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Engineer Software - Simulation (Palmdale) - R10219972

Palmdale, CA
Full-time
Onsite
$92K/yr - $138K/yr
New Grad, Entry, Mid Level
Northrop Grumman is a leading aerospace and defense technology company seeking a Simulation Software Engineer to join their team in Palmdale, California. The role involves designing, developing, integrating, and testing software for simulation applications to support next-generation aircraft and technologies.
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Responsibilities

  • Design, develop, integrate and test software for end-user customers and businesses
  • Participate in the full software development life cycle including requirements, design, implementation, qualification, and delivery of software products to customers
  • Architect and develop applications in a simulated training environment
  • Be a part of Agile Scrum teams to develop software products for multiple software baselines

Qualification

Required

  • Bachelor's degree in a STEM discipline (Science, Technology, Engineering or Math) with 2 years of related engineering experience; OR a Master's degree in STEM with 0 years of related engineering experience
  • 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
  • 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

Preferred

  • 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
  • Ability to collaborate with systems engineers, hardware designers and integration/test engineers to develop and maintain complex software systems

Benefits

  • Health insurance coverage
  • Life and disability insurance
  • Savings plan
  • Company paid holidays
  • Paid time off (PTO) for vacation and/or personal business
Northrop Grumman is an aerospace, defense and security company that provides training and satellite ground network communications software.
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