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Skillbridge Principal / Senior Mission Engineering Systems Engin with Security Clearance

Northrop GrummanBaltimore, MD🇺🇸United StatesPosted 22 Jul 2026

Why This Role Stands Out

This SkillBridge opportunity at Northrop Grumman offers you a chance to apply your expertise in mission engineering systems within a leading global security company, contributing to revolutionary projects that shape the future. You'll thrive here if you possess a pioneering spirit and a drive for innovation, making this an exceptional step in your transition to a civilian career. Apply today to gain invaluable experience and be part of history in the making.

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On Site
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Leader

Job Description

RELOCATION ASSISTANCE: No relocation assistance available CLEARANCE REQUIRED FOR START: Yes CLEARANCE TYPE: Secret TRAVEL: Yes, 10% of the TimeDescription 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. As one of the largest global security companies in the world, Northrop Grumman is proud to help our nation's military personnel navigate their next chapter into civilian careers. Approximately 20% of Northrop Grumman's 100,000 employees self-identify as veterans, and more than 2,000 are reservists. The Northrop Grumman SkillBridge Program is an approved SkillBridge Program under Dept. of Defense Instruction 1322.29. The program is an opportunity for service members preparing for civilian careers to gain valuable civilian work experience during their last 6 months of service, for up to 180 days. The SkillBridge Program is open to all ranks and experience levels. SkillBridge participants are not eligible for compensation from Northrop Grumman, as they continue to receive military compensation and benefits as active-duty service members. Responsibilities for SkillBridge Program participation are: Northrop Grumman Corporation (NGC) has developed the Northrop Grumman - SkillBridge Program (SkillBridge) utilizing the DoDI guidance for SkillBridge. Through this program, the service-member will work on site with their host company, gaining experience in an entry to mid-level career path. The service member will be on the job training supporting a work schedule equivalent to 40hrs per week. Outlined below are the Goals, Objectives, and Outcomes for the program. * Goals - Provide separating service-members with job skills training in a professional setting during the final phase of their military service. This program is specifically designed to offer hands-on experience that result in the potential to convert to a full-time opportunity as the conclusion of the training. Participants will serve as a pipeline for high-speed, motivated military candidates into NGC.
* Objectives - Service Members who complete the SkillBridge program will be highly trained, capable, future employees that align to the specific needs of the organization and are prepared to meet the NG mission "Defining Possible" on Day 1. This program provides comprehensive hands-on experience including professional development, networking with leadership, and training specifically focused on NG leadership principles, company history, customer/stakeholder engagement, product and service overview, and core job responsibilities.
* Outcome - Offer service-members preparing for civilian careers a rewarding opportunity to join the Northrop Grumman team. SkillBridge Eligibility: * Has served at least 180 days on active duty
* Is within 12 months of separation or retirement
* Will receive an honorable discharge
* Has taken any service TAPS/TGPS
* Has attended or participated in an ethics brief within the last 12 months
* Received Unit Commander (first O-4/Field Grade commander in chain of command) written authorization and approval to participate in SkillBridge Program prior to start of internship. Before Applying: IMPORTANT - Complete the SkillBridge prescreening questions online We are looking for a Skillbridge Principal / Skillbridge Senior Principal Mission EngineeringSystems Engineer to join our team in Baltimore, MD. This position requires 100% on-site work. What You Will Get to Do: As an integral part of the Modeling, Simulation and Analysis Section, you will apply MS&A techniques with a focus on Mission Engineering while accelerating the delivery of capabilities to our customers through either mission studies, system-of-system trades or performance analysis using credible modeling, simulation, experimentation, and analysis processes to assess system architectures that best deliver the effects, data, and capabilities demanded by tomorrow's missions. * Perform analysis-of-alternatives and mission architecture trades across offensive and defensive orders of battle, formations, and equipment including laydowns, platforms, and loadouts of sensors, effectors, and weapons as well as communications, command, and control segments among combatants and the impacts of the tactics and strategies used.
* Utilize Modeling, Simulation, Experimentation, and Analysis (MSE&A) frameworks to evaluate Concepts of Employments (CONEMPS), Concepts of Operations (CONOPS), and Design Reference Missions (DRM) to affect system design and optimization.
* Assess capabilities by linking system requirements to mission threads, proving operative interfaces and their connections that enable mission execution, verification/validation planning of system elements performing missions, and system integration functions during development.
* Plan demonstration and delivery of mission effects, data, or capabilities during operations and provide long-term sustainment and mission augmentation support over the life of systems.
* Develop large scale data analytics, probabilities, and statistics, including the application of design of experiment techniques for the evaluation of system and mission performance.
* Innovate to solve problems and identify improvements across MSE&A products
* Performs operational analysis and mission effectiveness analysis activities.
* Develops new and/or integrates existing system simulation frameworks, performance models and algorithms, threat models and command and control models.
* Model operational environments, performs trade studies via computer simulation and recommends alternative architectures.
* Develops, integrates, and uses advanced graphical user interfaces and visualization tools. This requisition may be filled as a Skillbridge Principal Mission Engineering Systems Engineer or Skillbridge Senior Principal Mission Engineering Systems Engineer. This position is contingent upon contract award, the successful transfer of an active U.S Government Secret Clearance and ability to obtain/maintain special program access (SAP). Basic Qualifications for Skillbridge Principal Mission Engineering Systems Engineer: * Bachelor's degree with 5 years of experience, a Master's degree with 3 years of experience or a PhD with 1 year of experience in Science, Technology, Engineering or Mathematics or related technical fields; an additional 4 years of experience may be considered in lieu of a degree.
* U.S Citizenship is required.
* A current/active U.S. Government Secret Clearance Ability to obtain/maintain Special Access Program (SAP) access.
* Experience in modeling, simulation, experimentation, and analysis for operations, including the use of analytical modeling tools like MATLAB, STK, or similar environments.
* Experience with combat simulation environments such as AFSIM and/or Brawler, ensuring realistic and effective simulation outcomes.
* Experience with programming languages like Python, C/C++, as well as scripting in Linux/Windows environments, and experienced in statistics, design of experiments, and high-performance computing.
* Experience with DoD testing and acquisition principles, with hands-on experience in developmental testing, planning, and execution of weapon tests. Basic Qualifications for Skillbridge Senior Principal Mission Engineering Systems Engineer: * Bachelor's degree with 8 years of experience, a Master's degree with 6 years of experience or a PhD with 4 years of experience in Science, Technology, Engineering or Mathematics or related technical fields; an additional 4 years of experience may be considered in lieu of a degree.
* U.S Citizenship is required.
* A current/active U.S. Government Secret Clearance Ability to obtain/maintain Special Access Program (SAP) access.
* Experience in modeling, simulation, experimentation, and analysis for operations, including the use of analytical modeling tools like MATLAB, STK, or similar environments.
* Experience with combat simulation environments such as AFSIM and/or Brawler, ensuring realistic and effective simulation outcomes.
* Experience with programming languages like Python, C/C++, as well as scripting in Linux/Windows environments, and experienced in statistics, design of experiments, and high-performance computing.
* Experience with DoD testing and acquisition principles, with hands-on experience in developmental testing, planning, and execution of weapon tests. Preferred Qualifications: * Advanced degrees in Science, Technology, Engineering or Mathematics or related technical fields.
* Active Top Secret Clearance or higher.
* Experience with JMP, R, or other domain specific environments supporting data exploration, visualization, and statistical analysis.
* Domain experience in simulations of RF, EOIR, Communications, or related systems.
* Understanding of the Systems Engineering and Integration & Test processes.
* Experience with Agile and/or SAFe methodologies. Northrop Grumman provides a comprehensive benefits package and a work environment which 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 and Additional Benefits

Skills

Agile
SAFe

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