Principal Engineer - Simulation Modeling

Northrop Grumman•Palmdale, CA

3d•$103,600 - $155,400•Onsite

About The Position

Northrop Grumman Aeronautics Systems has an opening for a Principal Engineer - Simulation Modeling to join the team of qualified individuals. Position is located in Palmdale, CA. If you enjoy turning complex models into fast, real-time simulations, you’ll shape frameworks, visualization, and analysis pipelines used by diverse customers. Expect variety, learning opportunities, and a friendly environment as you guide trade studies and mission effectiveness analysis using C/C++/Java on Windows/Linux/RTOS with Git, Confluence, Atlassian, and GitLab.

Requirements

Must have a Bachelor of Science degree in a STEM discipline AND 8 years of related professional/military experience to include a background in model simulation, OR a Master's degree AND 6 years of related professional/military experience include a background in model simulation, OR a Ph.D. AND 4 years of related professional/military experience include a background in model simulation.
Must have an active US Government Top Secret clearance (with a background investigation within the past 6 years or enrolled into Continuous Evaluation).
Must have the ability to obtain and maintain Special Access Program (SAP) clearance, within a reasonable amount of time as determined by business needs.
Ability to obtain and maintain subsequent SAP PARs following commencement of employment to be able to completely support statement of work.
Solid understanding of object-oriented programming languages, including C/C++.
Familiarity with development on Windows, Linux, and RTOS like LynxOS or VxWorks.
Experience with aviation or safety-critical systems
Experience with JavaScript, HTML,CSS and XML
Familiarity with the Atlassian tool suite, plugins, Git and Confluence.
Experience developing software using Java, C++ or other object oriented software languages

Nice To Haves

Current applicable Special Access Program (SAP) clearance.
Comfort with agile development tools such as the GitLab tool suite, including proficiency with version control systems like Git.
Full software development life cycle experience.
Rhapsody and/or Cameo UML Modeling experience.
Experience configuring Microsoft Windows within a secure environment.
Experience using python and other scripting languages in a development environment.
Proven capacity to work effectively within a multi-disciplinary team and demonstrate effective communication skills in technical discussions.
Proficient in creating and maintaining comprehensive software documentation throughout the development lifecycle.

Responsibilities

Develops new and/or integrates existing system simulation frameworks, performance models and algorithms, threat models and command and control models.
Simulates real-time operations and develops software that simulates behavior of systems.
Develops integrates and uses advanced graphical user interfaces and visualization tools.
Models operational environments, performs trade studies via computer simulation and recommends alternative architectures.
Performs operational analysis and mission effectiveness analysis.

Benefits

Relocation assistance may be available
flexible work arrangements
9/80 work schedule with every other Friday off
phenomenal learning opportunities
exposure to a wide variety of projects and customers
very friendly team environment
health insurance coverage
life and disability insurance
savings plan
Company paid holidays and paid time off (PTO) for vacation and/or personal business
overtime
shift differential
discretionary bonus
Annual bonuses
Long Term Incentives (for VP or Director positions)