Associate Systems Mod Sim Engineer, Secret Required

Northrop Grumman

Associate Systems Modeling Simulations Engineer supporting Operations Analysis and Modeling and Simulation for Aeronautics Systems at Northrop Grumman. Collaborating on technical documentation and studies to inform trade studies and requirements.

Posted 6/25/2026full-timeSan Diego • California • 🇺🇸 United StatesJuniorMid-Level💰 $63,900 - $111,000 per yearWebsite

Tech Stack

Tools & technologies

Python

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Support Operations Analysis and Modeling and Simulation (M&S) activities for Aeronautics Systems
Plan and execute studies (trade studies, sensitivity analyses, Monte Carlo) and analyze results
Develop complex algorithms and scripts for use in mission simulation tools
Develop, integrate, and maintain analytical models and simulation tools (e.g., MATLAB/Python/Simulink)
Solicit input from stakeholders and communicate results to leadership
Prepare clear technical documentation and present results to stakeholders

Requirements

What you’ll need

Bachelor’s degree from an accredited institution by August 2026
Major in a STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering or Math) degree
Coursework in Aeronautics, Meteorology, Civil Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Materials Science, Software Engineering, Physics, or Applied Mathematics
Active U.S. Government security clearance (with background investigation within past 5 years or enrolled into Continuous Evaluation)
Able to obtain and maintain Program Special access (U.S. citizenship required)

Benefits

Comp & perks

Relocation assistance may be available
Active U.S. Government security clearance is required (Secret)
Opportunity to work on revolutionary systems and technologies

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Hard Skills & Tools

algorithm developmentscriptingdata analysismodelingsimulationMonte Carlo methodssensitivity analysistrade studiesanalytical modeling

Soft Skills

communicationstakeholder engagementtechnical documentationpresentation skills

Certifications

Bachelor's degreeU.S. Government security clearance