Sr/Staff Software/Systems Engineer

Company: Northrop Grumman
Location: Chandler
Posted on: April 8, 2021

Job Description:

Embark on a career putting innovative, reliable, and agile products and ideas into orbit, and beyond. Northrop Grumman has opportunities waiting for you that play a vital role in human space exploration, national defense, and scientific discovery, supporting multiple programs across the universe. With us, you'll discover a culture of curiosity and collaboration that will have you Defining Possible from the day you start. Our space systems connect and protect millions of people on earth every day, now and for the future. Explore your future and launch your career today.
The Missile Defense Solutions (MDS) Business Unit (BU) is looking for a Systems or Software Engineer at our Chandler, AZ location to realize the following objectives:

• Support the development of Models and Simulations of CounterHypersonic Architectures, Command and Control, Weapon Systems and Sensors (IR and RF)
• Support the development and analysis of emerging CounterHypersonic defensive architectures and intercept systems
• Coordinate with key NGSP Sector personnel at the Chandler, AZ location
• Support the CHS Campaign and Business Development Activities
  
  Qualifications:
  
  Basic Qualification's
  • Staff Level: Bachelor's degree in a STEM field with 14 years of relevant experience (12 years with Masters, 9 years with PhD)
  • Sr. Principal Level: Bachelor's degree in a STEM field with 9 years of relevant experience (7 years with Masters, 4 years with PhD)
  • Experience in creating models and executing simulations
  • Experience in analysis techniques (using MATLAB or Python)
  • Domain knowledge and experience in Missile Defense
  • Proven ability to mentor junior team members
  • Proven ability to work both in a team setting and independently to meet technical requirements and aggressive schedules
  • Active Secret clearance with TS/SCI eligibility Preferred qualifications
    • Domain knowledge in Hypersonics and CounterHypersonics weapon systems
    • Experience using AFSIM
    • Experience creating AFSIM plugins
    • Software Development in C++
    • Experience with AI/ML techniques
    • Active TS/SCI clearance 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. 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. Learn about Northrop Grumman Total Rewards and Benefits.
      
      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 www.northropgrumman.com/EEO. U.S. Citizenship is required for most positions. Associated topics: .net, application architect, architect, design, expert, matlab, maven, perl, php, project architect

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