Principal Seeker Modeling and Simulation Engineer (GPI)
In Person
(Chandler, Arizona, United States of America)
Full Time
$95,300 – $142,900
- Location:
- Chandler, Arizona, United States of America
About Northrop Grumman
Northrop Grumman solves the toughest problems in space, aeronautics, defense and cyberspace to meet the ever-evolving needs of our customers worldwide. Our 90,000 employees are Defining Possible every day using science, technology and engineering to create and deliver advanced systems, products and services. Northrop Grumman careers and internships are as varied as your interests, with a lifetime of potential that will allow you to work together with people from many backgrounds, personal passions and disciplines.
Glide Phase Interceptor - Principal Seeker Modeling and Simulation Engineer (GPI)
Northrop Grumman Space Systems is currently seeking an experienced Principal Seeker Modeling and Simulation Engineer - Glide Phase Interceptor (GPI) team at our Chandler, AZ facility.
GPI is a new development product offering exciting opportunities and unique problem-solving challenges.
Job Responsibilities
Create high fidelity simulations and models for missile design, performance assessment, and flight test support
Develop and implement modeling solutions, conduct trade studies and evaluation of system and subsystem performance
Deploy EO phenomenology and advanced physics concepts in a software implementation
Research and develop novel EO modeling solutions
Collaborate with Guidance, Navigation & Control (GNC) and other department personnel to perform simulation activities
Provide technical expertise for the simulation products of GPI, assist other Modeling Engineers in the preparation of detailed plans, and interact with government counterparts as an authority on simulation products
Work in a team environment, leading efforts specific to modelling & simulation and supporting additional, varied program efforts
Basic Qualifications
Bachelor’s degree in STEM with 5 years' experience and or a Masters degree with 2 years of experience.
Ability to obtain a DoD Secret Security Clearance
Experience applying object-oriented software design, programming in C or C++, and Matlab
Experience developing or simulating physical systems
Experience in Electro-Optics (EO), imaging EO/IR systems, energy transport, signal processing or discrimination algorithms
Desired Qualifications
Advanced Degree in STEM
Experience developing signal processing and GNC algorithms or models for missile applications, signal and image processing, digital communications
Experience with hardware/software integration and modeling physics and physical systems
Experience with software change management tools and processes and real-time programming
Familiarity with Software and Firmware development processes
Active Clearance