Infrared Hardbody Missile Modeling Engineer 2/3 with Security Clearance

RELOCATION ASSISTANCE: No relocation assistance available 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. 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 Space Systems is looking for an Infrared Hardbody Missile Modeling Engineer 2/3 to support the Threat Modeling Center for the Missile Defense System group, located at the Schriever SFB, Colorado. The Threat Modeling Center (TMC) is responsible for the development and delivery of high-fidelity threat modeling products in support of MDA and MDA's Ballistic Missile Defense System. The Missile Modeling Engineer role serves as a developer and verifier of kinematic threat models developed to support MDA's various use cases. Basic Qualifications: For 2: Bachelor's degree in engineering, aeronautics, physics, math or related discipline with 2+ years of relevant professional experience. Or master's degree in aforementioned field with 0+ years of relevant professional experience. For 3: Bachelor's degree in engineering, aeronautics, physics, math or related discipline with 5+ years of relevant professional experience. Or master's degree in aforementioned field with 3+ years of relevant professional experience. Possess and active DoD Secret Clearance with the ability to obtain a DoD Top Secret Clearance Strong knowledge of heat transfer and thermodynamics phenomena with experience using thermal analysis and/or IR signature prediction tools (ANSYS suite, TAITherm, Simcenter, OSC, Optisig, etc.)
Ability to interpret, modify and create CAD packages based on provided intelligence data.
Must be able to research, interpret, and verify parameters required to build and replicate signature models for all applicable objects within missile or space launch vehicle trajectories.
This position requires a detail-oriented engineer responsible for developing ballistic and advanced/hypersonic infrared hardbody threat models with little to no supervision for use in a variety of modeling and simulation tools/frameworks/media.
Must be able to author highly technical Verification and Validation (V&V) documents. Experience utilizing Matlab and/or LaTex is preferred.
Must be self-motivated, able to work in a dynamic team environment Preferred Qualifications: Experience with IR sensors and processing related data files
Knowledge of atmospheric attenuation models (such as MODTRAN) Programming background to include languages such as MATLAB and Python Experience working with intelligence centers Ability to obtain a DoD Top Secret Clearance What We Can Offer You: Northrop Grumman provides a comprehensive benefits package and a work environment that encourages your growth and supports the mutual success of our people and our company. Northrop Grumman benefits give you the flexibility and control to choose the benefits that make the most sense for you and your family. Your benefits will include the following: Health Plan Savings Plan Paid Time Off Education Assistance Training and Development Flexible Work Arrangements Salary Range: $81,300.00 - $121,900.00Salary Range 2: $100,300.00 - $150,500.00 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 U.S. Citizenship is required for all positions with a government clearance and certain other restricted positions.