Operations Analysis Simulations Engineer LV 2/3

Northrop Grumman

. Perform modeling, simulation, and analysis to support program development, execution, and related research and development projects .

Posted 10/15/2026full-timeUnited StatesJuniorMid-Level💰 $79,300 - $171,000 per yearWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in modeling, simulation, and analysis to support advanced air vehicle concepts and technologies, with a strong focus on mission engineering and operational effectiveness in threat environments. Proficient in utilizing programming languages and modeling tools to assess system performance and survivability.

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Modeling And SimulationMission EngineeringThreat System AnalysisMATLAB ProgrammingActive U.S. Government Top Secret Security Clearance

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Hard Skills

ModelingSimulationAnalysisSurvivability AnalysisRadar ModelingSignal ProcessingData ProcessingC/C++ ProgrammingPython ProgrammingC# Programming

Soft Skills

Team CollaborationIndependent WorkTechnical Communication

Tools & Technologies

AFSIMSuppressorESAMSSTKLinuxUnix

Certifications & Qualifications

Bachelor Of Science Degree In STEMMaster Of Science Degree In STEMPhD In STEMActive U.S. Government Top Secret Security Clearance

Industry Keywords

Advanced Air And Space AssetsElectronic WarfareLow ObservablesSensor PayloadsGround StationsCountermeasuresMission Performance AnalysisOperational Effectiveness

Tech Stack

Tools & technologies

LinuxPythonUnixC++

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Perform modeling, simulation, and analysis to support program development, execution, and related research and development projects
Support the lead in developing or assessing new requirements and evaluating advanced air vehicle concepts and technologies
Support mission engineering activities to trade performance capabilities of new systems and architectures against cost and mission requirements
Develop mission-relevant scenarios
Assess operational effectiveness of existing and emerging systems and capabilities in the threat environment
Communicate across engineering disciplines and technology areas to integrate capabilities
Support military systems modeling and simulation
Conduct threat system analysis
Conduct system survivability analysis
Conduct mission performance/effectiveness analysis

Requirements

What you’ll need

LV2: Bachelor of Science degree in a STEM discipline and 2 years of experience OR a Master of Science degree in a STEM discipline
LV3: 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
Active U.S. Government Top Secret Security Clearance required, with a background investigation completed within the last 6 years or current enrollment in Continuous Evaluation
Ability to obtain and maintain Special Access Program (SAP) clearance within a reasonable amount of time as determined by business needs
Familiarity with advanced air and space assets and associated technologies, including low observables, electronic warfare, radar modeling/analysis, RF/IR/EO/acoustic modeling/analysis, survivability analysis, countermeasures, operations, sensor payloads, and ground stations
Ability to work independently and in a team in a fast-paced environment
Ability to brief technical approach and status to senior management
Familiarity with Linux and/or Unix-based development
Knowledge of domain-specific radar principles, including signal processing, target acquisition, target tracking, resource management, discrimination, and battle manager interfaces
Experience with air vehicle sensors, data processing/fusion, data links, navigation, or vehicle control
Experience with MATLAB, Python, C#, C/C++, or other advanced programming languages
Familiarity with USAF modeling and simulation tools such as AFSIM, Suppressor, ESAMS, STK, or other engagement- or mission-level models
U.S. Citizenship required for positions with a government clearance and certain other restricted positions

Benefits

Comp & perks

Relocation assistance may be available
Flexible work arrangements
9/80 work schedule with every other Friday off
Phenomenal learning opportunities
Exposure to a wide variety of projects and customers
Friendly team environment
Overtime eligibility, depending on position
Shift differential, depending on position
Discretionary bonus eligibility
Health insurance coverage
Life and disability insurance
Savings plan
Company-paid holidays
Paid time off (PTO) for vacation and/or personal business