Modeling Simulation & Analysis Engineer III or IV
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.Modeling Simulation & Analysis Engineer
The Engineer/Principal GNC Engineer will design, develop, implement, verify, and test high-quality software and simulation toolchains. The candidate should have extensive experience with missile flight dynamics, autopilot and guidance design and implementation into the missile flight code. Ability to integrate algorithms seamlessly into the vehicle's flight software and collaborate with software and hardware teams. The candidate should have experience with various trajectory optimization software and tools and be able to interpret vehicle trajectory results. Capable of modifying or writing new scripts to capture customers' requirements for measuring vehicle performance.
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This position may be offered at the Principal Engineer GNC Level 3 or Sr. Principal Engineer GNC Level 4.
Principal Engineer GNC Level 3 - 5 Years with Bachelors in Science; 3 Years with Masters; 1 Year with PhD
Basic Qualifications:
Design, develop, and validate modeling and simulation frameworks for aerospace vehicles and components, ensuring accuracy and performance in various operational scenarios.
Knowledge of how performance metrics are used to evaluate missile systems
Enhance simulation fidelity and incorporate advanced modeling techniques to support system analysis and decision-making
Conduct rigorous testing and evaluation of simulation models - identify and resolve discrepancies between simulated and real-world performance metrics. Gather, post process, and analyze vast amounts of complex data
Verify and validate performance results to ensure the simulation match intended results
Proficiency in Object Oriented Programming with a focus on C++, and experience in scripting with Bash, Python, and Matlab, as well as utilizing job schedulers like SLURM or PBS
Must have active and current Secret Clearance upon application.
Travel 10% of the time
Preferred Qualifications:
Experience working with GNC algorithms for hypersonic missiles
Experience with IR discrimination and tracking
Create CI/CD Pipelines - able to automate simulation runs and post processing
Experience running 6DOF/3DOF simulations on HPC cluster for modeling vehicle trajectory and performance
Familiarity with state estimation and state propagation techniques
Sr. Principal Engineer GNC Level 4. 8 Years with Bachelors in Science; 6 Years with Masters; 4 Years with PhD
Basic Qualifications:
Design, develop, and validate modeling and simulation frameworks for aerospace vehicles and components, ensuring accuracy and performance in various operational scenarios.
Knowledge of how performance metrics are used to evaluate missile systems
Enhance simulation fidelity and incorporate advanced modeling techniques to support system analysis and decision-making
Conduct rigorous testing and evaluation of simulation models - identify and resolve discrepancies between simulated and real-world performance metrics. Gather, post process, and analyze vast amounts of complex data
Verify and validate performance results to ensure the simulation match intended results
Proficiency in Object Oriented Programming with a focus on C++, and experience in scripting with Bash, Python, and Matlab, as well as utilizing job schedulers like SLURM or PBS
Must have active and current Secret Clearance upon application.
Travel 10% of the time
Preferred Qualifications:
Experience working with GNC algorithms for hypersonic missiles
Experience with IR discrimination and tracking
Create CI/CD Pipelines - able to automate simulation runs and post processing
Experience running 6DOF/3DOF simulations on HPC cluster for modeling vehicle trajectory and performance
Familiarity with state estimation and state propagation techniques
Primary Level Salary Range: $95,300.00 - $142,900.00Secondary Level Salary Range: $118,600.00 - $178,000.00The 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.
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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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