Senior Principal Software - Algorithms and Simulations Engineer

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 Space Systems is looking for a Senior Principal Software, Algorithms, and Simulations Engineer to support the Launch Vehicles organization in Chandler, Arizona. Job Responsibilities: Create high fidelity simulations and models for missile design, performance assessment, and flight test support. Develop and implement modeling solutions, conduct trade studies and evaluation of system and subsystem performance. Deploy EO phenomenology and advanced physics concepts in a software implementation. Research and develop novel EO modeling solutions. Collaborate with Guidance, Navigation & Control (GNC) and other department personnel to perform simulation activities. Provide technical expertise for the simulation products of GPI, assist other Modeling Engineers in the preparation of detailed plans, and interact with government counterparts as an authority on simulation products. Work in a team environment, leading efforts specific to modelling & simulation and supporting additional, varied program efforts.