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RELOCATION ASSISTANCE: No relocation assistance 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.
Northrop Grumman Space Systems—Launch and Missile Defense Systems offers an excellent opportunity for a Sr Principal Engineer Systems Modeling Simulation – Analyst & Simulation Developer (25-513) to join our team of skilled and diverse professionals.
This role, based in Colorado Springs, CO, is vital in supporting the U.S. President, the Secretary of Defense, and combatant commanders at strategic, regional, and operational levels.
This position does not provide relocation assistance and requires on-site work with no remote options.
**Position Overview:**
The Command and Control, Battle Management, and Communications (C2BMC) program is a crucial part of the Missile Defense System.
It provides an essential operational platform that allows the U.S. president, the secretary of defense, and combatant commanders at strategic, regional, and tactical levels to systematically plan missile defense operations, monitor battle progress, and actively control networked sensors and weapon systems to meet global and regional mission objectives.
C2BMC offers a layered missile defense capability, delivering an optimized response to threats across all ranges and flight phases.
It serves as a force multiplier by connecting, integrating, and synchronizing autonomous sensor and weapon systems and operations worldwide and locally to enhance overall performance.
Additionally, C2BMC is a key component of all ground and flight tests that verify and demonstrate the missile defense system's current and future capabilities.
Seeking a highly motivated analyst to support the C2BMC-NT (National Team) Modeling and Simulation (M&S) Product Team.
Candidates must possess a strong engineering background across various disciplines that support both conceptual and detailed system-level assessments, along with a fundamental understanding of analysis techniques, planning, execution, and reporting.
The candidate will be expected to provide technical expertise in missile defense (MD) modeling, simulation, and analysis.
**Essential Functions:**
+ Responsibilities include planning and conducting performance analyses on C2BMC and its interactions with current and future MD Elements
+ Analyze documents to generate reports and briefings, present findings to diverse audiences, develop requirements for complex system models and simulations, and execute, test, and troubleshoot MD-level, large-scale models and simulations
+ Develop, test, and evaluate threat scenarios
+ Create tools to assist analysis and development in **MATLAB** and **Python**
+ Present data to support decisions regarding system or element representations and modeling parameters in large-scale simulations
+ Engage with members of other C2BMC Product Teams, C2BMC leadership, MDA customers, technical SMEs, and leadership of other MD Element programs
**Basic Qualifications:**
Please list your current security clearance and IAT or relevant certifications on your resume, if applicable.
+ A Bachelor’s Degree in Computer Science, Systems Engineering, Software Engineering, Mathematics, Physics, or a related field from an accredited university is preferred, along with 8 years of experience; or a Master’s degree (preferred) in a related field with 6 years of relevant work experience; or a PhD in a related field with 4 years of relevant work experience
+ Applicants must have a current, active in-scope DoD-issued **Secret** security clearance at the time of application, which is required to start
**Preferred Qualifications:**
Technical specialty areas might include, but are not limited to, the following:
+ Radar Design and Performance
+ Strategic and tactical missile threat assessment, performance analysis, modeling, and simulation of complex systems
+ Decomposition of requirements and test conditions
Additional skills and preferred experience include:
+ Discrete-event simulation modeling
+ Data analysis using **Python** and **MATLAB** tools
+ Exposure to tactical and strategic weapons and sensor message standards
+ Software development in a **Linux** and **Agile** environment using **MATLAB** and **Python** (strongly preferred), as well as **Java** , **Bash** , and others
**What We Can Offer You:**
Northrop Grumman provides a comprehensive benefits package and a work environment that encourages your growth, supporting both employees and the company's success.
The benefits offered by Northrop Grumman provide flexibility and control, allowing you to choose options that best suit your needs and those of your family.
Your benefits will include the following:
· Health Plan
· Savings Plan
· Paid Time Off
· Education Assistance
· Training and Development
· Flexible Work Arrangements
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**Additional Northrop Grumman Information:**
Primary Level Salary Range: $124,900.00 - $187,300.00
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.
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