Virtual Simulation Engineer/Principal Engineer
Northrop Grumman1 day ago
Melbourne, FL, USAMid Level / Staff+
Base Salary
$79k - $148k/yr
Responsibilities
- Design and implement real-time, pilot-in-the-loop simulation software for tactical aircraft requirements validation and mission-level evaluation.
- Create or adapt simulation frameworks and modules for airframes, kinematics, sensors, weapons, command and control, and threat models.
- Translate aircraft and weapon physics into high-fidelity real-time models and integrate them into the simulation environment.
- Model operational environments and perform computer-simulation trade studies that inform system architectures and configurations.
- Support visualization model and database development for high-fidelity simulation integration.
- Collaborate with domain subject-matter experts and contribute to hardware/software integration, prototyping, and system-level testing.
Requirements
- Software Engineer level: bachelor's degree in a STEM discipline with 2 years of relevant experience, or a master's degree in a STEM discipline.
- Principal Software Engineer level: bachelor's degree in a STEM discipline with 5 years of relevant experience, or 3 years of relevant experience with a master's degree in a STEM discipline.
- Demonstrated proficiency in C++, C#, Java, or another object-oriented programming language.
- Active DoD Top Secret clearance with a qualifying recent background investigation or enrollment in Continuous Evaluation.
- Ability to obtain and maintain Special Access Program clearance.
- Preferred qualifications include real-time simulation development, aircraft hardware integration, physics and mathematics modeling, tactical aircraft systems knowledge, air defense and command-and-control systems knowledge, rapid prototyping, and weapon-system design, integration, or test and evaluation experience.
Benefits
- Flexible work arrangements and a 9/80 schedule with every other Friday off.
- Relocation assistance may be available.
- Learning opportunities, exposure to varied projects and customers, and a collaborative team environment.
- Health insurance, life and disability insurance, savings plan, company-paid holidays, and paid time off.
- Potential eligibility for overtime, shift differential, and discretionary bonuses.
- The position is located in Melbourne, Florida, requires travel 10% of the time, and requires Top Secret clearance at start.
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).