Systems Modeling and Simulation Engineer

RELOCATION ASSISTANCE: Relocation assistance may be available CLEARANCE REQUIRED FOR START: Yes CLEARANCE TYPE: Secret TRAVEL: Yes, 25% of the Time Description At Northrop Grumman, our employees have incredible opportunities to work on revolutionary systems that impact people's lives around the world today, and for generations to come. Our pioneering and inventive spirit has enabled us to be at the forefront of many technological advancements in our nation's history - from the first flight across the Atlantic Ocean, to stealth bombers, to landing on the moon. We look for people who have bold new ideas, courage and a pioneering spirit to join forces to invent the future, and have fun along the way. Our culture thrives on intellectual curiosity, cognitive diversity and bringing your whole self to work — and we have an insatiable drive to do what others think is impossible. Our employees are not only part of history, they're making history. Northrop Grumman Aerospace Systems has an opening for an Systems Modeling and Simulation Engineer , to join our team of qualified, diverse individuals. This position will be full time in the office and located in San Diego, CA (preferred) or Palmdale, CA. Successful candidates will be ready to analyze current inventory effectiveness using statistical analysis, account for various changing configurations, and apply probability-based analytics to optimize recommendations and maximize positive impacts to key performance indicators. Previous experience in aviation and defense programs, familiarity with Monte Carlo simulations, and aptitude for project management and communication are critical skills for this position. Key Responsibilities: Key aspects include organization and self-drive to gather required information, work with stakeholders, and provide analyses and presentations regarding: • Developing new and/or integrate existing system simulation frameworks, performance models and algorithms, threat models, and command and control models. • Simulate real-time operation and develop software/models that represent projected behavior of systems. • Develop, integrate, and use advanced graphical user interfaces and visualization tools. • Model operational environments, perform trade studies via computer simulation and recommend alternative architectures. • Perform operational analysis and mission effectiveness analysis. • Develop and integrate mission concept development, Level of Repair Analysis (LORA), spares sensitivity, Operations and Support (O&S) cost analyses / ROI, and model-based system engineering. • Develop and adapt existing models, methods, and simulations to support the design, development, and sustainment of system design concepts and technologies. We offer flexible work arrangements, 9/80 work schedule with every other Friday off, phenomenal learning opportunities, exposure to a wide variety of projects and customers, and a very friendly team environment. We are looking for self-motivated, proactive, and goal-oriented people to help us grow our services and become even better at what we do.   Basic Qualifications for Engineer Systems Modeling and Simulation: • Bachelor's degree in a Science, Technology, Engineering, or Mathematics (STEM) discipline and 2 years of statistical analysis, data analysis, or system modeling experience in a professional environment; OR Master’s degree in a Science, Technology, Engineering, or Mathematics (STEM) discipline and 0 years experience. • Must have advanced proficiency with MS Excel (extensive formula calculations, pivot tables/charts, macros, etc.) • Must have an active US Government Secret clearance (with a background investigation completed within the last 6 years or currently enrolled into Continuous Evaluation). • Must have the