Northrop Grumman
Principal / Sr. Principal Modeling Simulation & Analysis Systems Engineer - R102
Northrop Grumman, Los Angeles, California, United States, 90079
Principal / Sr. Principal Modeling Simulation & Analysis Systems Engineer - R10213983
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Principal / Sr. Principal Modeling Simulation & Analysis Systems Engineer - R10213983
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Northrop Grumman .
Relocation assistance may be available.
CLEARANCE TYPE: Secret TRAVEL: Yes, 10% of the Time
Description 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. 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.
Job Description Northrop Grumman Mission Systems is a trusted provider of mission‑enabling solutions for global security. Our Engineering and Sciences (E&S) organization pushes the boundaries of innovation, redefines engineering capabilities, and drives advances in various sciences. Our team is chartered with providing the skills and innovative technologies needed to develop, design, produce and sustain optimized product lines across the sector while providing a decisive advantage to the warfighter.
We are looking for you to join our team as a Modeling, Simulation & Analysis (MS&A) Systems Engineer based out of Woodland Hills, CA.
What You’ll Get To Do In this role, you will work with the Chief Mission Architect and peer MS&A Systems Engineers in collaborative small team environments to conduct research and analysis, develop models and simulations, and develop and implement algorithms.
Roles & Responsibilities
Design and develop complex models and simulations for inertial navigation systems to predict system performance and support design decisions.
Conduct detailed analysis of system performance using simulation tools to identify potential improvements and ensure system requirements are met.
Develop and implement algorithms for inertial navigation systems, ensuring they meet performance and reliability standards.
Analyze simulation data to validate models and algorithms and provide insights into system behavior under various conditions.
Collaborate with cross‑functional teams to integrate models and simulations into larger system architectures and participate in system testing and validation.
Prepare technical documentation and reports to communicate findings, methodologies, and recommendations to stakeholders.
Stay updated with the latest advancements in modeling and simulation technologies and apply them to improve existing systems.
Work closely with software, hardware, and systems engineering teams to ensure alignment and integration of models with overall system design.
Basic Qualifications – Principal Level
BS degree in a STEM discipline and 5 years of related professional/military experience in Systems Engineering, or an MS degree and 3 years, or a Ph.D. and 1 year.
Proven experience in modeling, simulation, and analysis, preferably in the aerospace or defense industry.
Proficiency in simulation tools such as MATLAB, Simulink, or similar software. Experience with C/C++ or Python for algorithm development is a plus.
Strong analytical and problem‑solving skills with the ability to interpret complex data and develop actionable insights.
Excellent written and verbal communication skills to effectively convey technical information to non‑technical stakeholders.
Ability to work collaboratively in a team environment and contribute to cross‑functional projects.
High level of attention to detail and accuracy in work, with a focus on quality and reliability.
Ability to adapt to changing project requirements and work in a fast‑paced environment.
Active DoD Secret Clearance.
Ability to work onsite full‑time in Woodland Hills, California.
Basic Qualifications – Senior Principal Level
BS degree in a STEM discipline and 8 years of related professional/military experience in Systems Engineering, or an MS degree and 6 years, or a Ph.D. and 4 years.
Proven experience in modeling, simulation, and analysis, preferably in the aerospace or defense industry.
Proficiency in simulation tools such as MATLAB, Simulink, or similar software. Experience with C/C++ or Python for algorithm development is a plus.
Strong analytical and problem‑solving skills with the ability to interpret complex data and develop actionable insights.
Excellent written and verbal communication skills to effectively convey technical information to non‑technical stakeholders.
Ability to work collaboratively in a team environment and contribute to cross‑functional projects.
High level of attention to detail and accuracy in work, with a focus on quality and reliability.
Ability to adapt to changing project requirements and work in a fast‑paced environment.
Active DoD Secret Clearance.
Ability to work onsite full‑time in Woodland Hills, California.
Preferred Qualifications
Experience in inertial navigation systems.
Familiarity with AGILE, MBSE, and/or system architecture.
Experience with version control tools (Bitbucket, GitHub, GitLab, etc.).
Primary Level Salary Range: $110,300.00 – $165,500.00
Secondary Level Salary Range: $137,400.00 – $206,000.00
Depending on the position, employees may be eligible for overtime, shift differential, and a discretionary bonus in addition to base pay. Annual bonuses are designed to reward individual contributions and allow employees to share in company results. 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.
Northrop Grumman is an Equal Opportunity 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 and pay transparency statement, please visit
Northrop Grumman EEO . U.S. Citizenship is required for all positions with a government clearance and certain other restricted positions.
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Principal / Sr. Principal Modeling Simulation & Analysis Systems Engineer - R10213983
role at
Northrop Grumman .
Relocation assistance may be available.
CLEARANCE TYPE: Secret TRAVEL: Yes, 10% of the Time
Description 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. 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.
Job Description Northrop Grumman Mission Systems is a trusted provider of mission‑enabling solutions for global security. Our Engineering and Sciences (E&S) organization pushes the boundaries of innovation, redefines engineering capabilities, and drives advances in various sciences. Our team is chartered with providing the skills and innovative technologies needed to develop, design, produce and sustain optimized product lines across the sector while providing a decisive advantage to the warfighter.
We are looking for you to join our team as a Modeling, Simulation & Analysis (MS&A) Systems Engineer based out of Woodland Hills, CA.
What You’ll Get To Do In this role, you will work with the Chief Mission Architect and peer MS&A Systems Engineers in collaborative small team environments to conduct research and analysis, develop models and simulations, and develop and implement algorithms.
Roles & Responsibilities
Design and develop complex models and simulations for inertial navigation systems to predict system performance and support design decisions.
Conduct detailed analysis of system performance using simulation tools to identify potential improvements and ensure system requirements are met.
Develop and implement algorithms for inertial navigation systems, ensuring they meet performance and reliability standards.
Analyze simulation data to validate models and algorithms and provide insights into system behavior under various conditions.
Collaborate with cross‑functional teams to integrate models and simulations into larger system architectures and participate in system testing and validation.
Prepare technical documentation and reports to communicate findings, methodologies, and recommendations to stakeholders.
Stay updated with the latest advancements in modeling and simulation technologies and apply them to improve existing systems.
Work closely with software, hardware, and systems engineering teams to ensure alignment and integration of models with overall system design.
Basic Qualifications – Principal Level
BS degree in a STEM discipline and 5 years of related professional/military experience in Systems Engineering, or an MS degree and 3 years, or a Ph.D. and 1 year.
Proven experience in modeling, simulation, and analysis, preferably in the aerospace or defense industry.
Proficiency in simulation tools such as MATLAB, Simulink, or similar software. Experience with C/C++ or Python for algorithm development is a plus.
Strong analytical and problem‑solving skills with the ability to interpret complex data and develop actionable insights.
Excellent written and verbal communication skills to effectively convey technical information to non‑technical stakeholders.
Ability to work collaboratively in a team environment and contribute to cross‑functional projects.
High level of attention to detail and accuracy in work, with a focus on quality and reliability.
Ability to adapt to changing project requirements and work in a fast‑paced environment.
Active DoD Secret Clearance.
Ability to work onsite full‑time in Woodland Hills, California.
Basic Qualifications – Senior Principal Level
BS degree in a STEM discipline and 8 years of related professional/military experience in Systems Engineering, or an MS degree and 6 years, or a Ph.D. and 4 years.
Proven experience in modeling, simulation, and analysis, preferably in the aerospace or defense industry.
Proficiency in simulation tools such as MATLAB, Simulink, or similar software. Experience with C/C++ or Python for algorithm development is a plus.
Strong analytical and problem‑solving skills with the ability to interpret complex data and develop actionable insights.
Excellent written and verbal communication skills to effectively convey technical information to non‑technical stakeholders.
Ability to work collaboratively in a team environment and contribute to cross‑functional projects.
High level of attention to detail and accuracy in work, with a focus on quality and reliability.
Ability to adapt to changing project requirements and work in a fast‑paced environment.
Active DoD Secret Clearance.
Ability to work onsite full‑time in Woodland Hills, California.
Preferred Qualifications
Experience in inertial navigation systems.
Familiarity with AGILE, MBSE, and/or system architecture.
Experience with version control tools (Bitbucket, GitHub, GitLab, etc.).
Primary Level Salary Range: $110,300.00 – $165,500.00
Secondary Level Salary Range: $137,400.00 – $206,000.00
Depending on the position, employees may be eligible for overtime, shift differential, and a discretionary bonus in addition to base pay. Annual bonuses are designed to reward individual contributions and allow employees to share in company results. 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.
Northrop Grumman is an Equal Opportunity 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 and pay transparency statement, please visit
Northrop Grumman EEO . U.S. Citizenship is required for all positions with a government clearance and certain other restricted positions.
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