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$79k – $138k per year
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In office (Melbourne)
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Senior · 5+ years exp
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Full-Time

Confirmed on the employer's own hiring board on Nov 1, 2026. First seen by Alion on Oct 22, 2026. Northrop Grumman scores B on the Alion truth index.

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Northrop Grumman is an American defence contractor whose oldest predecessor was founded in 1939, and which took its present form through the 1994 combination of Northrop and Grumman. It builds strategic systems including the B-21 Raider bomber and the Sentinel intercontinental ballistic missile programme, military and civil space systems, radars and electronic warfare equipment, autonomous aircraft, and mission systems and software for the United States armed forces and allied governments. Headquartered in Falls Church, Virginia and listed on the New York Stock Exchange, it earns the large majority of its revenue from the American government and employs close to one hundred thousand people.
RELOCATION ASSISTANCE: Relocation assistance may be availableCLEARANCE REQUIRED FOR START: NoCLEARANCE TYPE: SecretTRAVEL: Yes, 10% of the Time

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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 is seeking a Systems Modeling Simulation Engineer (T02) or a Principal Systems Modeling Simulation Engineer (T03). This position will be located onsite in Melbourne, FL or San Diego, CA.

In this role, you will be asked to manage a team that conducts research, develops models, and performs analysis of a wide variety of system types to drive the development of requirements, refine existing requirements, and influence the pursuit of future technologies and capabilities. You will work within the Product Support organization on forward looking (projection based) metrics to status the health and capabilities of weapon systems. The successful candidate will possess strong communication and technical writing skills, as well as the ability to handle multiple technical tasks and present to leadership. Skills in the areas of data transformation, discrete event simulation, Monte Carlo simulations, mathematical optimization, regression analyses, trend & sensitivity analysis, data sampling, and computing are essential.

Modeling & Simulation analysis tasks will include:

  • Spares Forecasting
  • Readiness Modeling
  • Obsolescence Forecasting
  • Level of Repair (LOR) Analysis
  • Cost Analysis
  • Business Case Analysis
  • Cost per Flight Hour Analysis

The Candidate must possess strong communication and writing skills, as well as the ability to handle multiple tasks. Proficiency with Tableau, R, Python, VBA, PowerQuery, Microsoft Access, Arena, or other programming language for data analytics is essential.

The selected candidate should thrive in a fast-paced work environment with high expectations, significantly diverse assignments, and collaborative/team settings across all levels.

*Position may be offered as a level 2 or level 3*

Basic Qualifications for a Systems Modeling Simulation Engineer (T02):

  • Bachelors degree in STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering or Math) and 2 years of related experience; OR a Masters Degree in STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering or Math).
  • Your ability to obtain and maintain a US Government Security clearance and any program access(es) required for the position within a reasonable period of time, as determined by the company.

Basic Qualifications for a Principal Systems Modeling Simulation Engineer (T03):

  • Bachelors degree in STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering or Math) and 5 years of related experience; OR a Masters Degree in STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering or Math) and 3 years of related experience.
  • Your ability to obtain and maintain a US Government Security clearance and any program access(es) required for the position within a reasonable period of time, as determined by the company.

Preferred Qualifications Both levels:

  • Active US Government Security clearance
Primary Level Salary Range: $79,300.00 - $137,600.00Secondary Level Salary Range: $98,400.00 - $171,000.00The 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.
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