Lead Simulation Software Architect – Embedded Systems

Northrop Grumman

Palmdale (CA)

On-site

USD 130,000 - 190,000

Full time

14 days+

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Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance
Life insurance
Disability insurance
Savings plan
Company paid holidays
Paid time off

Job summary

Northrop Grumman is seeking a lead software engineer to plan, integrate, and deliver modular simulation and modeling software from this Palmdale location. You will guide architecture decisions and promote best practices across the team.

You will coordinate with stakeholders to translate requirements into capabilities, and oversee verification and validation strategies to ensure mission-ready results. This is a high-impact, on-site role requiring a TS clearance and strong embedded systems

Qualifications

  • STEM degree with 4–8 years of relevant experience.
  • Active Top Secret clearance.
  • Proficiency in C++, Python, and the full SDLC for embedded systems.

Responsibilities

  • Lead the planning, integration, and delivery of modular simulation and modeling software.
  • Provide technical leadership in architecture and best practices.
  • Coordinate with stakeholders to translate requirements into simulation capabilities.
  • Oversee verification and validation strategies.

Skills

C++
Python
Software Architecture
SDLC
Agile Development
Embedded Systems
Software Integration
CI/CD
Real-Time Operating Systems
Multi-threading
Static & Dynamic Code Analysis
Technical Leadership
Verification and Validation
Java
Jira
Git

Education

STEM degree

Tools

Jira
Git

Job description

Northrop Grumman is seeking a lead software engineer to plan, integrate, and deliver modular simulation and modeling software from this Palmdale location. You will guide architecture decisions and promote best practices across the team.

You will coordinate with stakeholders to translate requirements into capabilities, and oversee verification and validation strategies to ensure mission-ready results. This is a high-impact, on-site role requiring a TS clearance and strong embedded systems

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