Senior Staff Modeling and Simulation Systems Engineer
- Locations:
- Annapolis Junction, Maryland, United States
- Security Clearance:
- TS/SCI with Polygraph
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.
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.NGMC's Advanced Programs Business Unit is seeking a Senior Staff Modeling and Simulation Systems Engineer to lead a team of engineers to perform system performance analyses, manufacturing modeling & simulation, and system level modeling. This position is accountable to the Systems Development OU Director for their team's programmatic and technical performance. The MS&A activities will integrate subsystem models from multiple sources to analyze system performance across electrical, mechanical, thermal, digital etc disciplines. Responsibilities include managing the team's cost, schedule & technical performance and prioritizing team resources in a fast paced, dynamic environment.
This position will serve on-site in the greater Baltimore, MD area.
This position is contingent upon acquiring and maintaining the necessary US Government security clearance per customers’ requirements.
Basic Qualifications
Bachelor's degree in a Science, Technology, Engineering or Mathematics (STEM) discipline from an accredited university and 14 years of experience with Bachelor's degree, 12 years of experience with Master's degree, 10 years of experience with PhD
Strong understanding of Systems Engineering fundamentals, principles, and processes
Ability to apply M&S expertise through technology processes, methodologies, standards, or frameworks
Demonstrated experience in applying STAT/DOE tools and methodologies in an integrated test environment
Expertise with various types of Modeling & Simulation tools, such as Python, MATLAB, COMSOL, FlexSim
Demonstrated experience with MBSE to include defining analysis with parametric diagrams and capturing different system configurations and performance values
Experience leading a team and working cross-functionally with other disciplines
Experience with CAMEO
This position requires the applicant to be a U.S. citizen
Current active DoD Secret Clearance with the ability to obtain and maintain a TS/SCI w. Polygraph prior to start
Preferred Qualifications
STEM degree in mathematics, physics, or in EE, ME, or CE
General mathematical background in linear algebra and differential equations.
Background in statistics, including the application of statistical distributions, tests and theorems (hypothesis testing, goodness of fit, etc.) and Bayesian statistics
Experience performing model verification and validation as well as Verification and Validation
Hands-on proficiency with modeling and simulation tools, such as MATLAB, for detailed analysis, modeling or simulation
Familiarity with Project & Task Management tools: Jira or Confluence
Demonstrated history of successfully using model verification and validation as well as Verification and Validation to enable success at milestone test and demonstration events
Experience with Flexsim