Northrop Grumman is looking to develop the next generation of software for the next generation of platforms, specifically for future generation aircraft, and needs a Staff Software Engineer - Simulation to support development and integration of the latest technologies - AI/ML, Quantum computing, cloud, and digital design.
Requirements
- Experience with the full Software Development Life Cycle (SDLC) - software design requirements, application development, integration, testing, and deployment
- Experience with at least one of the following programming or scripting languages: C, C++, and Python
- Experience with two or more of the following tools: Jira, Crucible, Bitbucket, Subversion, Bamboo, Jenkins, Sonarqube, Fortify, or Coverity
- Strong understanding of C and C++ languages including templates, memory storage, and compiler/linker
- Experience with or knowledge of Joint Simulation Environment (JSE), Distributed Interactive Simulation (DIS), or High-Level Architecture (HLA)
- Experience with Full-Motion Flight Training Systems
- Experience with simulated threat environments such as AFSIM or NGTS
Responsibilities
- Design, develop, integrate and test software for end-user customers and businesses
- Design, architecture, application development, and flight simulation
- Work with multi-disciplinary teams, such as Systems Engineering, Cloud & Application, Test Automation, DevSecOps and Systems Test, in an Agile software development environment
- Analyze system capabilities to resolve problems on program intent, output requirements, input data acquisition, programming techniques and controls
- Architect and develop applications in a simulated training environment
- Participate in the full software development life cycle including requirements, design, implementation, qualification, and delivery of software products to customers
- Be a part of Agile Scrum teams to develop software products for multiple software baselines
Other
- Bachelor's degree in a STEM discipline (Science, Technology, Engineering or Math) with 12 years of related engineering experience; OR a Master’s degree in STEM with 10 years of related engineering experience; OR a PHD in STEM with 8 year of related engineering experience
- Must have an active DoD Secret or higher clearance
- Must have the ability to obtain and maintain Special Access Program (SAP) clearance prior to the commencement of employment
- Excellent communication, interpersonal skills, and the ability to interface with all levels of employees and management
- Ability to collaborate with systems engineers, hardware designers and integration/test engineers to develop and maintain complex software systems
