Principal Engineer Systems Modeling Simulation

Northrop Grumman

Modeling Simulation Engineer responsible for developing campaign simulations in the Campaign Analysis Program at Northrop Grumman. Collaborating with teams to enhance efficiency and stakeholder presentations.

Posted 6/5/2026full-timeRedondo Beach • California, Virginia • 🇺🇸 United StatesLead💰 $91,800 - $137,600 per yearWebsite

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Seeking experienced Modeling Simulation and Analysis Engineer to join the Campaign Analysis (CA) Program, part of Systems Analysis and Simulation (SA&S) Organization.
Responsible for development and analysis of campaign simulations.
Providing guidance on implementing best practices, tools, methodologies to enhance efficiency and effectiveness of OA and Systems Engineering processes.
Developing materials and presenting to internal and external stakeholders.
Developing and implementing comprehensive test strategies, plans, procedures.
Soliciting input from various stakeholders, synthesize data, and communicate results to various levels of leadership within the organization.
Developing and translating CONOPs and related tactics into modeled simulation behaviors in campaign-level models.
Delivering campaign-level analysis to solve a variety of fleet sizing and operational problems.
Collaborating closely with cross functional teams and cross (related) programs and SA&S teams.
Developing roadmaps and plans to support Campaign Analysis strategic objectives.
Serving as key liaison for inquiries and communications regarding related products and services.

Requirements

What you’ll need

Engineer Level: 2 years of relevant experience with a Bachelor’s degree; or 0 years of relevant experience with Masters' degree;
Principal Engineer Level: 5 years of relevant experience with a Bachelor’s degree; 3 years of relevant experience with Masters' degree; or 0 years of relevant experience with PhD
Must be able to obtain and maintain DoD Secret clearance
Experience with Objected Oriented Simulation
Familiar with military operations analysis
Ability to communicate effectively both orally and in writing
Ability to maintain cooperative working relationships with existing and prospective stakeholders
Strong communication skills to clearly present technical approaches and findings to a variety of audiences
Ability to prioritize and adjust tasks to accomplish project results

Benefits

Comp & perks

Health insurance coverage
Life and disability insurance
Savings plan
Company paid holidays
Paid time off (PTO) for vacation and/or personal business

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Hard Skills & Tools

Modeling SimulationAnalysis EngineeringCampaign SimulationsTest StrategiesObject Oriented SimulationData SynthesisCONOPs DevelopmentOperational Problem SolvingCampaign-Level AnalysisMethodologies

Soft Skills

Effective CommunicationInterpersonal SkillsStakeholder EngagementPresentation SkillsCooperative Working RelationshipsTask PrioritizationAdaptabilityLeadershipCollaborationAnalytical Thinking

Certifications

DoD Secret Clearance