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 Aeronautics Systems Sector has an opening for a Staff Data Scientist to join our team of qualified, diverse individuals within the Model Based Test & Evaluation (MBTE) system. MBTE is currently performing innovative cutting-edge technology that requires a creative thinking individual. This position will be located in Melbourne, Florida.

Responsibilities may include, but are not limited to:

• Develop and Execute a Digital Engineering strategy that will be used to validate software and hardware modifications using the Digital Twin to perform test regression and airworthiness verification testing using these models.
• Implement the modeling and analytical roadmap. Execute the test campaign for lab, ground, and flight test.
• Must be proactive and solve problems to demonstrate virtual, high-fidelity, multi-level vehicle performance.
• Interact frequently with Program Management, external suppliers, and/or government customers.
• Apply technical expertise in solving complex integration problems.

Basic Qualifications:

• Bachelor of Science degree in a Science, Technology, Engineering or Mathematics (STEM) discipline from an accredited university with 12 years of experience in engineering; OR Master of Science degree in a Science, Technology, Engineering or Mathematics (STEM) discipline from an accredited university with 10 years of experience in engineering; OR PhD in a Science, Technology, Engineering or Mathematics (STEM) discipline from an accredited university with 8 years of experience in engineering.
• Must have the ability to obtain and maintain DoD secret clearance & Special Program Access (PAR) within a reasonable period, as determined by the company to meet its business needs.
• Experience developing mathematical models of dynamic systems from first principles.
• Knowledge and experience with System Identification techniques using statistical methods to validate dynamic system models with test data.
• Experience performing parametric and non-parametric system identification.
• Experience with data acquisition systems and/or post-processing experimental test data.
• Knowledge and experience performing model uncertainty analysis, error modelling, and/or error propagation.
• Fluent with Python or Matlab.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Hands-on experience with Modern C++ within an Agile environment
• Publications on enhanced algorithms or advanced mathematics
• Experience planning and executing aircraft flight test events.

Primary Level Salary Range: $147,700.00 – $221,500.00

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.

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.