Remote- Systems Engineering –

Job Description

RELOCATION ASSISTANCE: Relocation assistance may be available
TRAVEL: 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 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. Northrop Grumman is seeking a  Systems Engineer, Mission Modeling Simulation – Level 6,  located in Chandler, AZ . You will act as a senior technical leader and architect for modeling, simulation, and analysis of missile and interceptor systems. In this role, you will lead complex Modeling, Simulation, and Analysis (MS&A) efforts, define analysis plans, and serve as a primary technical interface to program leadership. 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.) Lead development and integration of mission‑level and system‑level performance models, algorithms, and simulations of missiles, interceptors, sensors, threats, and command‑and‑control systems
Direct 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
Define and oversee MS&A task plans, including model development, verification/validation, and analysis workflows
Guide architecture trades and design decisions using data‑driven recommendations and sensitivity analyses
Mentor other Systems Modeling Simulation engineers; Support technical reviews and proposals, articulating MS&A approaches, risks, and mitigation strategies to internal and external stakeholders
Active US Government Secret security clearance  
Bachelor’s degree in a STEM discipline (Aerospace, Mechanical, Electrical Engineering; Computer Science) and 14 years of related experience in systems engineering, modeling and simulation, or operations analysis; Strong background with virtual simulation tools (AFSIM, NGTS, Brawler, STK, MATLAB/Simulink) and mission‑level operations analysis.
Demonstrated ability to mentor and technically lead engineering teams and to interface effectively with program leadership and customers.
Excellent written and verbal communication skills, including briefing complex analysis outcomes to program and customer leadership
Demonstrated resolve to drive tasks to completion, with a track record of producing and presenting clear, actionable analysis results
Ability to obtain and maintain Top Secret and Special Access Program (SAP) access; active TS/SAP is highly preferred
Electronic attack, electronic protection, and countermeasures modeling
Survivability, lethality, and vulnerability analysis at the weapon or mission level
Significant experience integrating MS&A into Model‑Based Systems Engineering (MBSE) and digital engineering environments and system architecture models
Experience engaging with customers in technical interchange meetings and design reviews, representing MS&A results and recommendations
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#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. 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.
The application period for the job is estimated to be 20 days from the job posting date. 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.