Operations Analysis Systems Engineer, Principal Engineer Level

Northrop Grumman

Operations Analysis Engineer supporting modeling, simulation, and analysis for military systems at Northrop Grumman in Melbourne, FL. Collaborating with diverse individuals, leading mission engineering activities, and ensuring performance capabilities.

Posted 6/18/2026full-timeMelbourne • Florida • 🇺🇸 United StatesLead💰 $79,300 - $137,600 per yearWebsite

Tech Stack

Tools & technologies

Python

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Perform modeling, simulation, and analysis to support program development
Support lead in developing or assessing new requirements
Evaluate advanced air vehicle concepts and technologies
Support mission engineering activities
Communicate across engineering disciplines and technology areas

Requirements

What you’ll need

Bachelor of Science degree in a Science, Technology, Engineering, or Mathematics (STEM) discipline and 2 years of experience OR a Master of Science degree in a STEM discipline
Bachelor of Science degree in a STEM discipline and 5 years of experience OR a Master of Science degree in a STEM discipline and 3 years of experience OR a PhD in a STEM discipline with 1 year of experience
Must have an active US Government Top Secret clearance
Ability to obtain and maintain Special Access Program (SAP) clearance
Familiarity in various aspects of advanced air and space assets and associated technologies
Knowledge of domain-specific radar principles
Experience in MATLAB, Python, C#, or C/C++

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
Flexible work arrangements
9/80 work schedule with every other Friday off
Phenomenal learning opportunities

ATS Keywords

✓ Tailor your resume

Applicant Tracking System Keywords

Tip: use these terms in your resume and cover letter to boost ATS matches.

Hard Skills & Tools

modelingsimulationanalysisrequirements developmentmission engineeringMATLABPythonC#C/C++radar principles

Soft Skills

communication

Certifications

Bachelor of Science degreeMaster of Science degreePhDUS Government Top Secret clearanceSpecial Access Program (SAP) clearance