Sr Principal Simulation Software Engineer

Northrop Grumman Northrop Grumman · Aerospace · Melbourne, FL +2 · Software

This role involves designing, developing, integrating, and testing software for end-user customers and businesses, with a focus on application development and flight simulation within an Agile software development environment. The position requires experience with the full Software Development Life Cycle (SDLC) and proficiency in C, C++, or Python, along with experience in various development tools. A Secret or higher clearance is mandatory.

What you'd actually do

  1. design, develop, integrate and test software for our end-user customers and businesses
  2. responsible for the design, architecture, application development, and flight simulation
  3. analyze system capabilities to resolve problems on program intent, output requirements, input data acquisition, programming techniques and controls
  4. Participate in the full software development life cycle including requirements, design, implementation, qualification, and delivery of software products to our customers
  5. Architect and develop applications in a simulated training environment

Skills

Required

  • Bachelor's degree in a STEM discipline with 8 years of related engineering experience; OR a Master’s degree in STEM with 6 years of related engineering experience; OR a PHD in STEM with 4 years of related engineering experience
  • Experience with the full Software Development Life Cycle (SDLC) - software design requirements, application development, integration, testing, and deployment
  • Experience with at least one of the following programming or scripting languages: C, C++, and Python
  • Experience with two or more of the following tools: Jira, Crucible, Bitbucket, Subversion, Bamboo, Jenkins, Gitlab, Ansible, Fortify, or Coverity
  • Secret or higher clearance
  • Ability to obtain and maintain Special Access Program (SAP) clearance

Nice to have

  • Strong understanding of C and C++ languages including templates, memory storage, and compiler/linker
  • Experience with or knowledge of Joint Simulation Environment (JSE), Distributed Interactive Simulation (DIS), or High-Level Architecture (HLA)
  • Experience with Full-Motion Flight Training Systems
  • Experience with simulated threat environments such as AFSIM or NGTS
  • Ability to collaborate with systems engineers, hardware designers and integration/test engineers to develop and maintain complex software systems
  • Excellent communication, interpersonal skills, and the ability to interface with all levels of employees and management

What the JD emphasized

  • Must have an active U.S. Government Secret or higher clearance.
  • Must have the ability to obtain and maintain Special Access Program (SAP) clearance prior to the commencement of employment.