Modeling & Simulation Software Architect 6 (AHT)

0891 DS - Advanced Weapons - Northridge; United States; On-site; USD 193,000 - 289,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Life and disability insurance

Savings plan

Company paid holidays

Paid time off (PTO)

Job summary

Northrop Grumman Defense Systems (DS) is seeking a Modeling & Simulation Software Architect 6 to update and rebuild 6DOF and simulation infrastructures in Northridge, CA. On-site role with no telework option; DoW Secret clearance required with SAP potential.

Primary responsibilities include defining software architecture for modeling and simulation apps and coordinating with engineers and government stakeholders. Primary salary range is $192,800.00 - $289,200.00 with potential bonuses.

Qualifications

• BS or MS in a relevant engineering/tech field with extensive software experience.
• 4+ years of daily C++ and embedded software development experience.
• Experience leading modeling and simulation efforts and translating requirements into designs.
• Experience integrating truth models, GNC algorithms, and hardware models into a simulation.
• Proficiency with VxWorks or another RTOS and OS abstraction layers.
• Current US Government DoW Secret clearance with ability to obtain SAP clearance.

Responsibilities

• Define and maintain software architecture for modeling and simulation applications and services.
• Lead architectural decisions for distributed, real-time simulation environments.
• Translate mission requirements into technical designs and interfaces.
• Develop reusable simulation components, APIs, data models, and integration patterns.
• Collaborate with systems engineers and domain experts to ensure fidelity and performance.
• Establish design standards and roadmap for the modeling environment.
• Support integration of simulation software with hardware-in-the-loop and test benches.
• Oversee non-functional requirements like scalability and cybersecurity.
• Mentor engineers in architecture methods and development practices.
• Support Agile or iterative development and release readiness.
• Coordinate with leadership and stakeholders to communicate strategy and risks.

Skills

C++

Embedded software

RTOS (VxWorks)

GNC integration

Architectural leadership

Distributed simulation

Education

BS degree in aerospace engineering, physics, software engineering, systems engineering, or related field

MS degree in a relevant STEM discipline

Tools

VxWorks

RTOS

C++ development

Job description

RELOCATION ASSISTANCE: Relocation assistance may be available CLEARANCE REQUIRED FOR START: Yes CLEARANCE TYPE: Secret TRAVEL: Yes, 10% of the Time Description 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.

Northrop Grumman Defense Systems (DS) is seeking a Modeling & Simulation Software Architect 6 to assist in the updating and/or rebuilding of our 6DOF and other simulation infrastructures up to and beyond the current industry standard that support mission-focused modeling, simulation, analysis, and test environments for weapons systems within the Advanced Weapons Business Unit at Northridge, CA. Our Advanced Weapons team designs, develops, and manufactures missile systems that support U.S. national and allied security objectives. This position is required to be full-time, on-site in the Northridge, CA location. No remote/telework arrangement is available for this position. Applicants must have a current US Government DoW Secret security clearance with ability to get cleared for Special Access Program (SAP) clearance.

Key Responsibilities

• Define and maintain the software architecture for modeling and simulation applications, frameworks, and supporting services.
• Lead architectural decisions for distributed, real-time, and data-intensive simulation environments.
• Translate mission and system requirements into technical designs, interfaces, and implementation approaches.
• Guide the development of reusable simulation components, APIs, data models, and integration patterns.
• Partner with systems engineers, algorithm developers, and subject matter experts to ensure the software architecture supports fidelity, performance, and extensibility needs.
• Establish software design standards, interface control approaches, and technical roadmaps across the modeling and simulation environment.
• Conduct architecture reviews, trade studies, and technology evaluations to inform design decisions and risk reduction.
• Support integration of simulation software with hardware-in-the-loop, test benches, visualization tools, and external mission systems as required.
• Oversee non-functional requirements including scalability, cybersecurity, reliability, maintainability, and configuration management.
• Mentor software engineers and technical leads in architecture methods, software design practices, and development standards.
• Support Agile or iterative development activities including backlog refinement, technical planning, and release readiness.
• Coordinate with program leadership and government stakeholders to communicate architecture strategy, technical risks, and execution plans.

Basic Qualifications - (Level 6):

• (Level 6): BS degree in aerospace engineering, physics, software engineering, systems engineering, or a related field is required with 14 years of relevant software engineering experience or closely related technical development or an MS degree in areas above with 12 years of the same experience mentioned
• Prior experience as a technical lead for modeling and simulation efforts, with specific contributions demonstrating the ability to originate principles, rather than simply apply principles.
• 4+ years of daily development in C++ and embedded software
• Experience integrating truth models, GNC algorithms, and hardware models into a simulation.
• Significant experience and proficiency in developing for VxWorks (preferably) or another real time operating system (RTOS).
• Experience working with operating system abstraction layers.
• Current US Government DoW Secret security clearance with ability to get cleared for Special Access Program (SAP) clearance

Preferred Qualifications

• Master’s degree in a relevant STEM discipline.
• Experience architecting simulation environments for aerospace, defense, autonomy, command and control, radar, electronic warfare, or mission systems.
• Experience integrating simulations into systems of simulations
• Experience in optimizing c/c++ for speedHey Experience with cloud-enabled simulation, containerization, and microservices-based architectures.
• Experience leading technical teams, performing design reviews, and driving architecture governance.

Primary Level Salary Range: $192,800.00 - $289,200.00 The above salary range represents a general guideline; however, Northrop Grumman considers a number of factors when determining base salary offers such as the scope and responsibilities of the position and the candidate's experience, education, skills and current market conditions. Depending on the position, employees may be eligible for overtime, shift differential, and 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.

• health insurance coverage
• life and disability insurance
• savings plan
• Company paid holidays
• paid time off (PTO) for vacation and/or personal business

The application period for the job is estimated to be 20 days from the job posting date. However, this timeline may be shortened or extended depending on business needs and the availability of qualified candidates.

Northrop Grumman is an Equal Opportunity 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 and pay transparency statement, please visit http://www.northropgrumman.com/EEO.

U.S. Citizenship is required for all positions with a government clearance and certain other restricted positions.

We are a pioneering company. With careers across all areas: air, cyber, land, sea and space – our 90,000 employees work as one to defend and define the future. Northrop Grumman careers and internships are as varied as your interests, with a lifetime of potential that will give you every opportunity to do your best work. Working together with people from many backgrounds, personal passions and disciplines, we share a drive to push the boundaries of science, technology and engineering to meet the ever evolving needs of our customers worldwide.