Ground SW Engineer: C/C++ Simulation – Level 3 or 4 (Chandler) (AHT)
Northrop Grumman25 days ago
Chandler, AZ, USASenior / Staff+
Base Salary
$98k - $184k/yr
Responsibilities
- Design, develop, test, and integrate GSE software, simulators, test tools, and core application software.
- Develop object-oriented software primarily in C/C++ and support the Java-based environment on Linux.
- Create software requirements specifications and design documentation and participate in peer reviews and configuration management.
- Support hardware/software interface development, simulator deployment, system integration, troubleshooting, and classified software development.
- Collaborate with embedded, GNC, systems, test, and other engineering teams in an integration-heavy environment.
- At Level 4, provide technical leadership, guide less-experienced engineers, support schedules and program/customer discussions, and drive work through integration and delivery.
Requirements
- Level 3 requires a STEM bachelor's degree with 5 years of professional experience, a master's degree with 3 years, or a PhD with 1 year; Level 4 requires a STEM bachelor's degree with 8 years, a master's degree with 6 years, or a PhD with 4 years.
- Additional 4+ years of experience may be considered in lieu of the degree.
- Active DoD Secret clearance or higher is required at application, with ability to obtain additional program access.
- Professional experience developing object-oriented software in C or C++ in a Linux environment is required.
- Professional experience developing, integrating, or testing software for simulators, GSE, test tools, embedded systems, or related real-time or mission-critical applications is required.
- Preferred qualifications include Java, DevSecOps practices and tools, real-time applications, simulation development, HWIL, computer-in-the-loop, integration labs, test stands, mission or flight-critical systems, Python, software integration, troubleshooting, deployment, and technical leadership.
Benefits
- The position is 100% onsite in Chandler, Arizona and cannot accommodate telecommuting.
- Relocation assistance may be available.
- The position follows a 9/80 schedule with every other Friday off.
- Benefits include health insurance, life and disability insurance, a savings plan, company-paid holidays, and paid time off.
- Employees may be eligible for overtime, shift differential, and discretionary bonuses; compensation figures are excluded from this benefits summary.
About Northrop Grumman
Northrop Grumman designs and manufactures aircraft, spacecraft, missile defense, C4ISR, and cyber systems for the U.S. government, NASA, and allied nations. The company operates primarily through long-term defense and space contracts, delivering products and services spanning autonomous systems, sensors, software, and sustainment. Founded in 1994 and headquartered in Falls Church, Virginia, it is a public company listed on the NYSE (ticker: NOC).