Principal Software Engineer - System Modeling Simulation (Space /Satellite Systems)

At Northrop Grumman, our employees have incredible opportunities to work on revolutionary systems that impact people's lives around the world today, and for generations to come. Our pioneering and inventive spirit has enabled us to be at the forefront of many technological advancements in our nation's history - from the first flight across the Atlantic Ocean, to stealth bombers, to landing on the moon. We look for people who have bold new ideas, courage and a pioneering spirit to join forces to invent the future, and have fun along the way. Our culture thrives on intellectual curiosity, cognitive diversity and bringing your whole self to work - and we have an insatiable drive to do what others think is impossible. Our employees are not only part of history, they're making history.

We have an opening for a Software Engineer to join our team of qualified, diverse individuals in the Tactical Space Systems organization. This position can be located in Dulles, VA or Gilbert, AZ.

Roles and Responsibilities:

Engineers on our teams all participate in the following activities:

• Plan, organize and be involved in the full software lifecycle to develop spacecraft simulation software using state-of-the-art tools and software best practices.
• Develop models to support modeling and simulation activities across multiple projects.
• Establish simulation requirements.
• Work with other engineering disciplines to integrate and validate space vehicle modeling and simulation.
• Prepare designs documentation, analysis, test results and presentation materials for internal and external customers.

Basic Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree in software engineering or related field (Equivalent work experience may be considered in lieu of a degree)
• 5 years experience, Master's degree and 3 years experience, OR Ph.D in Software/Electrical/Computer/Aerospace Engineering, Computer Science, Physics or related field
• Diverse programming proficiency: C/C++, Python, Matlab/Simulink
• Able to develop in both Windows and Linux environments
• Solid communication and teamwork skills
• 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

Preferred Qualifications:

• System knowledge in one or more of the following domains: Spacecraft Command & Control, Mission Planning, Space Situational Awareness and Visualization;
• 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;
• Active Top Secret/SCI clearance;

Salary Range: $87,600 USD - $152,200 USD

Employees may be eligible for a discretionary bonus in addition to base pay. Annual bonuses are designed to reward individual contributions as well as allow employees to share in company results. Employees in Vice President or Director positions may be eligible for Long Term Incentives. In addition, Northrop Grumman provides a variety of benefits including health insurance coverage, life and disability insurance, savings plan, Company paid holidays and paid time off (PTO) for vacation and/or personal business.

The health and safety of our employees and their families is a top priority. With the continuing impacts of COVID-19 around the world, we are taking action to protect the health and well-being of our colleagues and maintain the safety of the communities where we operate. As a federal contractor, and consistent with Executive Order 14042 (https://www.saferfederalworkforce.gov/contractors/) we require all newly hired employees in the United States to be fully vaccinated by their start date. Federal guidance allows for disability/medical and religious accommodations with respect to the vaccine requirement. Any requested accommodations must be reviewed and approved (if applicable) in advance of your start date.

Northrop Grumman is committed to hiring and retaining a diverse workforce. We are proud to be an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer, making 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. For our complete EEO/AA and Pay Transparency statement, please visit http://www.northropgrumman.com/EEO . U.S. Citizenship is required for most positions.