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Northrop Grumman · 1 day ago

Principal/Sr. Principal Simulation Software Engineer - R10218358

Sterling, VA

Full-time

Onsite

Senior Level, Lead/Staff

$114K/yr - $171K/yr

5+ years exp

Northrop Grumman is a leading company in the aerospace and defense sector, seeking a Principal/Sr. Principal Simulation Software Engineer to develop hardware-in-the-loop simulation platforms for space programs. The role involves establishing simulation requirements, developing software models, and collaborating with engineers to integrate components and flight software.

AerospaceData IntegrationManufacturingRemote SensingSecurity

Growth Opportunities

No H1B

Security Clearance Required

U.S. Citizen Only

Responsibilities

Establish simulation requirements for hardware in the loop platforms

Select off-the-shelf or design interface hardware to simulate space vehicle components (actuators, sensors, and payloads)

Develop simulation software models and software interfaces to simulation hardware cards, including digital, analog, serial, and SpaceWire

Define simulation testbed harnessing based on the space vehicle flight harness and simulation requirements

Interface with hardware engineers in the design, build, and test of the simulation platforms

Implement software control of simulation platform test equipment

Develop and execute simulation certification loop back testing

Work with program engineers to integrate components and flight software with the simulation platform

Use common lab equipment (oscilloscopes, break out boxes, multimeters, interface analyzers) for debug and problem resolution

Prepare design documentation, analysis, test results and presentation materials for internal and external customers

Work in an innovative environment across diverse assignments and in collaborative team settings across all levels

Qualification

C/C++PythonSimulation software developmentHardware interfacingAgile software developmentSoftware revision controlLinux OS environmentProblem resolutionCommunicationTeam collaboration

Required

Bachelor's degree and 5 years experience, Master's degree and 3 years experience, OR Ph.D in Electrical/Computer Engineering or related field (Level 3)

Bachelor's degree and 8 years experience, Master's degree and 6 years experience, OR Ph.D and 4 years of experience in Electrical/Computer Engineering or related field (Level 4)

Diverse programming experience: C/C++, Python, Windows/Linux scripting

Excellent communication skills and ability to work in small teams

Understanding of waterfall, spiral and/or Agile software development processes and continuous integration

Ability to use software revision control tools such as Subversion and Git

Ability to clearly document technical and programmatic status to management

Current TS/SCI clearance

US Citizenship required

Preferred

System knowledge in one or more of the following domains: Spacecraft Command & Control, Mission Planning, Space Situational Awareness and Visualization

Understanding of Jenkins, Jira (Agile, Scrum and Kanban), Bitbucket and related DevSecOps tools

Hardware interfacing, integration and test and controls experience

Understanding of common embedded system tools, real-time operating systems and avionics integration and test practices

Excellent communication, interpersonal skills, and the ability to interface with all levels of employees and management

Experience with or awareness of earned value management

Experience working closely with and/or leading cross departmental teams

Experience with closed loop simulations

Advanced proficiency in software development using C/C++, Python, Windows/Linux scripting

Experience developing software in a Linux OS environment

Experience with National Instruments data acquisition cards and National Instruments proprietary software

Experience with Digital, Analog, RS-422 synchronous serial and UART, MIL-STD-1553, SpaceWire electrical interfaces