2027 Associate Systems Modeling & Simulation Engineer/Systems Modeling & Simulation Engineer

Relocation assistance may be available. 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. 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.

The qualified candidate will become part of Northrop Grumman’s Test & Evaluation directorate in Melbourne, FL. You will participate in system engineering, software development, system integration and test, operations and maintenance, change management, and documentation for systems used to verify and validate mission and vehicle systems through multiple levels of test.

Responsibilities

• Design and develop software for use across multi-domain, multi-platform system integration laboratories
• Analyze and interpret formal and informal customer requirements and generate corresponding lower-level requirements that acknowledge technical, schedule, and cost constraints
• Consult with customer stakeholders and present ideas in small group settings
• Create innovative technical design in compliance with established requirements
• Build high-quality, fully performing software in compliance with coding standards and technical design
• Define, implement, and document system tests
• Perform software and hardware integration/troubleshooting
• Focus on lab system configurations

Requirements

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

Associate Systems Modeling & Simulation Engineer (T01)

• Completing or has completed a Bachelor’s degree from an accredited institution by August 2026
• Majoring in or has majored in Computer Science, Software Engineering, Computer Engineering, or other related STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering, or Math) degree
• 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

Systems Modeling & Simulation Engineer (T02)

• Completing or has completed a Master’s degree from an accredited institution by August 2026 or completing or has completed a Bachelor's degree from an accredited institution and has 2 years of software/modeling & simulation engineering experience by August 2026
• Majoring in or has majored in Computer Science, Software Engineering, Computer Engineering, or other related STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering, or Math) degree
• 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
• Interpersonal communication skills
• Professional, community, or extracurricular activities
• Experience with C++, C, LabView, Python, or other developing languages

Pay

Associate Systems Modeling & Simulation Engineer (T01): $65,800 – $98,800/year

Systems Modeling & Simulation Engineer (T02): $79,300 – $118,900/year

The above salary range represents a general guideline. 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 reward individual contributions and 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