Simulation Software Engineer Level 2 or 3
Northrop Grumman14 days ago
Dulles, VA, USAMid Level / Senior
Base Salary
$92k - $171k/yr
Responsibilities
- Establish simulation requirements and participate in the full software lifecycle for spacecraft simulation software.
- Develop spacecraft component models from hardware documentation and model sensors, actuators, and space environments.
- Develop, integrate, and validate simulation frameworks and space vehicle models with other engineering disciplines.
- Support simulated real-time operations, operational analysis, mission effectiveness analysis, and aerospace system integration and testing.
- Develop graphical user interfaces and visualization tools.
- Model thermosphere and exosphere environments and perform computer-simulation trade studies to recommend architectures.
- Prepare design documentation, analyses, test results, and presentation materials for internal and external customers.
Requirements
- Bachelor's degree with two years of experience or a master's degree in software, electrical, computer, or aerospace engineering, computer science, physics, or a closely related field.
- For the principal-level qualification path, a bachelor's degree with five years of experience, a master's degree with three years of experience, or a PhD is required.
- Active, current, and in-scope U.S. Government Top Secret clearance, ability to obtain and maintain Sensitive Compartmented Information access, and U.S. citizenship are required.
- Advanced programming proficiency in C/C++, Python, MATLAB/Simulink, and Windows/Linux scripting is required.
- Experience or understanding of software development processes, continuous development and integration practices, and revision control tools such as Subversion or Git is required.
- Preferred qualifications include spacecraft command and control, mission planning, space situational awareness, simulation modeling, hardware interfacing, real-time operating systems, avionics integration and testing, and DevSecOps tools.
- Strong communication, teamwork, documentation, interpersonal, and cross-functional collaboration skills are required.
Benefits
- Relocation assistance may be available.
- The position is 100% onsite in Dulles, Virginia and does not accommodate telecommuting.
- The role follows a 9/80 schedule with every other Friday off and requires 10% travel.
- 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 a discretionary bonus.
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).