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 Radar Modeling Engineer (Level 2) or Principal Radar Modeling Engineer (Level 3).
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Northrop Grumman Aeronautics Systems is looking for well qualified Radar Modeling Engineer (Level 2) or Principal Radar Modeling Engineer (Level 3) to join our team of qualified, diverse individuals within our Systems Engineering organization. This position requires on site support and can be worked out of our El Segundo CA or San Diego, CA office. The candidate must be within a commutable distance from the work location.
The selected candidate will perform operational analysis and mission effectiveness - conduct detailed trade studies by building and implementing constructive simulations from the component through the system level.
Essential Functions:
• Model operational environments, perform trade studies via computer simulation.
• Performs operational analysis and mission effectiveness analysis.
• Create and apply knowledge of Tactics, Techniques, and Procedures (TTPs) to support blue/red kill chains across multiple security environments, programs, architectures, and platforms.
• Provide blue/red tactics and CONOPS modeling, simulation, and analysis in mission-level models to help accomplish long-term objectives related to program development, execution, and related research and development projects.
• Perform mission engineering activities to ensure continuity between desired operational capabilities and delivered system performance, through the Systems Engineering "V". Ensure performance capabilities of new systems and architectures are traded against cost and mission requirements; develop operationally relevant mission scenarios; assess operational effectiveness of existing and emerging systems and capabilities in representative operational environments.
• Solicit input from various stakeholders, synthesize data, and communicate results to various levels of leadership.
This requisition may be filled at the Radar Modeling Engineer (Level 2) or Principal Radar Modeling Engineer (Level 3).
Basic Qualifications:
For Level 2 Mission Planning and Analysis Engineer consideration: Bachelor's Degree in a STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering or Mathematics) discipline from an accredited university and at least 2 years of experience or a Master's degree in STEM discipline.
For Level 3 Principal Mission Planning and Analysis Engineer consideration - Bachelor's Degree in STEM discipline and at least 5 years of experience or Master's degree in STEM field and at least 3 years of experience.
Computer/engineering skills using C#/C++, JAVA, or other Object-Oriented programming languages.
Experience in at least one of the following areas:
Research, Analysis, and Creating Assessments of Foreign Threats to US Military Operations
Vehicle performance analysis
Air vehicle survivability analysis
Modeling and Simulation of Radars, Missiles, Integrated Air Defense Systems (IADS), Air and/or Space platforms
Analysis at the Survivability, Lethality, Vulnerability, Engagement, and/or Mission Level
Electronic Attack (EA), Electronic Protection (EP), Electronic Countermeasures
Red and/or Blue CONOPs and TTPs
An active in-scope U.S. Government DoD Secret security clearance or higher is required to start.
Must have ability to obtain and maintain Program Access (PAR) within a reasonable period of time, as determined by the company to meet its business needs.
Preferred Qualifications:
The ability to code using MATLAB or PYTHON.
The ability to develop physics-based models and simulations using Object Oriented programming.
An ability to work with a team in a rapid prototyping environment.
Experience with system of systems modeling tools: AFSIM, Suppressor, or Brawler.
Familiarity with AGILE, MBSE, and/or system architecture.
Operational military background or experience
Experience with version control tools (Bitbucket, GitHub, Gitlab, etc.).
Strong communication, interpersonal and leadership skills to include project/analysis lead experience.
A current active in-scope U.S. Government DoD Top Secret security clearance with current or previous Special Program Access (SAP)/SCI.
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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!
Salary Range: $89,400.00 - $134,200.00Salary Range 2: $110,300.00 - $165,500.00The 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.