Sr Principal Engineer Systems Modeling Simulation

Senior Principal Systems Modeling & Simulation Engineer

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 Aeronautics Systems has an opening for a Senior Principal Systems Modeling & Simulation Engineer to join our team of qualified, diverse individuals within our MDC2 Product Support of organization. This role is located onsite in Melbourne, FL.

In this role you will support the E-2D Hawkeye Program designing readiness and cost improvement solutions for aircraft sustainment in a performance based environment. Modeling and Simulation Analysis will include: cost analysis (Development, Production, Operations & Support, and Business Case Analysis;
Readiness (Reliability & Maintainability (R&M) Improvement, Spares forecasting, Fleet Readiness Modeling);
Obsolescence forecasting;
Level of Repair Analysis (LORA); and spares modeling.

Candidate will interface with other functional departments, including Air Vehicle, Avionics, Systems Engineering, R&M, Diminishing Material Shortages (DMS) team, Support Hardware, Global Supply Chain and supplier design engineers, as well as interfacing with the US Navy customer to understand requirements, collect data and strategize/provide solutions.

Candidate should possess skills in the areas of statistics, simulation modeling, trend & sensitivity analysis, data sampling, and computing. Obsolescence Analysis will include participation in development of processes and tools required to ensure DMS solutions are proactive and cost effective. Candidate must have an understanding of Logistics/Product Support Concepts and strategies including R&M. Prior Military experience is a plus. Travel to support customer / supplier interface may be required.

The Candidate must possess strong communication and writing skills, as well as the ability to handle multiple tasks. Proficiency with Microsoft Tools is essential. Interim secret clearance is also required.

Basic Qualifications:

• Must have a Bachelors degree in a STEM field and at least 8 years of relevant military / professional experience, OR a Master's Degree in a STEM field and at least 6 years of relevant military / professional experience, OR a PhD and at least 4 years of relevant military / professional experience
• Must have an understanding of basic reliability/maintainability data and statistical analysis.
• Understanding in LORA and spares modeling
• Familiarity with other Product Support disciplines
• Ability to obtain and maintain a U.S. government secret clearance.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience in Sustainment Modeling, Aircraft Obsolescence, BCA, LORA and O&S Cost estimating
• Systems performance monitoring and analysis
• Strong communication, interpersonal, and leadership skills, including project/analysis lead experience
• Current Active U.S. government secret clearance.

Primary Level Salary Range: $ - $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.