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. Our culture thrives on intellectual curiosity, cognitive diversity and bringing your whole self to work - and we have an insatiable drive to do what others think is impossible. Our employees are not only part of history, they're making history. Northrop Grumman Mission Systems sector is seeking a Principal Modeling Simulation Systems Engineer or Sr. Principal Modeling Simulation Systems Engineer. In the Mission Systems' sector, you'll join our experts in developing systems and solutions that keep our world safe. The qualified applicant will work in our Buffalo, New York office, where we focus on the development and production of state-of-the-art EW Simulation Systems solutions. What You'll Get To Do: The Systems Modeling Simulation Engineer provides mission-critical threat radar system modeling to end-users, ensuring Simulation Systems are being utilized successfully with a high level of fidelity. Develops new and/or integrates existing system simulation frameworks, performance models and algorithms, threat models and command and control models. Simulates real-time operations and develops software that simulates behavior of systems. Develops, integrates, and uses advanced graphical user interfaces and visualization tools. Models operational environments, performs trade studies via computer simulation and recommends alternative architectures. Performs operational analysis and mission effectiveness analysis. The successful candidate will have excellent communication and presentation skills to interact with internal management, as well as existing and new customers; and will work in a fast-paced environment with rapidly changing requirements and priorities. The candidate must be able to self-manage the completion of tasks and work within defined budgets. "This position may be filled as a Principal Modeling Simulation Systems Engineer or Sr. Principal Modeling Simulation Systems Engineer based on the qualifications listed below." Roles & Responsibilities * Perform verification at customer locations, perform digital and analog signal analysis, and incorporate threat models into the customer prime mission equipment
* Perform end-user training, traveling world-wide to customer locations to provide training for 1-2 weeks in duration. The training is given to technical audiences of 4-30 people, involving a high level of customer interaction, question-and-answer sessions, and acceptance testing.
* Support user conferences and business development activities to discuss the latest trends in threat radar systems and demonstrate the latest technology of the company's product line.
* Develop new and/or integrates existing system simulation frameworks, performance models and algorithms, threat models and command and control models.
* Simulate real-time operations and develop software that simulates behavior of systems.
* Develop, integrate, and uses advanced graphical user interfaces and visualization tools.
* Models operational environments, performs trade studies via computer simulation and recommends alternative architectures.
* Performs operational analysis and mission effectiveness analysis. Basic Qualifications for a Principal Modeling Simulation Systems Engineer: * Bachelor's degree in a STEM related field and a minimum of 5 years of relevant experience; 3 Years with Masters. An additional 4 years of experience may be considered in lieu of a degree.
* Experience performing SIGINT/ELINT intelligence analysis or simulation of threat radar systems.
* Detailed knowledge of radar signal characteristics.
* Experience with digital signal analysis tools and RF test equipment to verify signal characteristics.
* Familiarity with Next-Generation Electronic Warfare Integrated Reprogramming (EWIR) System and Electronic Warfare Integrated Reprogramming Database (EWIRDB).
* Experience teaching technical end users on prime mission equipment operation.
* Experience analyzing complex problems and developing solutions.
* Required to travel to domestic and foreign locations up to 25% based upon need.
* Must have U.S. citizenship and active Department of Defense (DoD) Secret security clearance and the ability to obtain special access program clearances. Basic Qualifications for a Sr. Principal Modeling Simulation Systems Engineer: * Bachelor's degree in a STEM related field and a minimum of 9 years of relevant experience; 7 Years with Masters; an additional 4 years of experience may be considered in lieu of a degree.
* Experience performing SIGINT/ELINT intelligence analysis or simulation of threat radar systems.
* Detailed knowledge of radar signal characteristics.
* Experience with digital signal analysis tools and RF test equipment to verify signal characteristics.
* Familiarity with Next-Generation Electronic Warfare Integrated Reprogramming (EWIR) System and Electronic Warfare Integrated Reprogramming Database (EWIRDB).
* Experience teaching technical end users on prime mission equipment operation.
* Experience analyzing complex problems and developing solutions.
* Required to travel to domestic and foreign locations up to 25% based upon need.
* U.S. citizenship and active Department of Defense (DoD) Secret security clearance and the ability to obtain special access program clearances. Preferred Qualifications: * Active Department of Defense (DoD) Top Secret security clearance with the ability to obtain a Sensitive Compartmented Information (SCI) and special access programs.
* Extensive Experience using the Next-Generation Electronic Warfare Integrated Reprogramming (EWIR) System, Electronic Warfare Integrated Reprogramming Database (EWIRDB) and Common Emitter Database (CED) intelligence databases.
* Experience in the operation and programming of the Combat Electromagnetic Environment Simulator (CEESIM) product.
* Military ELINT experience.
* Expertise using various types of RF test equipment, (e.g. spectrum analyzers, oscilloscopes, time-domain analyzers, ... ) to measure and verify real world EW RF signals (e.g. interpulse & intrapulse modulations, PRI. PW, frequency, Amplitude AOA, Phase AOA, radar scan patterns, ...).
* Excellent communication and presentation skills for technical audiences.Salary Range: $97,500 - $146,300
Salary Range 2: $121,000 - $181,400 The above salary range represents a general guideline; however, Northrop Grumman considers a number of factors when determining base salary offers such as the scope and responsibilities of the position and the candidate's experience, education, skills and current market conditions. Employees may be eligible for 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. In addition, Northrop Grumman provides a variety of benefits including health insurance coverage, life and disability insurance, savings plan, Company paid holidays and paid time off (PTO) for vacation and/or personal business.
The application period for the job is estimated to be 20 days from the job posting date. However, this timeline may be shortened or extended depending on business needs and the availability of qualified candidates. Northrop Grumman is committed to hiring and retaining a diverse workforce. We are proud to be an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer, making decisions without regard to race, color, religion, creed, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, national origin, age, veteran status, disability, or any other protected class. For our complete EEO/AA and Pay Transparency statement, please visit http://www.northropgrumman.com/EEO . U.S. Citizenship is required for all positions with a government clearance and certain other restricted positions.