack (EA), Electronic Protection (EP), Electronic Countermeasures

Low Observables (LO)

Radio Frequency (RF)/Infrared (IR)/Electro-Optical (EO)/Acoustic Modeling & Analysis

Computer Networking & Communications

Data Science

Preferred Qualifications

Bachelor's Degree in Mathematics, Computer Science, or Computer Engineering

Experience with System of Systems modeling tools: AFSIM, Suppressor, or Brawler

Familiarity with AGILE, MBSE, and/or system architecture frameworks

Experience with version control tools (Bitbucket, GitHub, or Gitlab, etc.)

Excellent communications skills, including the ability to present and brief technical data to all levels of leadership within the organization

Active Top Secret clearance

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BENEFITS STATEMENT:*
We offer flexible work arrangements, 9/80 work schedule with every other Friday off, phenomenal learning opportunities, exposure to a wide variety of projects and customers, and a very friendly team environment. We are looking for self-motivated, proactive, and goal-oriented people to help us grow our services and become even better at what we do.
Our Employee Resource Groups (ERGs) provide benefits for the member, our leaders and the company. Our ERGs offer opportunities to be a friend, be active, be a volunteer, be a leader, to be recognized and to be yourself. Every ERG is inclusive of all employees!
Primary Level Salary Range: $74,000.00 - $111,000.00Secondary Level Salary Range: $89,400.00 - $134,200.00The 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.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.

Client-provided location(s): San Diego, CA
Job ID: NorthropGrumman-R10208654
Employment Type: OTHER
Posted: 2025-09-24T20:13:05

Perks and Benefits

  • Health and Wellness

    • Health Insurance
    • Dental Insurance
    • Vision Insurance
    • Life Insurance
    • Short-Term Disability
    • Long-Term Disability
    • HSA
    • HSA With Employer Contribution
    • On-Site Gym
    • Pet Insurance
    • Mental Health Benefits
    • Virtual Fitness Classes
  • Parental Benefits

    • Birth Parent or Maternity Leave
    • Non-Birth Parent or Paternity Leave
    • Fertility Benefits
    • Adoption Assistance Program
    • Family Support Resources
    • Adoption Leave
  • Work Flexibility

    • Flexible Work Hours
    • Remote Work Opportunities
    • Hybrid Work Opportunities
    • Four-Day Work Week
  • Office Life and Perks

    • Commuter Benefits Program
    • Company Outings
    • On-Site Cafeteria
    • Holiday Events
  • Vacation and Time Off

    • Paid Vacation
    • Paid Holidays
    • Sabbatical
    • Leave of Absence
  • Financial and Retirement

    • 401(K)
    • 401(K) With Company Matching
    • Performance Bonus
    • Relocation Assistance
    • Financial Counseling
    • Profit Sharing
  • Professional Development

    • Tuition Reimbursement
    • Promote From Within
    • Mentor Program
    • Shadowing Opportunities
    • Access to Online Courses
    • Lunch and Learns
    • Internship Program
    • Leadership Training Program
    • Associate or Rotational Training Program
  • Diversity and Inclusion

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