Northrop Grumman
Principal / Sr Principal Engineer - Operations Research (SkillBridge)
Northrop Grumman, Northridge, California, us, 91329
Requisition ID: RCategory:
EngineeringLocation:
Northridge, California, United States of AmericaClearance Type:
SecretTelecommute:
No- Teleworking not available for this positionShift:
1st Shift (United States of America)Travel Required:
NoPositions Available:
1At Northrop Grumman, our employees have incredible opportunities to work on revolutionary systems that impact peoples 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 nations 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, theyre making history. As one of the largest global security companies in the world, Northrop Grumman is proud to help our nations military personnel make the transition to civilian careers. Approximately 1/4th of Northrop Grummans 90,000 employees self-identifies as veterans, and more than 1,600 are reservists. The Northrop Grumman Military Internship Program (NG-MIP) is an approved SkillBridge Program under Dept. of Defense Instruction 1322. 29. The NG-MIP program is an opportunity for transitioning service members to gain valuable civilian work experience through an individual internship during their last
6 months of service , for up to
180 days . The Northrop Grumman Military Internship 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 .Responsibilities for this internship position are:Northrop Grumman Corporation (NGC) has developed the Northrop Grumman - Military Internship Program (DoD SkillBridge) utilizing the DoDI guidance for Skillbridge. During this program the service member will be on-site at his or her host company performing an individual internship in an entry to mid-level career type role. 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.Goals - Provide transitioning service members fellowship-style job skills training during the last portion(s) of their military commitment. This program is specifically designed to offer internships that result in the potential to transition to a full-time opportunity as the conclusion of the training. Interns will serve as a pipeline for high-speed, motivated military candidates into NGC.Objectives - Service Members who complete the Intern program will be highly trained, capable, future employees that align to the specific needs of the organization and are prepared to meet the NG mission "Defining Possible" on Day 1. This program provides a comprehensive internship experience including professional development, networking with leadership, and training specifically focused on NG leadership principles, company history, customer/stakeholder engagement, product and service overview, and core job responsibilities.Outcome - Offer transitioning service member a rewarding opportunity to join the Northrop Grumman team.DoD SkillBridge Eligibility:- Has served at least 180 days on active duty- Is within 12 months of separation or retirement- Will receive an honorable discharge- Has taken any service TAPS/TGPS- Has attended or participated in an ethics brief within the last 12 months- Received Unit Commander (first O-4/Field Grade commander in chain of command) written authorization and approval to participate in DoD SkillBridge Program prior to start of internshipAt Northrop Grumman, our employees have incredible opportunities to work on revolutionary systems that impact peoples 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 nations 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, theyre making history.Northrop Grumman Weapons Business Unit
is currently seeking a
Principal / Sr Principal Engineer - Operations Research
for our Advanced Programs Software, Modeling, and Simulation team in
Northridge, CA.Our work influences the investment decisions of our senior leadership and customer program offices. The Operations Research discipline is a blend of many other fields (e.g. Systems Engineering, Aerospace Engineering, Software Engineering, etc.) and frequently collaborates across functional disciplines. The Operations Research team is responsible for evaluating the merit of new technologies and military operations in future conflicts. In this role, you will be a member of a team that performs the following tasks: simulation tool and infrastructure development, model development, scenario creation, designing focused vignette threads, and performing analysis. The analysis includes a wide variety of system types and spans multiple domains (friendly and adversary; ground, maritime, air and space). You will work with technical teams and leadership to develop standalone and/or distributed simulation tools/infrastructure and to perform analysis at the engagement, mission, and/or campaign levels. The selected candidate will be responsible for developing models, performing data analysis, communicating findings to internal and external stakeholders, and training and mentoring junior analysts in the same skill sets.Duties and Responsibilities may include:
Develop and apply advanced software and systems methods that support the investigation, analysis and solution of complex and advanced technical problems.Develop and use tools that support the visualization of the battlespace at a mission or engagement levelUse, develop, and modifying tools to support data analysis of simulation or flight test resultsModel operational environments, performs trade studies via computer simulation, and recommends alternative architecturesDevelop software to model behavior of systems in real-time and constructive simulationsDevelop, integrate, and use advanced graphical user interfaces and visualization toolsPerform mission simulation using government or industry standard tools to determine mission effectivenessPerform engagement simulation using standard tools, MATLAB, Simulink and others.Perform modeling and simulation studies that optimize mission performance for weapon systems across the air, land, sea, space and cyber domainsPerform modeling, simulation, and analysis tasks assessing system survivability, system effectiveness, and overall system performance in engagement / mission-level scenarios.Develop performance models and algorithms, threat models and command and control models for new and/or existing system simulation frameworks.Solicit input from various stakeholders, synthesize data, and communicate results to various levels of leadership within the organizationParticipate in Agile engineering project frameworksThis position may be filled as a level 3 (T03) or a level 4 (T04). Basic qualifications for each level are listed below.Basic Qualifications for a
Principal Engineer - Operations Research ( T03) are:
High school diploma/GED and a minimum of 9+ years of experience in modeling, simulation, and analysis of Aerospace Systems, Systems Analysis, and Design.BS in Computer Science, Engineering, Math, or Physics AND 5+ years modeling, simulation, and analysis of Aerospace Systems, Systems Analysis, and Design, ORMS in Computer Science, Engineering, Math, or Physics AND 3+ years modeling, simulation, and analysis of Aerospace Systems, Systems Analysis, and DesignCurrent/active U.S Government issued DoD Secret Clearance; clearance must have been issued/adjudicated in the past five (5) yearsExperience as an AFSIM developer/analyst, including making and validating movers, creating observers and post-processors, and performing large Design of Experiments (DoE) studiesExperience creating compelling OV-1s, data visualization, and other briefing materials to explain simulation techniques, assumptions, and insights to a variety of audiencesExperience executing technology development and EMD contracts with DoD customersExperience leading Operations Research studies, including identifying Technical Performance Metrics (TPMs) and developing study plans from Statements of Work (SOWs) and Statements of Objectives (SOOs)Meets DoD SkillBridge qualifications as per DODI 1322.29Basic Qualifications for a
Sr Principal Engineer - Operations Research
(T04) are:
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EngineeringLocation:
Northridge, California, United States of AmericaClearance Type:
SecretTelecommute:
No- Teleworking not available for this positionShift:
1st Shift (United States of America)Travel Required:
NoPositions Available:
1At Northrop Grumman, our employees have incredible opportunities to work on revolutionary systems that impact peoples 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 nations 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, theyre making history. As one of the largest global security companies in the world, Northrop Grumman is proud to help our nations military personnel make the transition to civilian careers. Approximately 1/4th of Northrop Grummans 90,000 employees self-identifies as veterans, and more than 1,600 are reservists. The Northrop Grumman Military Internship Program (NG-MIP) is an approved SkillBridge Program under Dept. of Defense Instruction 1322. 29. The NG-MIP program is an opportunity for transitioning service members to gain valuable civilian work experience through an individual internship during their last
6 months of service , for up to
180 days . The Northrop Grumman Military Internship 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 .Responsibilities for this internship position are:Northrop Grumman Corporation (NGC) has developed the Northrop Grumman - Military Internship Program (DoD SkillBridge) utilizing the DoDI guidance for Skillbridge. During this program the service member will be on-site at his or her host company performing an individual internship in an entry to mid-level career type role. 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.Goals - Provide transitioning service members fellowship-style job skills training during the last portion(s) of their military commitment. This program is specifically designed to offer internships that result in the potential to transition to a full-time opportunity as the conclusion of the training. Interns will serve as a pipeline for high-speed, motivated military candidates into NGC.Objectives - Service Members who complete the Intern program will be highly trained, capable, future employees that align to the specific needs of the organization and are prepared to meet the NG mission "Defining Possible" on Day 1. This program provides a comprehensive internship experience including professional development, networking with leadership, and training specifically focused on NG leadership principles, company history, customer/stakeholder engagement, product and service overview, and core job responsibilities.Outcome - Offer transitioning service member a rewarding opportunity to join the Northrop Grumman team.DoD SkillBridge Eligibility:- Has served at least 180 days on active duty- Is within 12 months of separation or retirement- Will receive an honorable discharge- Has taken any service TAPS/TGPS- Has attended or participated in an ethics brief within the last 12 months- Received Unit Commander (first O-4/Field Grade commander in chain of command) written authorization and approval to participate in DoD SkillBridge Program prior to start of internshipAt Northrop Grumman, our employees have incredible opportunities to work on revolutionary systems that impact peoples 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 nations 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, theyre making history.Northrop Grumman Weapons Business Unit
is currently seeking a
Principal / Sr Principal Engineer - Operations Research
for our Advanced Programs Software, Modeling, and Simulation team in
Northridge, CA.Our work influences the investment decisions of our senior leadership and customer program offices. The Operations Research discipline is a blend of many other fields (e.g. Systems Engineering, Aerospace Engineering, Software Engineering, etc.) and frequently collaborates across functional disciplines. The Operations Research team is responsible for evaluating the merit of new technologies and military operations in future conflicts. In this role, you will be a member of a team that performs the following tasks: simulation tool and infrastructure development, model development, scenario creation, designing focused vignette threads, and performing analysis. The analysis includes a wide variety of system types and spans multiple domains (friendly and adversary; ground, maritime, air and space). You will work with technical teams and leadership to develop standalone and/or distributed simulation tools/infrastructure and to perform analysis at the engagement, mission, and/or campaign levels. The selected candidate will be responsible for developing models, performing data analysis, communicating findings to internal and external stakeholders, and training and mentoring junior analysts in the same skill sets.Duties and Responsibilities may include:
Develop and apply advanced software and systems methods that support the investigation, analysis and solution of complex and advanced technical problems.Develop and use tools that support the visualization of the battlespace at a mission or engagement levelUse, develop, and modifying tools to support data analysis of simulation or flight test resultsModel operational environments, performs trade studies via computer simulation, and recommends alternative architecturesDevelop software to model behavior of systems in real-time and constructive simulationsDevelop, integrate, and use advanced graphical user interfaces and visualization toolsPerform mission simulation using government or industry standard tools to determine mission effectivenessPerform engagement simulation using standard tools, MATLAB, Simulink and others.Perform modeling and simulation studies that optimize mission performance for weapon systems across the air, land, sea, space and cyber domainsPerform modeling, simulation, and analysis tasks assessing system survivability, system effectiveness, and overall system performance in engagement / mission-level scenarios.Develop performance models and algorithms, threat models and command and control models for new and/or existing system simulation frameworks.Solicit input from various stakeholders, synthesize data, and communicate results to various levels of leadership within the organizationParticipate in Agile engineering project frameworksThis position may be filled as a level 3 (T03) or a level 4 (T04). Basic qualifications for each level are listed below.Basic Qualifications for a
Principal Engineer - Operations Research ( T03) are:
High school diploma/GED and a minimum of 9+ years of experience in modeling, simulation, and analysis of Aerospace Systems, Systems Analysis, and Design.BS in Computer Science, Engineering, Math, or Physics AND 5+ years modeling, simulation, and analysis of Aerospace Systems, Systems Analysis, and Design, ORMS in Computer Science, Engineering, Math, or Physics AND 3+ years modeling, simulation, and analysis of Aerospace Systems, Systems Analysis, and DesignCurrent/active U.S Government issued DoD Secret Clearance; clearance must have been issued/adjudicated in the past five (5) yearsExperience as an AFSIM developer/analyst, including making and validating movers, creating observers and post-processors, and performing large Design of Experiments (DoE) studiesExperience creating compelling OV-1s, data visualization, and other briefing materials to explain simulation techniques, assumptions, and insights to a variety of audiencesExperience executing technology development and EMD contracts with DoD customersExperience leading Operations Research studies, including identifying Technical Performance Metrics (TPMs) and developing study plans from Statements of Work (SOWs) and Statements of Objectives (SOOs)Meets DoD SkillBridge qualifications as per DODI 1322.29Basic Qualifications for a
Sr Principal Engineer - Operations Research
(T04) are:
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