Skillbridge Principal / Senior Modeling Simulation & Performance Analysis Systems Engineer

As one of the largest global security companies in the world, Northrop Grumman is proud to help our nation’s military personnel navigate their next chapter into civilian careers. Approximately 20% of Northrop Grumman’s 100,000 employees self-identify as veterans, and more than 2,000 are reservists. 

The Northrop Grumman SkillBridge Program is an approved SkillBridge Program under Dept. of Defense Instruction 1322.29. The program is an opportunity for service members preparing for civilian careers to gain valuable civilian work experience during their last 6 months of service, for up to 180 days. The SkillBridge Program is open to all ranks and experience levels. SkillBridge participants are not eligible for compensation from Northrop Grumman, as they continue to receive military compensation and benefits as active-duty service members.  

Northrop Grumman Corporation (NGC) has developed the Northrop Grumman –  SkillBridge Program (SkillBridge) utilizing the DoDI guidance for SkillBridge.  Through this program, the service-member will work on site with their host company, gaining experience in an entry to mid-level career path. The service member will be on the job training supporting a work schedule equivalent to 40hrs per week. Outlined below are the Goals, Objectives, and Outcomes for the program.   

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    Has served at least 180 days on active duty 

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    Is within 12 months of separation or retirement 

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    Will receive an honorable discharge 

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    Has taken any service TAPS/TGPS 

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    Has attended or participated in an ethics brief within the last 12 months 

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    Received Unit Commander (first O-4/Field Grade commander in chain of command) written authorization and approval to participate in SkillBridge Program prior to start of internship. 

  Before Applying: IMPORTANT – Complete the SkillBridge prescreening questions online

  We are looking for a Skillbridge Principal Modeling Simulation and Analysis Engineer or Skillbridge Senior Principal Modeling Simulation & Performance Analysis Systems Engineer to join our team in Baltimore, MD. This position requires 100% on-site work.
   
  What You Will Get to Do: 
   
  As an integral member of the Modeling, Simulation and Analysis Section and the broader Systems Engineering team, you will accelerate delivery of capabilities to our customers through performance engineering, software integration, and test activities that leverage credible modeling, simulation, experimentation, and analysis. You will apply MS&A techniques with a focus on systems and software performance analysis across all phases of radar systems engineering to assess, validate, and optimize system and subsystem performance, interacting with IQ data from simulated and real-world collections, following it through the radar processing chain, and working closely with M&S and radar mode teams to identify and resolve deficiencies in both modeled data and operational modes.

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    Perform performance-focused modeling and simulation on high-performance computing grids to evaluate and optimize system and subsystem behavior, conduct trade studies, and generate systems engineering documents, reports, and operational documentation.

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    Utilize Modeling, Simulation, Experimentation, and Analysis (MSE&A) frameworks to support software integration, algorithm development, and radar mode validation, ensuring consistency between modeled environments and real-world data.

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    Assess system capabilities by linking system and subsystem requirements to performance metrics and mission threads, defining and verifying interfaces and their connections that enable mission execution, and supporting integration and test activities during development.

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    Support systems engineering radar algorithm validation by tracing IQ data through the radar processing chain, comparing modeled and collected data, and identifying performance shortfalls and corrective actions.

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    Plan, generate, and execute verification and validation artifacts supporting system design verification testing and system acceptance testing, including test plans, procedures, and data review packages.

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    Develop and improve performance models, simulation frameworks, and analysis tools, including physics-based radar models, threat and environment models, and command-and-control interactions, to accurately represent system behavior under varied conditions.

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    Perform large-scale data analytics, probabilities, and statistics, including the application of design of experiments techniques for the evaluation of system and mission performance, algorithm robustness, and sensitivity to key parameters.

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    Collaborate with interdisciplinary teams (M&S, software, radar modes, systems integration & test) to diagnose performance issues, recommend design changes or tuning, and ensure integrated solutions meet performance requirements.

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    Generate and present technical material to support internal and external customer briefings, technical reviews, and design/test readiness events.

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    Innovate to solve problems and identify improvements across MSE&A products, performance analysis workflows, and integration/test approaches.

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    Develops, integrates, and uses advanced graphical user interfaces and visualization tools to explore, validate, and communicate performance results.

• Bachelor’s degree with 5 years of experience, a Master’s degree with 3 years of experience or a PhD with 1 year of experience in Science, Technology, Engineering or Mathematics or related technical fields; an additional 4 years of experience may be considered in lieu of a degree.

• U.S Citizenship is required.

• A current/active U.S. Government Secret Clearance.

• Ability to obtain/maintain Special Access Program (SAP) access.

• Experience in modeling, simulation, experimentation, and analysis

• Experience with programming languages like Python, C/C++, as well as scripting in Linux/Windows environments, and experienced in statistics, design of experiments, and high-performance computing.

• Experience with DoD testing and acquisition principles, with hands-on experience in developmental testing, planning, and execution of weapon tests.

• Bachelor’s degree with 8 years of experience, a Master’s degree with 6 years of experience or a PhD with 4 years of experience in Science, Technology, Engineering or Mathematics or related technical fields; an additional 4 years of experience may be considered in lieu of a degree.

• U.S Citizenship is required.

• A current/active U.S. Government Secret Clearance.

• Ability to obtain/maintain Special Access Program (SAP) access.

• Experience in modeling, simulation, experimentation, and analysis

• Experience with programming languages like Python, C/C++, as well as scripting in Linux/Windows environments, and experienced in statistics, design of experiments, and high-performance computing.

• Experience with DoD testing and acquisition principles, with hands-on experience in developmental testing, planning, and execution of weapon tests.

• Advanced degrees in Science, Technology, Engineering or Mathematics or related technical fields.

• Active Top Secret Clearance or higher. 

• Experience with JMP, R, or other domain specific environments supporting data exploration, visualization, and statistical analysis.

• Domain experience in simulations of RF, EOIR, Communications, or related systems.

• Experience with optimal estimation theory (Maximum likelihood estimation, minimum mean squared error, Kalman filtering, Wiener filtering, particle filtering, Cramer-Rao lower bound).

• Experience with adaptive signal processing (space time adaptive signal processing, MVDR, Multiple Signal Classification)

• Understanding of the Systems Engineering and Integration & Test processes.

• Experience with Agile and/or SAFe methodologies.

• Experience optimizing multiple subsystem performance within a large solution space.

• Demonstrated technical leadership with small teams and/or mentoring.

Northrop Grumman provides a comprehensive benefits package and a work environment which encourages your growth and supports the mutual success of our people and our company. Northrop Grumman benefits give you the flexibility and control to choose the benefits that make the most sense for you and your family.
 
Your benefits will include the following: Health Plan, Savings Plan, Paid Time Off and Additional Benefits including Education Assistance, Training and Development, 9/80 Work Schedule (where available), and much more!
 
Northrop Grumman has approximately 90,000 employees in all 50 states and in more than 27 countries. We strive to attract and retain the best employees by providing an inclusive work environment wherein employees are receptive to diverse ideas, perspectives, and talents to help solve our toughest customer challenges: to develop and maintain some of the most technically sophisticated products, programs, and services in the world.
 
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