2027 Associate Engineer Systems Modeling Simulation / Engineer Systems Modeling Simulation
Northrop Grumman
- Location
- United States California Palmdale
- Work model
- On-Site
- Level
- Entry
- Posted
- Aug 13, 2026
About this role
RELOCATION ASSISTANCE: Relocation assistance may be available CLEARANCE REQUIRED FOR START: Yes CLEARANCE TYPE: Top 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. Northrop Grumman is seeking an Associate Engineer Systems Modeling Simulation / Engineer Systems Modeling Simulation . This position will be located at our Aeronautics Systems Sector in one of the following locations: Palmdale, CA / Redondo Beach, CA / El Segundo, CA / San Diego, CA The qualified candidate will become part of Northrop Grumman’s Product Support organization. The selected candidate will develop new and/or integrate existing system simulation frameworks, performance models, and algorithms. Other duties include: Developing and implementing mathematical models, both deterministic and stochastic, to simulate operations and behavior of systems. Applying modeling and simulation best practices and techniques to mission and system analyses. Developing and integrating mission concept development, Level of Repair Analysis (LORA), and spares optimization assessments. Performing Operations and Support (O&S) cost analyses and return-on-investment (ROI) assessments to inform decision-making. Applying model-based systems engineering principles to support system design, analysis, and verification activities. Communicating effectively with internal and external customers with minimal supervision and clearly articulating the significance of modeled results in a detailed and understandable manner. Operating in a fast-paced work environment with high expectations, handling significantly diverse assignments, and collaborating in team settings across all organizational levels. This requisition may be filled at either an Associate Engineer Systems Modeling Simulation (T01) or E ngineer Systems Modeling Simulation (T02). Basic Qualifications for an Associate Engineer Systems Modeling Simulation (T01) A candidate, regardless of age and hiring source, must meet ALL of the below criteria. The candidate must: Be completing or has completed their Bachelor’s degree from an accredited institution by August 2027. Be majoring in or having majored in a STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering or Math) degree. Be able to obtain and maintain a U.S. Government security clearance (U.S. citizenship is a pre-requisite) as well as Program Special access within a reasonable period of time, as determined by the company to meet its business needs (U.S. citizenship is a pre-requisite). Final approved U.S. Government security clearance (U.S. citizenship is a pre-requisite) as well as Program Special Access may be required to start. Basic Qualifications for an Engineer Systems Modeling Simulation (T02) A candidate, regardless of age and hiring source, must meet ALL of the below criteria. The candidate must: Be completing or has completed their Master’s degree from an accredited institution by August 2027, or be completing or has completed their Bachelor's degree from an accredited institution by August 2027 and 2 years of related engineering experience. Be majoring in or having majored in a STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering or Math) degree. Be able to obtain and maintain a U.S. Government security clearance