Northrop Grumman Corporation

RELOCATION ASSISTANCE: Relocation assistance may be available

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.

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.

Northrop Grumman is currently looking for an experienced Sr. Principal, Modeling and Simulation Software/Systems Engineer that will be responsible for weapon system simulations both models and as software products, integrating these simulations with other applications, and for using these simulations to verify weapon system requirements. with a strong background in both software and analysis tools. This position will be located in Northridge, CA.

The ideal candidate will have experience both developing simulations as software products and using those simulations for analysis.

The successful candidate will make significant contributions both as a technical contributor and in technical leadership to integrating our high-fidelity missile simulations into various simulation environments. The candidate will have the opportunity to work with a diverse team of engineers on projects involving all aspects of modeling, simulation, and analysis. The candidate must be able to make significant contributions to the team with a short ramp-up time.

Basic Qualifications for a Sr. Principal Modeling and Simulation Software/Systems Engineer- (Level 04):

• BS degree in an engineering discipline; preferably in Aerospace, SW, or Systems engineering, or a related field with 8 years of experience or a MS with 6 years of experience.
• Must have a Secret level clearance with ability to obtain a SAP level clearance.
• Previous experience, and proficiency in developing medium to large C++ cross platform, thread safe desktop applications. The candidate should have significant experience developing on, and a deep understanding of LINUX.
• Knowledgeable in object-oriented design principles and software system design architecture.
• Enterprise Design Patterns, with an understanding of messaging and pipelines.
• Experience in distributed systems. Familiar with Distributed Simulation Systems protocols such as DIS or HLA.
• Experience developing 6DOF simulations, and using those simulations for weapon system verification, flight test support (before and after) flight software testing, and other analysis.
• Experience preparing and using a HIL for system and/or flight software verification.
• Significant experience with either Python analysis tools (Scipy, PANDAS) or Matlab.

Preferred Qualifications:

• TS SAP, SCI
• Experience using GPUs in a high performance cluster environment via CUDA or other library.
• Comfortable using GIT as a configuration management system.
• Background in statistics, including the application of statistical distributions, tests and theorems (hypothesis testing, goodness of fit, etc).
• General mathematical background in linear algebra and differential equations.
• Experience in developing algorithms. Particular experience with control theory or tracking algorithms would be a plus.
• Experience with SIMULINK
• Experience in estimating/planning budget and schedule, and in tracking to that plan. Specific experience in doing so via an agile paradigm is strongly preferred. EVMS skills are also desired.
• Experience designing, implementing, and testing a common simulation architecture used in both desktop simulation (faster than real-time) and Hardware-in-the-Loop (real-time).
• Experience with SysML, preferably with CAMEO
• Weapons Modeling and Simulation experience is a plus.
• GNC algorithms and/or models
• Sensor models
• Flight dynamics
• Experience with other DoD simulation frameworks such as AFSIM and plugin development
• AJEM or other lethality modeling tools
• Living in Northridge offers a perfect combination of urban living with the beauty of nature. It is a short drive away from downtown Los Angeles, the Hollywood Hills, or the rest of the San Fernando Valley. Take advantage of your flexible work schedule to enjoy shopping at the local Northridge Fashion Center or spend time at the local Recreation Center as well as easy access to nearby protected natural areas such as the Chatsworth Reservoir, the Santa Susana Pass State Historic Park, Lake Balboa or within driving distance, spend a day at the beach or snow ski at our local mountains. With Cal State Northridge right in the heart of town, the area has an active college-town energy combined with family-friendly suburban charm. The stunning southern California climate makes for year-round easy living. With an average of 284 sunny days during the year, it is safe to say you’ll have plenty of time to enjoy your outdoor activities to the fullest.

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Northrop Grumman in Northridge-California - Northrop Grumman

Salary Range: $137,400.00 - $206,000.00

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.

The application period for the job is estimated to be 20 days from the job posting date. However, this timeline may be shortened or extended depending on business needs and the availability of qualified candidates.

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 http://www.northropgrumman.com/EEO. U.S. Citizenship is required for all positions with a government clearance and certain other restricted positions.