Systems Engineer​/3 level; Modeling Sim & Analysis SW Dev

RELOCATION ASSISTANCE:
Relocation assistance may be available CLEARANCE REQUIRED FOR START:
Yes

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 Aeronautics Systems has an opening for a Systems Engineer (2/3 level) - Modeling Sim & Analysis Software Dev to join our team of qualified, diverse individuals within our Systems Engineering organization. This role is located in Palmdale, CA.

Roles and Responsibilities will include:

Design, develop, integrate, and test physics‑based, real‑time engineering simulations supporting mission‑level Operator‑In‑The‑Loop (OITL) environments.

Implement and maintain software components that model sensor/payload operations and advanced Electronic Warfare (EW) effects, using modern frameworks and object‑oriented programming languages (e.g., C#/C++, Java).Perform trade studies via computer simulation to compare architectures and recommend software and system design alternatives.

Develop, integrate, and refine advanced graphical user interfaces and visualization tools to support operator interaction and mission analysis.

Utilize software and analytical tools to model system behavior in real‑time and constructive simulations, focusing on robust, scalable, and maintainable code.

Conduct software builds and installations, perform smoke tests, and drive automated/continuous integration test approaches to ensure software quality.

Debug complex software issues, optimize performance, and enhance existing simulation capabilities based on test results and user feedback.

Periodically demonstrate integrated software capabilities to sector leadership and key customers and incorporate feedback into the product roadmap.

Collaborate within Integrated Product Teams (IPTs) to define requirements, design interfaces, and deliver integrated mission‑simulation solutions across multiple security environments, programs, and platforms.

This role is a required full-time, on-site position at our facility. There is no remote / hybrid / telework available for this position. Travel up to 25% may be required.

This role may be filled at an Engineer or Principal Engineer level based on the qualifications outlined below.

Basic Qualifications:

Systems Engineer:
Bachelor of Science degree in a Science, Technology, Engineering, or Mathematics (STEM) discipline and 2 years of experience, OR a Master of Science degree in a STEM discipline.

Principal Systems Engineer:
Bachelor of Science degree in a STEM discipline and 5 years of experience, OR a Master of Science degree in a STEM discipline and 3 years of experience, OR a PhD in a STEM discipline with 1 year of experience

Must have experience with engineering skills using C#/C++, JAVA, or other Object-Oriented programming languages.

Experience in at least one of the following areas:

Knowledge of debugging code and software developmental languages

Modeling and Simulation of Radars, Missiles, Integrated Air Defense Systems (IADS), Air and/or Space…