Requisition ID: R10189604
• Category: Engineering
• Location: Schriever AFB, Colorado, United States of America
• Clearance Type: Secret
• Telecommute: No- Teleworking not available for this position
• Shift: 1st Shift (United States of America)
• Travel Required: Yes, 10% of the Time
• Positions Available: 1
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. The Specialized Warfighter Development Contract (SWDC) Threat Products and Services organization is responsible for the development and delivery of high fidelity threat data products in support of the Missile Defense Agency's (MDA's) Ground Test event simulations.
The Radar Cross Section (RCS) Modeling and Simulation Engineer 2 role will help develop, analyze and Quality Control RCS models, produce RCS signatures, and be responsible for the verification and validation of RCS signatures.
This position requires a detail-oriented engineer responsible for understanding RCS models, adjusting RCS models to work within the TMC's RCS generation framework, understanding and verifying RCS results, and providing documentation required for running threat data in Ground Test architectures.  
The RCS Modeling Engineer will support the Missile Modeling team on Schriever Space Force Base, Colorado Springs, CO. This role requires employees to be onsite daily. No relocation assistance is available.
Essential Functions:

• Good understanding of Radar systems and RCS phenomenology as well as Modeling and Simulation methods and processes.
• Willing to work in new areas of development and be able to pioneer new capability development and requirements.
• Effectively communicate requirements and processes to fellow engineers, system engineers, software developers.
• Comfortable working with little or no direct supervision and work as an integral member of an Agile cross-functional team.
Basic Qualifications:

• Bachelor's Degree in a STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering or Mathematics) discipline from an accredited university and 2 years of related experience, or a Master's degree in a STEM discipline and 0 years experience,
• Must already possess an active DoD Secret clearance.
• Ability to collaborate with systems engineers, software engineers, model end users, and MDA Ground Test stakeholders to ensure RCS model requirements are met
• Understanding of electromagnetic energy transmission, reflection, and scattering.
• Strong knowledge of Radar principles and Radar Cross Section models.
• Ability to develop Radar Cross Section signature models from specifications.
• Experience using Computer Aided Design (CAD) tools and models.
• Understanding of the flight characteristics, motion, and performance of missile systems.
• Experience with verification and validation of RCS simulation results.
• Must be self-motivated, able to work in a dynamic team environment.
Preferred Requirements:

• Experience modeling missile Radar Cross Section signature representations.
• Ability to run method of moments codes.
• Experience developing FACET models from CAD.
• Understanding and experience with High Performance Computing architectures.
• Ability to reduce simulation outputs to RCS averages and scattering point representations.
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
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Salary Range: $81,300 - $121,900
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 committed to hiring and retaining a diverse workforce. We are proud to be an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action 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/AA and Pay Transparency statement, please visit. U.S. Citizenship is required for all positions with a government clearance and certain other restricted positions.PDN-9e774f2e-ae0f-4c87-a893-0d233968ed43