Systems Engineer - Modeling​/Simulation & Analysis; MS&A

Relocation assistance may be 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—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 to 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.

Staff Systems Modeling / Simulation & Analysis Engineer (MS&A)

Huntsville, Alabama or Roy, Utah.

This role may offer a competitive relocation assistance package.

The ideal candidate is a team player; but also a strong independent contributor with strong leadership skills, demonstrated problem‑solving skills, excellent communication skills, as well as interpersonal and organizational skills and a proactive, detail‑oriented approach.

• Lead development and integration of physics‑based predictive models and simulation frameworks for cruise‑missile accuracy performance
• Conduct maturation, validation, and verification of accuracy error models using ground‑ and flight‑test data
• Perform post‑flight estimation and analysis of missile accuracy, producing technical reports and executive‑level presentations
• Interface with external partner teams to ensure timely delivery of analysis data required for CDRLs and support the Integrated Master Schedule (IMS)
• Develop and trace requirements for modeling, simulation, and analysis tools; manage change‑request and Engineering Review Board (ERB) processes
• Provide Earned Value Management (EVM) reporting and schedule variance analysis for MS&A activities
• Mentor and coordinate a multidisciplinary engineering team, fostering collaboration and knowledge sharing
• Implement agile development practices using Atlassian tools (Jira, Confluence) to manage tasks and deliverables
• Establish and maintain a secure laboratory environment for classified work, ensuring compliance with DoD security requirements
• Advise senior leadership and customers on mission‑effectiveness trade‑studies and recommend alternative architecture solutions

• Bachelor of Science degree in a STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering, or Mathematics) discipline and 12 years of related experience; 10 years of experience with a Master of Science degree; 8 years of experience with a PhD
• Must be a US Citizen with an active U.S. Government Secret Clearance at the time of application, current and within scope, with an investigation date within the last 6 years
• Must have the ability to obtain and maintain Top Secret Clearance and Special Access Program (SAP) approval within a reasonable period of time, as determined by the company to meet its business needs
• Demonstrated experience with physics‑based mathematical modeling and simulation
• Proficiency in scripting languages (e.g., Python, C++/C#, SQL, MATLAB, R) with at least five years of hands‑on experience

• Active U.S. Government Top Secret Clearance
• Outstanding skills in building rapport and interfacing with external team partners and customers
• Proactive self‑starter capable of identifying process gaps and implementing effective solutions
• Experience developing and tracing complex requirements, managing change requests, and participating in Engineering Review Board processes
• Hands‑on experience with Earned Value Management, Integrated Master Schedule reporting, and agile methodologies using Jira/Confluence

• Medical, Dental & Vision coverage
• 401k
• Educational Assistance
• Life Insurance
• Employee Assistance Programs & Work/Life Solutions
• Paid Time Off
• Health…