Flight Simulation Engineer Jobs in Utah (NOW HIRING)

RELOCATION ASSISTANCE: Relocation assistance may be available
CLEARANCE REQUIRED FOR START: Yes
CLEARANCE TYPE: Secret
TRAVEL: Yes, 10% of the TimeDescription
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Northrop Grumman Defense Systems is seeking a Associate Systems / Systems Engineer (T01/T02) for Post Flight Analysis within Modeling, Simulation, and Analysis (MS&A). This position is located in Roy, UT and supports the Sentinel program.
What You'll Get To Do:
As a Post Flight Analysis Systems Engineer, you will be responsible for developing and maintaining analysis tools and conducting post flight analysis. Candidates should be knowledgeable in one or more of the following areas: optical data processing, radar metric and signature processing, orbital mechanics, flight dynamics, aerodynamics, statistical mathematics, flight control, and guidance and navigation. A successful candidate would be familiar with one or more of the following scripting/programming languages: MATLAB, Fortran, and C++.
Specific duties to include, but are not limited to the following:

• Metric and signature radar processing for a flight test vehicle
• Optical data processing for a flight test vehicle
• Modify existing post-flight analysis tools written in MATLAB and C++
• Develop modernized tools based on legacy Fortran tools
• Flight test data analysis to include Best Estimate of Trajectory generation, GPS signal processing and refinement, and RV accuracy analysis
• System performance assessment, requirements analysis, verification and validation, design, development, and integration
• Create technical reports and present analysis results
• Interface with internal and external customers
• Participation in a collaborative Agile environment

Basic Qualifications:
This requisition may be filled at either the Associate Systems Engineer level (T01) or Systems Engineer level (T02).
Associate Systems Engineer (T01):

• Bachelor of Science degree in a STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering or Mathematics) discipline from an accredited university and 1 years of experience, 0 years of experience with a Master of Science degree

Systems Engineer (T02):

• Bachelor of Science degree in a STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering, or Mathematics) discipline and 2 years of related experience; 0 years of experience with a Master of Science degree

Requirements for both levels:

• Must be a US Citizen with an active U.S. Government Secret Clearance, at time of application, current and within scope, with an investigation date within the last 6 years
• Must have the ability to obtain and maintain Special Access Program (SAP) approval within a reasonable period of time, as determined by the company to meet its business need
• Experience with one or more of the following languages: C++, Fortran, MATLAB

Preferred Qualifications

• Active Top Secret Clearance
• Degree in Aerospace Engineering, Electrical Engineering, or Mechanical Engineering
• Experience in modeling, simulation, and analysis
• Experience with radar processing
• Experience with one or more of the following knowledge areas: ICBM flight dynamics, targeting, orbital mechanics, reentry dynamics, Object Oriented Programing (OOP)
• Experience with version control management software similar to Git
• Experience with software documentation development, testing (unit or functional), or Verification & Validation (V&V)
• Demonstrated expertise soliciting input from internal and external stakeholders, synthesizing data, and communicating complex results to technical and non-technical stakeholders at various levels
• Advanced use of standard Microsoft Office products to include development tools

Position Benefits
As a full-time employee of Northrop Grumman, you are eligible for our robust benefits package including:

• Medical, Dental & Vision coverage
• 401k
• Educational Assistance
• Life Insurance
• Employee Assistance Programs & Work/Life Solutions
• Paid Time Off
• Health & Wellness Resources
• Employee Discounts

https://www.northropgrumman.com/who-we-are/total-rewards-benefits/
This position's standard work schedule is a 9/80. The 9/80 schedule allows employees who work a nine-hour day Monday through Thursday to take every other Friday off.
This role may offer a competitive relocation assistance package.
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Primary Level Salary Range: $65,800.00 - $98,800.00
Secondary Level Salary Range: $79,300.00 - $118,900.00
The 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.