Principal/Sr. Principal Engineer Systems Modeling Simulation – Aht
| Company | Northrop Grumman |
|---|---|
| Location | Halethorpe, MD, USA, Northridge, Los Angeles, CA, USA, Tucson, AZ, USA |
| Salary | $110300 – $206000 |
| Type | Full-Time |
| Degrees | Bachelor’s, Master’s |
| Experience Level | Senior, Expert or higher |
Requirements
- BS degree in software engineering, aerospace engineering, physics, systems engineering, or a related field is required with 5 years of experience or an MS degree in areas above with 3 years of experience is required.
- Previous experience, and proficiency in developing medium to large C++ cross platform desktop applications.
- Understanding of compilers, linkers and OS, Windows/Linux.
- Proficiency with Python and MATLAB.
- Knowledgeable in object-oriented design principles, with experience using multiple software design patterns.
- Understanding of distributed computing (Client-Server architecture, n-tier architecture, peer-to-peer architecture).
- Some experience with 6-DOF simulations or related simulations, or guidance, navigation and control algorithms for airborne platforms.
- Demonstrated ability to find innovative solutions to difficult technical problems.
- Sufficient background in physics to understand the basics of flight dynamics and sensors (material covered in first year engineering physics courses will suffice) or coursework in statistics beyond the general education level.
- Must have either an active Secret level clearance or an Interim clearance to start.
- Must be able to obtain an SCI level clearance.
Responsibilities
- Assist with integrating C++ based simulation of the AARGM ER missile system into a system of simulations.
- Use simulations to support live fire testing and to assist with verifying the weapon system with simulations.
- Work in software development, systems engineering, model and algorithm development, and various types of analysis.
Preferred Qualifications
- Comfortable using GIT as a configuration management system.
- Familiar with make files or CMAKE.
- Familiar with Distributed Simulation Systems protocols such as DIS or HLA.
- General mathematical background in linear algebra and differential equations.
- Experience using simulations to verify weapon systems.
- Experience in estimating/planning budget and schedule, and in tracking to that plan. Specific experience in doing so via an agile paradigm is strongly preferred.
- Experience with SysML, preferably with CAMEO.
- AJEM or other lethality modeling tools.
- AFSIM.