Software Engineer / Principal Software Engineer - Simulation

Software Engineer / Principal Software Engineer – Simulation

Location: Oklahoma City, OK or Melbourne, FL.

Relocation assistance may be available.

Clearance required: Secret. Special Access Program (SAP) clearance required.

Travel: Yes, up to 10% of the time.

Job Overview

In this role you will design, develop, integrate, and test simulation software for end‑user customers and businesses. The position involves architecture, application development, flight simulation, and analysis of system capabilities to resolve problems related to program intent, output requirements, input data acquisition, programming techniques, and controls.

The work is performed in an Agile Scrum environment, collaborating with multi‑disciplinary teams including Systems Engineering, Cloud & Application, Test Automation, DevSecOps, and Systems Test.

Essentials & Duties

• Participate in the full software development life cycle: requirements, design, implementation, qualification, and delivery.
• Architect and develop applications in simulated training environments.
• Collaborate in Agile Scrum teams to deliver multiple software baselines.
• Work in a collaborative, diverse environment across all organizational levels.

Basic Qualifications

• Level 2: Bachelor’s degree in STEM and 2 years of related software engineering experience, or Master’s degree and no prior experience.
• Level 3: Bachelor’s degree in STEM and 5 years of experience, or Master’s degree with 3 years of experience, or PhD with 1 year of experience.
• Experience with the full Software Development Life Cycle (SDLC).
• Proficiency in at least one of the following programming languages: C, C++, or Python.
• Experience with at least two of the following tools: Jira, Crucible, Bitbucket, Subversion, Bamboo, Jenkins, Sonarqube, Fortify, or Coverity.
• Must have an active U.S. Government Secret clearance.
• Must be able to obtain and maintain Special Access Program clearance before employment.

Preferred Qualifications

• Strong understanding of C and C++ (templates, memory, compiler/linker).
• 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.
• Ability to collaborate with systems engineers, hardware designers, and integration/test engineers.

Salary

Primary Level: $75,100 – $118,900 per year.

Secondary Level: $93,300 – $147,600 per year.

Benefits

Health, life, and disability insurance; savings plan; paid holidays and paid time off (PTO). Eligible for overtime, shift differential, discretionary bonuses, and, at senior levels, long‑term incentives.

EEO and Employment

Northrop Grumman is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We make employment decisions without regard to race, color, religion, creed, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, national origin, age, veteran status, disability, or any other protected class. U.S. citizenship is required for this role.