Principal Engineering Projects

Company: Northrop Grumman
Location: Melbourne
Posted on: September 2, 2024

Job Description:

Category: Engineering
- Clearance Type: SAP
- Shift: 1st Shift (United States of America)
- Travel Required: Yes, 25% of the Time

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 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. Join the team to develop the next generation of software for the next generation of platforms. Support development and integration of the latest technologies - AI/ML, Quantum computing, cloud, and digital design - to impact future generation aircraft. Northrop Grumman Aeronautics Systems has an opening for a Principal Simulation Software Engineer to join our team of qualified, diverse individuals within our Software organization in Melbourne, California.

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.

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

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.

Bachelor's degree in a STEM discipline (Science, Technology, Engineering or Math) with 5 years of related engineering experience; OR a Master's degree in STEM with 3 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

--- Must have an active DoD Secret or higher clearance.

--- Must have the ability to obtain and maintain Special Access Program (SAP) clearance prior to the commencement of employment.

Strong understanding of C and C++ languages including templates, memory storage, and compiler/linker

--- Experience with Full-Motion Flight Training Systems

--- Ability to collaborate with systems engineers, hardware designers and integration/test engineers to develop and maintain complex software systems

--- We offer flexible work arrangements, phenomenal learning opportunities, exposure to a wide variety of projects and customers, and a very friendly team environment.

Our Total Rewards Program offers a comprehensive employee benefits package, including a Retirement and Savings Plan, group medical, dental and vision coverage, life and disability insurance, and flexible spending accounts.

The 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.
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. We are proud to be an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action 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.

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