Systems Software Analyst – Level 4

Northrop Grumman

Lead System Software Analyst at Northrop Grumman ensuring simulation environments accurately represent complex warfighter capabilities. Focused on Verification and Validation processes and collaborative technical excellence.

Posted 6/12/2026full-timeColorado Springs • Colorado • 🇺🇸 United StatesSeniorLead💰 $129,300 - $193,900 per yearWebsite

Tech Stack

Tools & technologies

PythonTypeScript

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Lead and guide the Analyst team in executing high-fidelity Verification and Validation (V&V), simulation Benchmarking/Anchoring, and complex Algorithm Analysis.
Research and analyze advanced warfighter simulation algorithms to ensure model credibility, credibility boundaries, and operational realism.
Understand stakeholders’ requirements and translate them into rigorous analytical plans, ensuring the quality and integrity of all team deliverables.
Actively work with the team to ensure post-processing, automation, and data visualization tools are effectively integrated and aligned with leadership objectives.
Work on defined schedules to timely support WSS execution, wargaming, and system-of-systems integration events.
Work in close coordination with Test Engineers and Integration Leads to ensure simulation models are properly characterized, and V&V results confirm their accuracy and reliability.

Requirements

What you’ll need

Bachelor’s Degree in a STEM discipline from an accredited university and 8 years of related work experience, or a Master's Degree in STEM and 6 years of related work experience, or 4 years of related work experience with a PhD in STEM.
Direct experience leading or guiding technical teams in simulation analysis, systems engineering, or algorithm evaluation.
Practical experience with Verification and Validation (V&V) methodologies or simulation anchoring/benchmarking.
Experience with data analysis and scientific programming/scripting (e.g., Python, MATLAB, R, or C++).
Familiarity with warfighter simulation frameworks (e.g., MDASim, MDST, AFSIM, EADSIM, JCATS, WarpIV, SPEEDES, or equivalent DoD environments).
Familiarity with physics-based modeling, flight characteristics, sensors, or mathematical model optimization.
Must be self-motivated, able to mentor junior analysts, and drive technical tasks in a dynamic team environment.
Ability and willingness to travel up to 10% to support business needs.
Applicants must have a current active in-scope U.S. Government issued Secret Clearance at the time of application which is required to start; with ability to obtain and maintain a Top Secret clearance with access to SCI (TS/SCI).

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

Verification and Validation (V&V)simulation analysisalgorithm evaluationdata analysisscientific programmingPythonMATLABRC++physics-based modeling

Soft Skills

leadershipmentoringself-motivatedteam collaborationcommunication

Certifications

Bachelor’s Degree in STEMMaster's Degree in STEMPhD in STEMU.S. Government issued Secret ClearanceTop Secret clearance with access to SCI