Northrop Grumman
Sys Modeling and Simulation (Algorithms Engineer) - Level 3 or 4
The Central Region Systems Engineering organization within the Northrop Grumman Space Systems pushes the boundaries of innovation, redefines engineering capabilities, and drives advances in various sciences. Our team is chartered with providing the skills, innovative technologies to develop, design, produce and sustain optimized product lines across the sector while providing a decisive advantage to the warfighter. Come be a part of our mission.
Northrop Grumman Space Systems (NGSP) is looking for you to join our team as a Sys Modeling and Simulation – Algorithms Engineer based out of Aurora, CO.
Position Overview:
Responsible for designing and testing custom algorithm solutions as well as developing and validating complex models and simulations. Successful candidates will bring a systems engineering approach to understanding physics phenomenology and creating our in-house algorithms and performance models.
This position requires being onsite and does not support remote or hybrid work.
This requisition may be filled at a higher job grade based on the qualifications listed below.
This requisition may be filled as either a level 3 or 4.
Basic Qualifications for a Level 3:
- Must have an active U.S. Government Top Secret/Sensitive Compartmented Information (SCI) security clearance at the time of application
- Bachelor's degree in a STEM discipline with 5 years of relevant experience; 3 years of relevant experience with a Master's degree; 1 year of relevant experience with a PhD
- Experience developing custom algorithms and/or performance models
- Experience in creating and delivering technical presentations
- Experience working collaboratively on complex projects that encompass both hardware, software, and firmware
- Proficiency in MATLAB, Python, and/or C/C++
Basic Qualifications for a Level 4:
- Must have an active U.S. Government Top Secret/Sensitive Compartmented Information (SCI) security clearance at the time of application
- Bachelor's degree in a STEM discipline with 8 years of relevant experience; 6 years of relevant experience with a Master's degree; 4 years of relevant experience with a PhD
- Experience developing custom algorithms and/or performance models
- Experience in creating and delivering technical presentations
- Experience working collaboratively on complex projects that encompass both hardware, software, and firmware
- Proficiency in MATLAB, Python, and/or C/C++
Preferred Qualifications:
- Familiarity with Model-Based Systems Engineering (MBSE)
- Understanding of Agile roles and responsibilities
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