About the Role

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.

One of our most challenging new fields is Microelectronics Design and Applications (MDA), which combines the unique properties of superconductivity and quantum mechanics to develop radical new energy-efficient computing systems. MDA is seeking a Staff Software Systems Engineer with demonstrated ability to lead systems engineers in the development of new technologies to support our innovative MDA team in support of emerging supercomputing technologies.

What You'll Get to Do

• Develop and evaluate mathematical and computer-based models to simulate the behavior of complex systems, often in areas like aerospace, defense, advanced computing, or telecommunications
• Analyze simulation results to assess system performance, identify areas for improvement, and optimize designs
• Run simulations, manage data, and ensure the accuracy and reliability of the simulation environment
• Troubleshoot and diagnose technical issues with strong analytical and problem-solving skills to identify the root cause of problems and implement effective solutions
• Use simulation results to inform system design decisions and optimize performance parameters
• Provide systems test and integration support in the implementation of new systems or new baseline deployments
• Collaborate with engineers, scientists, and stakeholders to translate requirements into simulation models and effectively communicate findings
• Support system technical performance measurement definition and tracking
• Collaborate cross-functionally to ensure system/software designs align with system requirements
• Create and maintain technical documentation, reports, and presentations to support the simulation process and its results
• Develop and implement test plans to verify that each embedded software function performs as intended
• Capture customer needs translating them into System-Level requirements and Technical Performance Measures (TPMs)
• Assist with the generation of well-defined and executable system, subsystem, and software requirements documents, interface documents, and test and verification documents
• Define systems and demonstrations that combine technologies created by other MDA efforts into products that solve critical customer mission needs
• Drive the development and integration plan leading to the successful demonstration of cutting-edge capabilities
• Develop system level roadmaps capturing the advancement of MDA and other relevant technologies
• Work with the customer, partner, and supplier communities to develop the system conceptual systems leading to major program milestones / reviews (e.g., SRR, SFR, SDR, PDR, CDR)
• Analyze system requirements and develop an implementation plan complete with functional definitions and reasoned allocation of those functions between hardware and software components

Basic Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in a STEM discipline with 12 years of experience, a Master's degree in a STEM discipline with 10 years of experience or a PhD in a STEM discipline with 8 years of experience
• Ability to team plan, execute, and manage the technical scope, and support leadership planning
• Working knowledge of Object-Oriented Analysis and Design principles
• Proactive, independent, driven to take initiative and complete tasks without constant supervision
• Experience with various programming languages (Python, C/C++, etc.)
• Experience in Model-Based Systems Engineering languages (SysML/UML) and concepts
• Experience interpreting complex algorithms and requirements for implementation
• Candidate must be a US Citizen
• Candidate must be able to obtain and maintain the necessary US Government security clearance per customer's requirements

Preferred Qualifications

• Current active TS/SCI Clearance with Poly
• Proficient with DOORS, Cameo with the ability to write and decompose system requirements
• Ability to evaluate risks and tradeoffs and present solution options to management
• Experience using Atlassian tools to track agile backlog
• Experience generating and delivering documents (CDRLs) for government use
• Experience designing software using UML in Cameo or similar MBSE modeling tools
• Experience performing trade studies of COTS products for use in the delivered system

Work Requirements

• Location: On-site in Linthicum / Annapolis Junction, MD
• Travel: Yes, 10% of the time
• Clearance Type: Polygraph

Compensation and Benefits

Salary Range: $169,000.00 - $265,600.00

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
• Relocation assistance may be available

Additional Information

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.