Senior Principal Mission Planning Engineer

The selected candidate will perform operational analysis studies with a focus in mission data flow aggregation, dissemination and architecture. This individual will be a SME in mission relevant data and its implementation across the enterprise.

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
Basic Qualifications:

Bachelor's Degree in a STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering or Mathematics) discipline from an accredited university and at least 8 years of relevant experience OR Master's degree and at least 6 years of relevant experience OR PhD and at least 4 years of relevant experience.
The ability to code using MATLAB or PYTHON.
Strong communication, interpersonal and leadership skills to include project/analysis lead experience.
Experience in at least one of the following areas:
Research, Analysis, and Assessments of Foreign Threats to US Military Operations
Vehicle performance analysis
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 for consideration.
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 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.).
A current active in-scope U.S. Government DoD Top Secret security clearance with current or previous Special Program Access (SAP)/SCI.
Computer/engineering skills using C#/C++, JAVA, or other object-oriented programming languages.
Modeling and Simulation of Radars, Missiles, Integrated Air Defense Systems (IADS), Air and/or Space platforms
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Salary Range: $137,400.00 - $206,000.00The 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.