Northrop Grumman is looking for a Staff Data Scientist to join their Model Based Test & Evaluation (MBTE) system to work on revolutionary systems that impact people's lives around the world today, and for generations to come.
Requirements
- 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.
- Hands-on experience with Modern C++ within an Agile environment
Responsibilities
- 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.
Other
- 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.
- U.S. Citizenship is required for all positions with a government clearance and certain other restricted positions.
- Travel: Yes, 25% of the Time
- Relocation assistance may be available
