
Principal Systems Modeling Simulation Engineer
Required skills
- STEM degree
- Secret clearance
- Top-Secret clearance
- Signals processing
- Radar systems
- test
- integration
- MATLAB
- C/C++
- Python
Nice to have
- complex problems
- rapid prototyping environment
- Air-to-Air modes
- Air-to-Ground modes
- mathematical problem-solving
- data analysis
Role summary
Northrop Grumman Aeronautics Systems is seeking a Principal Systems Modeling Simulation Engineer for their Systems Engineering organization in El Segundo, California. This role involves developing and implementing high-fidelity system performance, threat, and command & control models. Responsibilities include creating mathematical algorithms for mode/sensor implementation, developing software for real-time and constructive simulations, synthesizing stakeholder input, and providing technical leadership in peer reviews. A Bachelor's degree in a STEM discipline with 5 years of relevant experience (or Master's with 3 years, or PhD with 0 years) is required, along with experience in areas like signals processing, radar systems, electronics systems analysis, or specific programming languages (MATLAB, C/C++, Python). An active U.S. Government DoD Secret security clearance is mandatory to start, with the ability to obtain a Top-Secret clearance.
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 is looking to add a Principal Systems Modeling Simulation Engineer to join our team. The position is located on site in El Segundo, California. This position will be in our Systems Engineering organization.
In this role, your primary roles and responsibilities will include:
The selected candidate will be responsible for development and implementation of new and existing high fidelity, system performance models, threat models, and command & control models.
Essential Functions:
- Development of mathematical algorithms for mode/sensor implementation
- Develop software to model behavior of systems in real-time and constructive simulations of sensors and other platforms.
- Solicit input from various stakeholders, synthesize data, and communicate results to various levels of leadership within the organization.
- Technical team leadership participating in technical peer reviews throughout the product lifecycle of design, development, integration and test, flight test requirements verification, and sustainment.
Basic Qualifications:
- Bachelor’s of Science Degree in a STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering or Mathematics) discipline from an accredited university and 5 years of relevant experience, or 3 years of experience and a Master’s degree, or 0 years of experience and a PhD.
- Experience with one or more of the following:
- Signals processing
- Radar systems
- Electronics systems performance analysis, test or integration
- MATLAB, C/C++, Python or related languages
- Research, Analysis, and Creating Assessments of Foreign Threats to US Military Operations
- Analysis at the Survivability, Lethality, Vulnerability, Engagement, and/or Mission Level
- Vehicle performance analysis
- Air vehicle survivability analysis
- Modeling and Simulation of Radars, Missiles, Integrated Air Defense Systems (IADS), Air and/or Space platforms
- Electronic Attack (EA), Electronic Protection (EP), Electronic Countermeasures
- Red and/or Blue CONOPs and TTPs
- An active in-scope U.S. Government DoD Secret security clearance or higher is required to start.
- Ability to obtain and maintain a Top-Secret clearance with Special Program Access (PAR/SAP)
Preferred Qualifications:
- Ability to work independently and identify solutions to complex problems.
- Ability to work with a team in a rapid prototyping environment.
- Demonstrated experience with Air-to-Air and/or Air-to-Ground modes
- Demonstrated mathematical problem-solving ability and data analysis experience
- Demonstrated interpersonal communication, presentation skills, verbal and written communication skills
- Work experience with one of the following areas related to radar systems: search or track, surveillance, reconnaissance, electronic protection, ID, or adaptive technique
- Customer focus and collaboration skills
- Strong desire to learn, take initiative and contribute within a team-oriented environment
- Demonstrated team leadership experience
- An understanding of the physical limitations of implementing complex algorithms in real hardware
Sample Northrop Grumman interview questions
- 1
Can you discuss the role of reusability and scalability in UVM's verification approach?
technicalmedium - 2
Can you detail the function of a register table within embedded system design?
technicalmedium - 3
Could you outline how virtual memory is implemented in embedded systems and its advantages?
system designmedium - 4
Can you discuss the role and functionality of a watchdog timer?
system designmedium - 5
What is your understanding of polymorphism in SystemVerilog?
technicalmedium
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