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Northrop Grumman · 21 hours ago

Principal / Sr. Principal Software Simulation Engineer

Dulles, VA

Full-time

Onsite

Senior Level, Lead/Staff

$114K/yr - $171K/yr

5+ years exp

Northrop Grumman is a leading aerospace and defense technology company, seeking a Software Engineer to develop space simulation software for NSS space programs. The role involves establishing simulation requirements, developing spacecraft models, and working collaboratively with engineering disciplines to integrate and validate simulations.

AerospaceData IntegrationManufacturingRemote SensingSecurity

Growth Opportunities

No H1B

Security Clearance Required

U.S. Citizen Only

Responsibilities

Establish simulation requirements

Plan, organize and be involved in the full software lifecycle to develop spacecraft simulation software using modern tools and software best practices

Develop spacecraft component models from hardware documentation to support modeling and simulation activities across multiple projects

Work with other engineering disciplines to integrate and validate space vehicle models and simulations

Develop new and/or integrate existing system simulation frameworks

Support simulated real-time operations, operational analysis and mission effectiveness analysis

Develop and integrate advanced graphical user interfaces and visualization tools

Model Thermosphere and Exosphere environments

Performs trade studies via computer simulation and recommend alternative architectures

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++PythonMatlab/Simulink3D graphics developmentAgile software developmentSoftware revision controlSolid communication skillsTeamwork skillsTechnical documentation

Required

Bachelor's degree and 5 years of experience, Master's degree and 3 years of experience, or PhD in Software/Electrical/Computer/Aerospace Engineering, Computer Science, Physics or closely related field

Current and active Top Secret/SCI clearance at time of application

U.S. citizen

Advanced programming proficiency with: C/C++, Python

Advanced programming proficiency with Matlab/Simulink, Windows/Linux scripting

Solid communication and teamwork skills

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

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

Ability to clearly document technical and programmatic status to management

Bachelor's degree and 8 years of experience, Master's degree and 6 years of experience, or PhD and 4 years of experience, in Software/Electrical/Computer/Aerospace Engineering, Computer Science, Physics or related field

Current and active Top Secret/SCI clearance at time of application

U.S. citizen

Diverse 3D graphics development, using OpenSceneGraph, OpenGL or similar

Advanced programming experience with: C/C++, Python

Diverse programming proficiency: Matlab/Simulink, Windows/Linux scripting

Solid communication and teamwork skills

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

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

Ability to clearly document technical and programmatic status to management

Preferred

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

Ability to develop and use simulation models of sensors, actuators and space environments to demonstrate closed-loop spacecraft system performance and general integration and test of aerospace systems

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