Sentinel - Sr Principal Post Flight Analysis Systems Engineer - 20147
- Compensation
- Not disclosed
- Location
- United States-Utah-Roy
- Work setup
- Not specified
- Seniority
- Principal
- Employment
- Full time
- Experience
- 2+ years
- Category
- Software engineering
- Posted
Skills
Must have
- Bachelor of Science degree in a STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering, or Mathematics) discipline and 8 years of related experience; 6 years of experience with a Master of Science degree; 4 years exp
- Must be a US Citizen with an active U.S. Government DoD Secret security clearance at time of application with an investigation completed within the last 6 years
- Must have the ability to obtain a U.S. Government DoD Top Secret security clearance within a reasonable period of time, as determined by the company to meet its business need
- 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++, Python, MATLAB
- Experience with Systems Engineering (SE) including requirements management and the verification and validation process
- Advanced use of standard Microsoft Office products to include development tools
- 2+ years of experience in modeling, simulation, and analysis
Nice to have
- 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 understanding of functional requirement development, requirements analysis, functional analysis, trades, and architecture definition
- Demonstrated expertise soliciting input from internal and external stakeholders, synthesizing data, and communicating complex results to technical and non-technical stakeholders at various levels
- Experience with reentry vehicles and telemetry
- 1+ years of experience conducting post-flight ICBM accuracy analysis
Full description
RELOCATION ASSISTANCE: Relocation assistance may be available
CLEARANCE REQUIRED FOR START: Yes
CLEARANCE TYPE: Secret
TRAVEL: Yes, 10% of the Time
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.
Join Northrop Grumman on our continued mission to push the boundaries of possible across land, sea, air, space, and cyberspace. Enjoy a culture where your voice is valued and start contributing to our team of passionate professionals providing real-life solutions to our world’s biggest challenges. We take pride in creating purposeful work and allowing our employees to grow and achieve their goals every day by Defining Possible. With our competitive pay and comprehensive benefits, we have the right opportunities to fit your life and launch your career today.
Northrop Grumman Defense Systems is seeking a Sr. Principal Post Flight Analysis Systems Engineer (T04) 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. Candidate should be knowledgeable in one or more of the following areas: reentry vehicle performance analysis, 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++.
- Requirements analysis for development of analytical tools
- 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