Staff Engineer - Los Angeles, United States - Northrop Grumman

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.

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 Defense Systems is seeking an experienced level T0- Staff Systems Engineer to work as a part of our modeling and simulation team on projects based on the AARGM ER missile system.

These programs are vital to our national interest and will be relied upon by war fighters in multiple services.

We are seeking a candidate who has a broad subset of the skills listed herein to contribute in a variety of ways to our team.

This position offers opportunities to work closely with engineers from a range of disciplines, and to broaden an engineer's skill sets.

If you have at least 14 years of experience as an engineer, or 12 years with a Masters, and have a background in at least two of software engineering, systems engineering, computer simulations, and technical leadership, please consider continuing your career with us.

This position will be located at our Northridge, CA. location. This will be 100% on-site.

Job Responsibilities:

• The successful candidate will perform software and algorithm design and development for new and existing performance models, threat models, component level simulations, and system level simulations. Products include effectsbased simulations, Software in the loop simulations, and hardware in the loop services. System level simulations will include 6DOF kinematic models and sensor performance models.
• The candidate will use simulations for live test event support, operational analysis, mission effectiveness analysis, system performance analysis, and in support of both system software development and system algorithm development. Performance analysis will include use of AJEM lethality models. Operational analysis support will include integration of system level simulations with AJEM.
• The candidate will also contribute to system level requirements analysis and development for the weapons systems we model to determine which system level specifications should be verified via modeling and simulation, and to develop scenarios for those verifications.
• The candidate will also exercise those scenarios to perform the system level verifications. The candidate will also assist in technical leadership as required.

Basic Qualifications for a Staff Engineer - Operations Research (T05) are:

• BS in Computer Science, Engineering, Math, or Physics AND 14+ years in software development or modeling, simulation, and analysis of Aerospace Systems, OR
• MS in Computer Science, Engineering, Math, or Physics AND 12+ years in software development or modeling, simulation, and analysis of Aerospace Systems, OR
• PhD in Computer Science, Engineering, Math, or Physics AND 9+ years in software development or modeling, simulation, and analysis of Aerospace Systems

- strong practical experience with C++ or C. Should be able to answer specific technical questions about one of these languages, and basic questions about object oriented design

• Experience developing software in a Windows environment
• Demonstrable knowledge in at least 2 of: unit testing, software patterns, regular expressions, linux development, multiprocessing, Modeling and Simulation, GNC, MBSE, or SCRUM
• Experience in either a formal or informal technical leadership role, such as product owner, scrum master, tech lead, CM, or in informally stepping in to assist in these roles.
• Current government issued SECRET level clearance with ability to obtain a SECRET SAP level clearance.

Preferred qualifications:

• Knowledge of AFSIM development experience in AFSIM development and/or operation
• Knowledge and experience in lethality modeling, particularly in using and developing AJEM lethality models
• Experience porting scientific algorithms or models into C++ or C
• Requirements development, analysis, verification and validation
• Experience in understanding, navigating, and preferably modeling in CAMEO.
• Demonstrable knowledge of python, preferably with a focus on PANDAS and/or SCYPI
• Experience in analysis and development in MATLAB
• Experience using Altassian tool chain (bitbucket, JIRA, etc)
• DevOps
• HPC computing
• Practical experience in Earned Value Management and/or Charge Account Management
• Experience in writing Bids for proposal and/or Bases of Estimates
• Experience with sensor system algorithms or models.
• Current SAP and/or SCI clearance

*Living in Northridge offers a perfect combination of urban living with the beauty of nature. It is a short drive away from downtown Los Angeles, the Hollywood Hills, or the rest of the San Fernando Valley.

Take advantage of your flexible work schedule to enjoy shopping at the local Northridge Fashion Center or spend time at the local Recreation Center as well as easy access to nearby protected natural areas such as the Chatsworth Reservoir, the Santa Susana Pass State Historic Park, Lake Balboa or within driving distance, spend a day at the beach or snow ski at our local mountains.

With Cal State Northridge right in the heart of town, the area has an active college-town energy combined with family-friendly suburban charm.

The stunning southern California climate makes for year-round easy living.

With an average of 284 sunny days during the year , it is safe to say you'll have plenty of time to enjoy your outdoor activities to the fullest.

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Salary Range:
$165,000 - $247,600

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 . U.S. Citizenship is required for all positions with a government clearance and certain other restricted positions.
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