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Agent guide: [/agents.md](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/agents.md). --- # Mission Effectiveness / Operations Analysis Engineer - **Company:** Northrop Grumman - **Location:** Melbourne, FL, United States - **Salary:** $79,300.0 - $118,900.0 - **Contract:** Permanent contract - **Skills:** Agile Methodology, JIRA, C++ (Programming Language), Computer Simulation, Databases, Fortran (Programming Language), Python (Programming Language), Kinematics, MATLAB, Real Time Simulation, Software Engineering, Systems Architecture, SC Clearance, Information Technology, Atlassian Tools, Modeling and Simulation, Bitbucket - **Published:** August 8, 2026 - **Apply:** https://www.disabledperson.com/jobs/74115879-mission-effectiveness-operations-analysis-engineer ## About the Role * Must have a Bachelor of Science degree in a Science, Technology, Engineering, or Math (STEM) discipline AND 2 years of related professional/military experience OR a Master of Science degree in a STEM discipline AND 0 years of related professional/military 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. * Must have experience with operations analysis and/or virtual simulation tools (e.g. AFSIM, Brawler, NGTS, MATLAB), * Experience with MBSE modeling products (e.g. Cameo) * Experience in at least one programming language (e.g. C++, Python, FORTRAN) * Experience with STK * Experience collaborating on projects with multiple teams and managing relationships through effective communication. * Advanced degree in Engineering, Operations Research, Mathematics, Physics, or Computer Science * Experience in weapon system level design, integration, test and evaluation * An understanding of Integrated Air Defense Systems and capabilities * The ability to translate Physics/Mathematics models into real-time simulation algorithms and models * Experience with real time simulation/software development * Experience working within an Agile workflow using Atlassian Suite products (i.e. Jira, BitBucket) * Proficiency in NGTS, AFSIM, Brawler, and/or FORTRAN * Familiarity with Digital Engineering processes * Ability to communicate findings and recommendations clearly to both technical and non-technical audiences ## Description The individual will be responsible for operating in an agile team environment to perform the following: * Perform modeling, simulation, and analysis to support program development, execution, and related research and development projects * Develop mission relevant scenarios; assesses operational effectiveness of existing and/or emerging systems and capabilities in representative operational environments * Develop new and/or integrates existing system simulation frameworks, weapon systems components to include air vehicle platform, kinematics, sensors, communications, command & control, weapons, and threat performance models and algorithms. * Analyzes and tests next generation tactical assets within an advanced threat environment * Develop software to simulate real-time operations and behavior of systems for virtual simulation (man in the loop) testing so that future tactical aircraft can be evaluated in next generation air warfare mission environments. * Model operational environments and perform trade studies via computer simulation resulting in recommendations for alternative system architectures and configurations * Support the design and development of visualization models and databases for integration with a high fidelity simulation environment used for strategic simulation and training * Support evaluations to determine the best frameworks, hardware, capabilities, and tools available to create simulations and experiences that enhance the Virtual Simulation product * Ensures performance capabilities of new systems and architectures are traded against cost and mission requirements * Communicate across the engineering disciplines and technology areas to integrate capabilities * Ability to work independently or in team settings, according to project needs * This position requires practical experience and interpretation of modeling and simulation results, algorithms, and formulas and must be able to communicate their significance and relevancy in a clear, detailed manner. We offer flexible work arrangements, 9/80 work schedule with every other Friday off, phenomenal learning opportunities, exposure to a wide variety of projects and customers, and a very friendly team environment. 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