2027 Associate Engineer Systems Modeling Simulation / Engineer Systems Modeling Simulation

Relocation assistance may be available. Top Secret clearance required to start. Travel required: 10% of the time.

About the role

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.

This position will be located at our Aeronautics Systems Sector in one of the following locations: Palmdale, CA, Redondo Beach, CA, El Segundo, CA, or San Diego, CA. The qualified candidate will become part of Northrop Grumman’s Product Support organization.

Responsibilities

• Develop new and/or integrate existing system simulation frameworks, performance models, and algorithms.
• Develop and implement mathematical models, both deterministic and stochastic, to simulate operations and behavior of systems.
• Apply modeling and simulation best practices and techniques to mission and system analyses.
• Develop and integrate mission concept development, Level of Repair Analysis (LORA), and spares optimization assessments.
• Perform Operations and Support (O&S) cost analyses and return-on-investment (ROI) assessments to inform decision-making.
• Apply model-based systems engineering principles to support system design, analysis, and verification activities.
• Communicate effectively with internal and external customers with minimal supervision and clearly articulate the significance of modeled results in a detailed and understandable manner.
• Operate in a fast-paced work environment with high expectations, handling significantly diverse assignments, and collaborating in team settings across all organizational levels.

Requirements

This requisition may be filled at either the Associate Engineer Systems Modeling Simulation (T01) or Engineer Systems Modeling Simulation (T02) level.

Basic Qualifications for Associate Engineer Systems Modeling Simulation (T01)

• Be completing or have completed a Bachelor’s degree from an accredited institution by August 2027.
• Be majoring in or have majored in a STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering, or Math) degree.
• Be able to obtain and maintain a U.S. Government security clearance (U.S. citizenship is required).
• Final approved U.S. Government security clearance and Program Special Access may be required to start.

Basic Qualifications for Engineer Systems Modeling Simulation (T02)

• Be completing or have completed a Master’s degree from an accredited institution by August 2027, or be completing or have completed a Bachelor's degree from an accredited institution by August 2027 and have 2 years of related engineering experience.
• Be majoring in or have majored in a STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering, or Math) degree.
• Be able to obtain and maintain a U.S. Government security clearance (U.S. citizenship is required).
• Final approved U.S. Government security clearance and Program Special Access may be required to start.

Preferred Qualifications

• Overall cumulative GPA of 3.25/4.0 or higher.
• Previous internship, co-op, or other work experience.
• Leadership and teamwork capabilities.
• Strong interpersonal communication skills.
• Involvement in professional, community, or extracurricular activities.

Pay

Associate Engineer Systems Modeling Simulation (T01): $76,200.00 – $114,400.00

Engineer Systems Modeling Simulation (T02): $91,800.00 – $137,600.00

The above salary ranges represent general guidelines. Northrop Grumman considers factors such as scope and responsibilities of the position, candidate’s experience, education, skills, and current market conditions when determining base salary offers. 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.

Benefits

• Health insurance coverage.
• Life and disability insurance.
• Savings plan.
• Company-paid holidays.
• Paid time off (PTO) for vacation and/or personal business.