Sr Principal Engineer Systems Modeling Simulation

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RELOCATION ASSISTANCE: Relocation assistance may be available CLEARANCE REQUIRED FOR START: No CLEARANCE TYPE: Secret TRAVEL: Yes, 10% 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 Aeronautics Systems  has an opening for a  Senior Principal Systems Modeling & Simulation Engineer  to join our team of qualified, diverse individuals within our MDC2 Product Support of organization. This role is located onsite in  Melbourne, FL. In this role you will support the E-2D Hawkeye Program designing readiness and cost improvement solutions for aircraft sustainment in a performance based environment.  Modeling and Simulation Analysis will include: cost analysis (Development, Production, Operations & Support, and Business Case Analysis; Readiness (Reliability & Maintainability (R&M) Improvement, Spares forecasting, Fleet Readiness Modeling); Obsolescence forecasting; Level of Repair Analysis (LORA); and spares modeling.  Candidate will interface with other functional departments, including Air Vehicle, Avionics, Systems Engineering, R&M, Diminishing Material Shortages (DMS) team, Support Hardware, Global Supply Chain and supplier design engineers, as well as interfacing with the US Navy customer to understand requirements, collect data and strategize/provide solutions.  Candidate should possess skills in the areas of statistics, simulation modeling, trend & sensitivity analysis, data sampling, and computing. Obsolescence Analysis will include participation in development of processes and tools required to ensure DMS solutions are proactive and cost effective.  Candidate must have an understanding of Logistics/Product Support Concepts and strategies including R&M.  Prior Military experience is a plus.  Travel to support customer / supplier interface may be required.    The Candidate must possess strong communication and writing skills, as well as the ability to handle multiple tasks. Proficiency with Microsoft Tools is essential. Interim secret clearance is also required. Basic Qualifications: • Must have a Bachelors degree in a STEM field and at least 8 years of relevant military / professional experience, OR a Master's Degree in a STEM field and at least 6 years of relevant military / professional experience, OR a PhD and at least 4 years of relevant military / professional experience • Must have an understanding of basic reliability/maintainability data and statistical analysis.  • Understanding in LORA and spares modeling • Familiarity with other Product Support disciplines • Ability to obtain and maintain a U.S. government secret clearance Preferred Qualifications • Experience in Sustainment Modeling, Aircraft Obsolescence, BCA, LORA  and O&S Cost estimating • Systems performance monitoring and analysis • Strong communication, interpersonal, and leadership skills, including project/analysis lead experience • Current Active U.S. government secret clearance. Primary Level Salary Range: $122,800.00 - $184,200.00 The above salary range represents a ge

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