Principal Systems Modeling Simulation Engineer
Quick Summary
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.
Bachelor’s of Science Degree in a STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering or Mathematics) discipline from an accredited university and 5 years of relevant experience,
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.
Responsibilities
~1 min readThe selected candidate will be responsible for development and implementation of new and existing high fidelity, system performance models, threat models, and command & control models.
- 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.
Requirements
~3 min read- 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)
- 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
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About this job
- Pay per year
- $114,000–$171,000 a year
- 111% above the $67,600 median for Other jobs on Jobera (124,082 salaries).
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- October 25, 2026
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