Staff Modeling & Sim Eng. / Product Owner- (AHT)
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.Northrop Grumman is currently looking for an experienced Level 5 -M&S Engineer / Product Owner with experience in product ownership and/or technical program management. This will be located at our Northridge, CA. Location.
The successful candidate will take on responsibilities in agile product ownership for individual programs and will assist and mentor other engineers in similar roles. The candidate will lead the M&S group on a specific program to drive our contractual obligations and deliverables to completion. In addition to specific product ownership responsibilities the candidate will improve our agile product management processes across the group, with a focus of leveraging agile processes for added value to our programs. There will be a focus on improving the effectiveness of the scrum manager role throughout the team. The engineer will have specific responsibilities in managing budget and schedule, combining EVMS an agile paradigms, and in assisting functional managers in staffing decisions.
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The modeling and simulation team has engineers with a diverse set of capabilities, including software engineering, systems engineering, GNC, sensors, and analysis. The type of diverse-team leadership experience gained in this role will be suitable for both further technical leadership and program leadership roles.
Basic Qualifications for an Engineer, Modeling and Simulation Engineer/Product Owner - (Level 05):
BS degree in software engineering, information technology, aerospace engineering, physics, systems engineering, or a related field is required with 12 years of experience or an MS degree in areas above with 8 years of experience is required.
Experience as a product owner, technical lead, technical program manager, or similar type of leadership role.
Significant experience managing budget and schedule (EVMS, active scrum manager, or similar role where budget and schedule were a significant responsibility)
Significant Experience in some part of the product delivery cycle downstream from development.
Experience in at least 2 of the following:
Proposal development and/or contract negotiation
Significant experience with configuration management
Functional management
Managing information technology systems
At least 2 years
CAMEO or other SYSML tools
Weapon system Modeling and Simulation
Must have an interim level secret level clearance at start, and be able to obtain a SAP level program clearance.
Preferred Qualifications:
Experience in developing or working with a CI/CD pipeline (strongly preferred)
Leadership Experience
Additional experience in DevOps (strongly preferred)
Siemens Team Center PLM (EPLM) tool
Multiple software configuration management tools
Some experience with 6-DOF simulations or related simulations, or guidance, navigation and control algorithms for airborne platforms (strongly preferred)
Experience running Monte Carlo simulations
Experience working with an HPC system
Experience with hardware in the loop systems
Experience using simulations to verify weapon systems
Living in Northridge offers a perfect combination of urban living with the beauty of nature. It is a short drive away from downtown Los Angeles, the Hollywood Hills, or the rest of the San Fernando Valley. Take advantage of your flexible work schedule to enjoy shopping at the local Northridge Fashion Center or spend time at the local Recreation Center as well as easy access to nearby protected natural areas such as the Chatsworth Reservoir, the Santa Susana Pass State Historic Park, Lake Balboa or within driving distance, spend a day at the beach or snow ski at our local mountains. With Cal State Northridge right in the heart of town, the area has an active college-town energy combined with family-friendly suburban charm. The stunning southern California climate makes for year-round easy living. With an average of 284 sunny days during the year, it is safe to say you'll have plenty of time to enjoy your outdoor activities to the fullest.
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Primary Level Salary Range: $177,000.00 - $265,600.00The 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
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- Remote Work Opportunities
- Hybrid Work Opportunities
- Four-Day Work Week
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- Commuter Benefits Program
- Company Outings
- On-Site Cafeteria
- Holiday Events
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- Paid Vacation
- Paid Holidays
- Sabbatical
- Leave of Absence
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- 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
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- Internship Program
- Leadership Training Program
- Associate or Rotational Training Program
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