Missile Modeling Kinematics Engineer - Levels 2/3

RELOCATION ASSISTANCE: No relocation assistance available

CLEARANCE TYPE: Secret

TRAVEL: Yes, 10% of the Time

Description

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Join Northrop Grumman on our continued mission to push the boundaries of possible across land, sea, air, space, and cyberspace. Enjoy a culture where your voice is valued and start contributing to our team of passionate professionals providing real-life solutions to our world's biggest challenges. We take pride in creating purposeful work and allowing our employees to grow and achieve their goals every day by Defining Possible. With our competitive pay and comprehensive benefits, we have the right opportunities to fit your life and launch your career today.

Northrop Grumman Space Systems is looking for a Missile Modeling Engineer to support its Specialized Warfighter Development Contract (SWDC), under the Threat Modeling Center (TMC).

The TMC is responsible for the development and delivery of high-fidelity threat modeling products in support of Missile Defense Agency (MDA) and MDA's Ballistic Missile Defense System (BMDS). The Missile Modeling Engineer role serves as a developer and verifier of kinematic threat models in support of the MDA's mission.

This position requires a detail-oriented mid-level engineer responsible for understanding Aerodynamic forces, Guidance, Navigation and Control (GNC) systems, modeling & simulation of systems' kinematics characteristics within the TMC's model generation framework, and providing documentation required for running threat data in Ground Test architectures. The Modeling Engineer will support a team out of Schriever Space Force Base, Colorado.

This role requires employees to be on-site daily. Relocation is not available.

Essential Functions:

• This position requires a detail-oriented mid-level engineer responsible for developing ballistic and advanced/hypersonic kinematic threat models for use in a variety of modeling and simulation tools/frameworks/media.
• Must be able to apply standard engineering and mathematical algorithms to ensure the accurate portrayal of expected missile or space launch vehicle behavioral characteristics during all phases of powered and un-powered flight.
• Must have a good understanding of modeling and simulation methods and processes.
• Must be able to research, interpret, and verify parameters required to build, replicate, and propagate missile or space launch vehicle trajectories including, but not limited to, staging debris, countermeasures, and payload traits.
• Must be able to author highly technical Verification and Validation (V&V) documents.
• Must be able to work with little to no direct supervision, work as an integral member of a product delivery team and meet time-critical delivery schedules.

This requisition may be filled at a higher grade based on qualifications listed below.

Basic Qualifications (BQ's):

This requisition may be filled at either Systems Engineer 2 level or Principal Systems Engineer 3 level.

Basic Requirements:

• Level 3: Bachelor's Degree in a STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering or Mathematics) discipline preferred from an accredited university and 5 years of related experience, or a Master's degree in a STEM discipline and 3 years of related experience, or a PhD and 0 year of experience.
• Level 2: Bachelor's Degree in a STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering or Mathematics) discipline preferred from an accredited university and 2 years of related experience, or a Master's degree in a STEM discipline and 0 year experience.

Basic Requirements across levels:

• Must already possess an active DoD Secret clearance.

• Programming background to include languages such as MATLAB, Python and LaTex
• Strong knowledge of the flight characteristics, motion, and performance of ballistic missiles
• Must be self-motivated, able to work in a dynamic team environment
• Ability to collaborate with systems engineers, software engineers, users, and MDA ground test stakeholders to ensure product requirements are met.
• Familiar with Computer Aided Design tools and models.
• Experience with Verification and Validation (V&V) of vehicle kinematics simulation results.

Preferred Requirements:

• Strong math, physics or engineering background
• Modeling, Simulation, and automation experience
• Previous experience with modeling flight characteristics, motion, atmospheric dynamics, and missile performance parameters of ballistic missiles
• Strong background in missile system engineering performance is highly desirable
• Mastery of engineering modeling principles behind body motion, trajectory generation, counter measures, and debris is a plus
• Possess and active DoD Secret Clearance with the ability to obtain a DoD Top Secret Clearance

What We Can Offer You:

Northrop Grumman offers a comprehensive benefits package and a work environment that fosters your growth, supporting both employees and the company's success. The benefits provided by Northrop Grumman are flexible and customizable, allowing you to select options that best suit your needs and those of your family. Your benefits will include the following:

• Health Plan

• Savings Plan

• Paid Time Off

• Education Assistance

• Training and Development

• Flexible Work Arrangements

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Primary Level Salary Range: $83,400.00 - $125,200.00

Secondary Level Salary Range: $103,600.00 - $155,400.00

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.

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 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 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 http://www.northropgrumman.com/EEO. U.S. Citizenship is required for all positions with a government clearance and certain other restricted positions.