Flight Simulator Jobs in Phoenix, AZ (NOW HIRING)

RELOCATION ASSISTANCE: Relocation assistance may be available CLEARANCE REQUIRED FOR START: Yes CLEARANCE TYPE: Secret TRAVEL: No Description 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. Do you want to work at an international company with endless opportunities for growth and advancement.

Are you eager to join a trust-based, globally-connected team, where your contributions will define what's possible. We are looking for team members who want to solve interesting, complex problems that protect our nation. Your talents and passion are most important to us.

If you don't know a language, program, or platform, we will teach you. Become a part of our enthusiastic team where we have fun working together and take pride in our contributions to the nation's safety. We are recruiting for junior and mid-level engineers with backgrounds in Guidance, Navigation, and Controls (GNC) Engineering and/or Modeling, Simulation, and Analysis (MS&A) to support our team in Chandler, AZ.

Due to the nature of this work, this position will be 100% on-site. Key Skills and Responsibilities Design, develop, implement, verify, and test high-quality software and simulation toolchains Work on a 6 degree of freedom (6DoF) simulation to design and test missile flight code Work with 6DoF simulation models to evaluate system performance Experience with missile flight dynamics, autopilot and guidance design, and implementation into missile flight code Experience with various trajectory optimization software and tools MS&A Focus Area Candidates with experience in Modeling, Simulation, and Analysis (MS&A) are encouraged to apply. In addition to the core responsibilities, MS&A-focused engineers may: Develop, implement, and validate high-fidelity physical and statistical models for flight vehicles, interceptors, or spacecraft Design, maintain, and enhance simulation environments for complex missile and space system performance evaluation Conduct trade studies and scenario-based analysis to support engineering design and requirements verification Analyze large datasets from simulation outputs, perform root cause analysis, and communicate findings clearly to engineering teams and management Support Verification, Validation, and Accreditation (VV&A) of simulation models; assist with configuration management of simulation tools and models Utilize modeling and simulation tools such as MATLAB, Simulink, STK, C++, Python, or similar; experience with missile or launch vehicle simulation environments is a plus Collaborate closely with Systems Engineering, GNC, and Test teams to ensure alignment of simulation deliverables with broader program objectives What Does Success Look Like.

As a successful employee, you will: Be an active and integral member of your team Channel your enthusiasm to innovate Be part of a supportive team that develops and deploys technologies that matter to our national security Work with agility, flexibility, and collaboration to explore creative ideas Basic Qualifications for Levels 1-4: Bachelor's degree with 1 year of professional experience (Level 1) Bachelor's degree with 2 years of professional experience, or Master's degree with 1 year (Level 2) Bachelor's degree with 5 years of professional experience, or Master's degree with 3 years, or PhD with 1 year (Level 3) Bachelor's degree with 8 years of professional experience, or Master's degree with 6 years, or PhD with 4 years (Level 4) Will consider an additional 4+ years of experience in lieu of degree. Requires an active U.S. Government Secret security clearance at time of application, current and within scope Directly related Guidance Navigation and Control (GNC) experience Preferred Qualifications: Master's or PhD in a relevant engineering discipline Top Secret clearance Curious about all the exciting developments with the Northrop Grumman Space Sector

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#AZSpace #SpaceGNCJobs #SpaceEngJobs This requisition is eligible for ERAP in accordance with the Space ERAP criteria - Space Employee Referral Award Program (ERAP). Primary Level Salary Range: $65,800.00 - $184,200.00 Secondary Level Salary Range: $0.00 - $0.00 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.