RELOCATION ASSISTANCE: Relocation assistance may be availableCLEARANCE TYPE: SecretTRAVEL: Yes, 10% of the Time Description 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.Please note that this opportunity is contingent on program funding.  Start dates are determined after funding confirmation.

Northrop Grumman Aeronautics Systems Sector is seeking a qualified and innovative Manager Systems Engineering 2 - Algorithm Development Optimization to join our Model Based Test & Evaluation (MBTE) team. This role is pivotal in driving advancements in cutting-edge technology, and we are looking for a creative thinker who thrives in a dynamic environment. This is a dual role Section Manager (Functional Role) and Individual contributor (Program Role).  This position will be located in Melbourne, Florida.
Note: Due to the classified nature of the work being performed, this position does not offer any virtual or telecommute working options. This is an individual contributor role that can be filled at either level.
Functional Role and Responsibilities include:

• Help the team understand the T&E organization's vision and principles.

• Build a culture that empowers and motivates individual excellence.

• Establish functional homeroom shared accountability for program/project performance.

• Ensure projects are completed on schedule and within budget.

• Perform technical planning and cost and risk analyses for total systems.

• Work closely with the Department Manager and fellow section managers to implement department initiatives.

• Ensure successful planning and execution of program test engineering activities.

• Collaborate with programs to satisfy staffing needs and provide operations support (incident investigations, metrics collection and analysis, etc.).

• Set goals and provide regular performance feedback to employees.

• Support the annual salary review and promotion process.

• Mentor and develop the next generation of technical and project leadership.

• Improve and enforce test engineering processes and procedures.

Program role responsibilities may include but are not limited to:

• Developing and implementing a Digital Engineering strategy that utilizes Digital Twin technology for validating software and hardware modifications, test regression, and airworthiness verification tests.

• Identifying and solving complex problems to showcase high-fidelity, multi-level vehicle performance virtually.

• Developing and implementing a Digital Engineering strategy that utilizes Digital Twin technology for validating software and hardware modifications, test regression, and airworthiness verification tests.

• Proactively identifying and solving complex problems to showcase high-fidelity, multi-level vehicle performance virtually.

• Collaborating regularly with Program Management, external suppliers, and government customers.

• Leveraging technical expertise to address complex integration challenges.

Basic Qualifications for Sr Principal Data Scientist:

• Bachelor of Science degree in a STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering or Mathematics) discipline from an accredited university with 9 years of relevant experience; OR Master of Science degree in a STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering or Mathematics) discipline from an accredited university with 7 years of relevant experience; OR PhD in a Science, Technology, Engineering or Mathematics discipline from an accredited university with 4 years of relevant experience.

• Your ability to transfer and maintain the final adjudicated government Secret clearance (DoD must be in-scope or enrolled in Continuous Evaluation) and any program access(es) required for the position within a reasonable period of time, as determined by the Company.

• Demonstrated knowledge and experience in model uncertainty analysis, error modeling, and error propagation.

• Proficiency in statistical software.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Knowledgeable in Python or MATLAB.

• Practical experience with Modern C++ in an Agile development environment.

• Familiarity with Design of Experiments (DOE) and design optimization techniques.

• Published work on advanced algorithms or mathematics.

• Master's or Ph.D. in a STEM discipline.

• Active Top-Secret clearance.

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Primary Level Salary Range: $139,100.00 - $208,700.00The 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.PDN-a0946ec4-ab32-4d63-b9ca-8946f967c18a