Northrop Grumman · United States-Florida-Melbourne ·
Develop and maintain system-level modeling and simulation architectures for aerospace systems using MBSE and SysML/DoDAF, ensuring performance and interoperability while supporting design and verification.
Northrop Grumman Aeronautics Systems has an opening for Systems Engineer/Modeling Simulation 2/3 to join our team of qualified, diverse individuals within our Air Dominance organization. This role is located in Melbourne, FL.
This position can be filled at either a level 2 or a level 3.
As a Systems Engineer 2/3 – Mod & Sim, the candidate will support the development and maintenance of system-level modeling and simulation architectures used to design, analyze, and verify complex aerospace systems. Working under the guidance of senior engineers, the individual will help define key capabilities and performance requirements for the Mod & Sim environment, assist with defining external interfaces between models, simulations, and physical systems, and contribute to the system implementation approach and operational concept. The candidate will help ensure Mod & Sim requirements are met and support performance evaluations in collaboration with the customer and broader engineering team. The successful candidate will be able to analyze architectures and contribute to the development of select DoDAF and/or SysML viewpoints that support modeling, simulation, and digital engineering activities.
Essential Functions
• Support definition and maintenance of Mod & Sim system architectures to enable system design, integration, and test
• Assist with Architecture, CONOPS, and use case development for the modeling and simulation environment using model-based systems engineering (MBSE) methodologies
• Perform functional analysis, basic timeline analysis, trade studies, requirements allocation, and interface definition focused on Mod & Sim capabilities (e.g., constructive/virtual simulations, SIL/HIL) under senior engineer guidance
• Contribute to trade studies to compare modeling and simulation approaches, tools, and integration strategies
• Support systems requirements analysis for the Mod & Sim environment, including performance, fidelity, and interoperability requirements
• Assist with management of Mod & Sim-related requirements, including decomposition, allocation to models/simulations, and verification/validation through analysis and simulation-based methods
• Help develop and maintain DoDAF and/or SysML viewpoints and model artifacts describing simulation architecture, data flows, and operational scenarios
• Collaborate closely with vehicle/system design teams to ensure the Mod & Sim environment supports design decisions, risk reduction, and test planning
Basic Qualifications
• (Level 2) Bachelor’s degree in a STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering, Math) discipline with 2 years of engineering-related experience, OR Master’s degree in STEM with 0 years of experience
• Must have an active DoD Top Secret clearance
• Foundation in Model Based Systems Engineering (MBSE) and architecture development (coursework, projects, or internships)
• Exposure to modeling and simulation (e.g., dynamic system modeling, simulation frameworks, or similar academic/industry experience)
• (Level 3) Bachelor’s degree in a STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering, Math) discipline with 5 years of engineering-related experience, OR Master’s degree in STEM with 2 years of experience
• Must have an active DoD Top Secret clearance
• Foundation in Model Based Systems Engineering (MBSE) and architecture development (coursework, projects, or internships)
• Exposure to modeling and simulation (e.g., dynamic system modeling, simulation frameworks, or similar academic/industry experience)
Preferred Qualifications
• Degree in Aerospace Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Systems Engineering, or a closely related discipline, with some experience in Mod & Sim and MBSE (academic, project, co-op, or internship)
• Applied knowledge of aircraft or aerospace system design and performance (coursework, senior design, or research)
• Experience in a military aerospace or other highly regulated development environment (internship/co-op acceptable)
• Hands-on experience with MBSE tools such as Cameo MagicDraw, Rhapsody, Sparx EA, or Enterprise Architect (coursework or project experience acceptable)
• Experience creating or modifying DoDAF or SysML artifacts, especially Operational and Functional viewpoints, aligned with modeling and simulation activities
• Familiarity with integrating or using models and simulations (e.g., MATLAB/Simulink, AFSIM, JSBSim, or similar tools) as part of analysis or design projects
Primary Level Salary Range: $79,300.00 - $147,600.00Secondary Level Salary Range: $0.00 - $0.00The above salary range represents a general guideline; however, Northrop Grumman considers a number of factors when determining base salary offers such as the scope and responsibilities of the position and the candidate's experience, education, skills and current market conditions.Depending on the position, employees may be eligible for overtime, shift differential, and a discretionary bonus in addition to base pay. Annual bonuses are designed to reward individual contributions as well as allow employees to share in company results. Employees in Vice President or Director positions may be eligible for Long Term Incentives. In addition, Northrop Grumman provides a variety of benefits including health insurance coverage, life and disability insurance, savings plan, Company paid holidays and paid time off (PTO) for vacation and/or personal business.The application period for the job is estimated to be 20 days from the job posting date. However, this timeline may be shortened or extended depending on business needs and the availability of qualified candidates.Northrop Grumman is an Equal Opportunity Employer, making decisions without regard to race, color, religion, creed, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, national origin, age, veteran status, disability, or any other protected class. For our complete EEO and pay transparency statement, please visit http://www.northropgrumman.com/EEO. U.S. Citizenship is required for all positions with a government clearance and certain other restricted positions.