RELOCATION ASSISTANCE: Relocation assistance may be available

CLEARANCE TYPE: Secret

TRAVEL: 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 Space Systems is searching for an experienced Staff Engineer Systems Modeling & Simulation to join the Launch Vehicles business unit to support the GPI – Glide Phase Interceptor Program in Chandler, AZ. 

The M&S IPT lead oversees the modeling, simulation, and software implementation of algorithms designed for the interceptor to meet challenging performance requirements.

Essential Functions:

Team management (primarily Guidance, Navigation, Control, software and systems engineers), M&S build management, interceptor performance management, cost account management and customer interfaceResponsible for interceptor performance and flight assessment. This includes executing trajectory simulation tools, both in 3 and 6 degrees of freedom, and analyzing the results of those simulationsSupport the evaluation of the missile’s effectiveness against threat systemsAnalyze other missile performance metrics related to that analysis. Support system design, data analyses, interface verification, testing, and failure/anomaly resolutionSupport the testing and/or evaluation/validation of one or more components of a system or subsystem analytical model or actual system implementationPrepare materials for presentation during Design Reviews, Technical Interchange Meetings (TIMs), and Monthly Management ReviewsSupport trade studies, system sensitivity studies, design optimization studies, system performance assessments, system design assessments, Operations Analysis work such as mission analysis and timelines and concept of operations developmentExecute multi-disciplinary analyses and trade studies to support system design and verification activities

Basic Qualifications:

Bachelor's degree in a STEM discipline (Science, Technology, Engineering or Math) with 12 years of related engineering experience; OR a Master’s degree in STEM with 10 years of related engineering experience, or a PhD in STEM with 8 years of related engineering experienceActive U.S. Government DoD Secret security clearance at time of applicationExperience with mission level simulation and analysisExperience with missile modeling and trajectory simulationExperience with 6DOF trajectory simulation toolsStrong programming skillsExcellent technical writing skillsAbility to travel is required (<10%)Systems Engineering experienceStrong oral and written communication skill

Preferred Qualifications:

Active U.S. Government DoD Top Secret security clearance at time of application

Primary Level Salary Range: $147,700.00 - $221,500.00

The 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.