Open since Jun 2026
Sr Principal Simulation Software Engineer
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Design, develop, integrate, and test simulation software for flight training and weapons systems, working in Agile teams with systems engineers and test engineers.
About this role
RELOCATION ASSISTANCE: Relocation assistance may be availableCLEARANCE REQUIRED FOR START: YesCLEARANCE 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.Northrop Grumman Aeronautics Systems has an opening for a Sr Principal Simulation Software Engineer to join our team of qualified, diverse individuals within our Software organization onsite in Melbourne, Florida or Oklahoma City, OK, where we define possible.
Accomplish:
In this role you will design, develop, integrate and test software for our end-user customers and businesses. Specifically, you will be responsible for the design, architecture, application development, and flight simulation. You will work with multi-disciplinary teams, such as with Systems Engineering, Cloud & Application, Test Automation, DevSecOps and Systems Test, in an Agile software development environment.
Our simulation software is critical to the current and future company projects. You will analyze system capabilities to resolve problems on program intent, output requirements, input data acquisition, programming techniques and controls.
Essential Functions:
Work in an innovative environment, on significantly diverse assignments, and in collaborative team settings across all levels
Participate in the full software development life cycle including requirements, design, implementation, qualification, and delivery of software products to our customers
Architect and develop applications in a simulated training environment
Be a part of Agile Scrum teams to develop software products for multiple software baselines
Succeed:
The individual we seek will be self-motivated, proactive, goal-oriented to help us grow our services, become even better at what we do and will possess the following qualifications.
Basic Qualifications:
Bachelor's degree in a STEM discipline (Science, Technology, Engineering or Math) 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
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.
Preferred Qualifications:
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
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