Ground SW Engineer: C/C++ Simulation – Level 3 or 4 (Chandler) (AHT)
Northrop Grumman1 month ago
Chandler, AZ, USASenior / Staff+
Base Salary
$98k - $184k/yr
Responsibilities
- Design, develop, test, and integrate ground support equipment software, simulators, and test tools.
- Develop simulation, test-tool, GSE, and core application software for mission needs.
- Perform object-oriented software development primarily in C/C++ with Java in a Linux environment.
- Create software requirements specifications and design documentation.
- Participate in peer reviews, configuration management, testing, and other software-process activities.
- Support hardware/software interface development, simulator deployment, system integration, and troubleshooting.
- Collaborate with embedded, GNC, systems, test, and other engineering teams.
- At the higher level, provide technical leadership, guide less-experienced engineers, support schedules and 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; 4+ additional years of experience may substitute for the degree.
- Level 4 requires a STEM bachelor’s degree with 8 years of professional experience, a master’s degree with 6 years, or a PhD with 4 years; 4+ additional years of experience may substitute for the degree.
- Active DoD Secret clearance or higher is required at application, with the ability to obtain additional program access and final clearances.
- Professional experience developing object-oriented software in C or C++ in a Linux environment is required.
- Experience developing, integrating, or testing software for simulators, ground support equipment, test tools, embedded systems, or related real-time or mission-critical applications is required.
- Preferred qualifications include Java, Python, simulation development, RTOS or real-time applications, HWIL, computer-in-the-loop, integration labs, test stands, mission or flight-critical systems, software integration, troubleshooting, deployment, and technical leadership experience.
Benefits
- Relocation assistance may be available.
- The position is 100% onsite in Chandler, Arizona and cannot accommodate telecommute work.
- The role 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.
- The position includes no travel.
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).