Modeling and Simulation Engineer - Level 2

RELOCATION ASSISTANCE: No relocation assistance available

CLEARANCE REQUIRED FOR START: Yes

CLEARANCE TYPE: Secret

TRAVEL: Yes, 10% of the Time

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.

Northrop Grumman Space Systems, Multi-Domain Operations, and Missile Defense Integration Business Unit (BU) has an exciting career opportunity for a Modeling and Simulation Engineer – Level 2 or 3 to join our team of qualified, diverse individuals in Huntsville, AL
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The selected Modeling and Simulation Engineer will support the Ground Weapons System (GWS) program as an individual contributor on the System Performance and Analysis – Data Analysis and Tools Team. This role is responsible for providing technical contributions and guidance to modeling and simulation products that directly support the design and development of the GWS capability on behalf of the Missile Defense Agency (MDA).

Seeking candidates who find satisfaction in working on challenging and diverse assignments in collaborative settings across all levels.

This requisition may be filled at a higher grade based on qualifications listed below. It may be filled at either a Modeling & Simulation Systems Engineer – Level 2 or a Principal Modeling & Simulation Systems Engineer – Level 3.

• Modeling & Simulation Systems Engineer – Level 2:
  Bachelor’s Degree in a STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering, or Mathematics) discipline preferred from an accredited university and 2 years of related experience, or a Master's Degree and 0-2 years of related experience.
• Modeling & Simulation Systems Engineer – Level 3:
  Bachelor’s Degree in a STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering, or Mathematics) discipline preferred from an accredited university and 5 years of related experience, or a Master's Degree and 3 years of related experience, or a PhD and 1 year of related experience.
• Experience with the Atlassian tool suite and software version control tools such as Git and Bitbucket.
• The ability to neutrally assess and decompose open-ended technical problems into action plans with defined success criteria.
• Experience developing modeling and simulation software or debugging complex software systems.
• Experience with languages such as Python, MATLAB, or C++.
• Must be able to support an in-person / closed-area work environment.
• Applicants must have a current active in-scope US Government issued Secret security clearance at the time of application, which is required to start.

• Experience supporting missile defense programs such as GWS.
• Experience performing root cause analysis (on software systems) or forensic software analysis.
• Experience working with data structures, developing trade studies, or performing performance assessments.
• Active Security+ certification.

Primary Level Salary Range: $87,600.00 – $

Secondary Level Salary Range: $ – $

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.

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 personal business.

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  U.S. Citizenship is required for all positions with a government clearance and certain other restricted positions.