[Hiring] Systems Engineer Level 5 @Northrop Grumman

Role Description

Northrop Grumman is seeking a Systems Engineer - Level 5, Mission Modeling Simulation, located in Chandler, AZ. This position will support mission-level and system-level modeling, simulation, and analysis for advanced missile and interceptor systems. You will design and implement physics-based models, construct mission and engagement scenarios, and perform quantitative analyses that support requirements development, design trades, and performance verification. This role is ideal for an experienced engineer who enjoys hands-on modeling and analysis while collaborating closely with cross-functional teams.

This position is 100% on site in Chandler, AZ (strongly preferred). Remote candidates may also be considered.

You will work with various engineering disciplines (systems, GNC, seeker/sensor, software, mission, integration & test, etc.) to:

• Develop and integrate mission-level and system-level performance models, algorithms, and simulations of missiles, interceptors, sensors, threats, and command-and-control systems.
• Perform operations and behavior analysis, mission effectiveness studies, and assess architecture alternatives for delivering an effect or capability within a broader campaign, including end-to-end engagement and campaign-level assessments.
• Implement algorithms and analysis scripts in MATLAB, Python, C/C++ or similar tools to support constructive and real-time simulations.
• Build operationally relevant scenarios to assess end-to-end performance against representative air and missile threats.
• Perform trade studies, sensitivity analyses, and design of experiments to quantify performance, robustness, and mission utility.
• Document assumptions, methods, and results in clear technical reports and present findings to project teams and technical reviewers.

Qualifications

• U.S. citizenship is required.
• Active US Government Secret security clearance.
• Bachelor’s degree in a STEM discipline (Systems, Aerospace, Mechanical, Electrical Engineering; Physics; Applied Mathematics; Computer Science; etc.) and 12 years of related experience in modeling and simulation or operations analysis; or Master’s degree and 10 years; or Ph.D. and 8 years.
• Demonstrated experience in modeling, simulation, and analysis for defense systems, preferably missiles, interceptors, or related weapon/mission systems.
• Hands-on experience with operations analysis and/or virtual simulation tools (e.g., AFSIM, NGTS, Brawler, STK, MATLAB/Simulink).
• Strong background in probability, statistics, and design of experiments applied to weapon system and mission performance.
• Proficiency in MATLAB, Python, C/C++ or similar languages for algorithm development, model integration, scripting, and data analysis.
• Experience modeling operational environments and performing mission effectiveness trade studies.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, including briefing complex analysis outcomes to program and customer leadership.
• Demonstrated resolve to drive tasks to completion, both independently and in collaborative teams, and possess strong mentoring/training skills.

Requirements

• Ability to obtain and maintain Top Secret and/or Special Access Program (SAP) access; active TS/SAP is highly preferred.
• Experience in one or more of the following areas:
• Missile/interceptor guidance, navigation, and control (GNC).
• RF or EO/IR seeker/sensor modeling.
• Integrated air defense systems (IADS) or threat modeling.
• Electronic attack, electronic protection, and countermeasures modeling.
• Survivability, lethality, and vulnerability analysis at the weapon or mission level.
• Familiarity with Model-Based Systems Engineering (MBSE) tools and digital engineering practices (e.g., Cameo/SysML) and their use in linking models to requirements.
• Experience with real-time simulation and man-in-the-loop or hardware-in-the-loop test environments.
• Experience working within an Agile development workflow using tools such as Jira and Bitbucket/Git.

Benefits

• Comprehensive Total Rewards and benefits package designed to help you thrive at work and in life.
• Health insurance coverage.
• Life and disability insurance.
• Savings plan.
• Company paid holidays and paid time off (PTO) for vacation and/or personal business.