Principal Engineer - Simulation Modeling

0090 CORP-Corporate Office; United States; On-site; USD 104,000 - 155,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance coverage

Life and disability insurance

Savings plan

Company paid holidays

PTO for vacation/personal

Job summary

Northrop Grumman Aeronautics Systems is seeking a Principal Engineer - Simulation Modeling to turn complex models into fast, real‑time simulations. You’ll shape frameworks, visualization, and analysis pipelines used by diverse customers on Windows/Linux/RTOS with Git, Confluence, Atlassian, and GitLab.

You will guide trade studies and mission effectiveness analyses, work in a cross‑functional environment, and contribute to a broad portfolio of projects across air, cyber, land, sea and space.

Qualifications

• Bachelor of Science in a STEM discipline with 8 years of related professional/military experience or Master’s with 6 years or PhD with 4 years in model simulation.
• Active US Government Top Secret clearance (with background investigation within past 6 years or enrolled into Continuous Evaluation).
• Ability to obtain and maintain SAP clearance, including SAP PARs.
• Strong object‑oriented programming skills in C/C++.
• Experience with Windows, Linux, and RTOS (LynxOS or VxWorks).
• Experience with aviation or safety‑critical systems.
• Experience with JavaScript, HTML, CSS and XML.
• Familiarity with Atlassian tool suite, Git and Confluence.
• Experience developing software using Java, C++ or other OO languages.

Responsibilities

• Develops new or integrates existing system simulation frameworks, performance models, algorithms and threat models.
• Simulates real‑time operations and develops software that simulates system behavior.
• Develops and uses advanced graphical user interfaces and visualization tools.
• Models operational environments and performs trade studies via simulation; recommends architectures.
• Performs operational and mission effectiveness analyses.

Job description

Location & Travel

Position is located in Palmdale, CA. Travel: 10% of the time.

ReLocation Assistance & Clearance

RELOCATION ASSISTANCE: Relocation assistance may be available. CLEARANCE REQUIRED FOR START: Yes. CLEARANCE TYPE: Top Secret.

About the Company

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 Aeronautics Systems has an opening for a Principal Engineer - Simulation Modeling to join the team of qualified individuals. 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. We offer flexible work arrangements, 9/80 work schedule with every other Friday off, phenomenal learning opportunities, exposure to a wide variety of projects and customers, and a very friendly team environment. We are looking for self‑motivated, proactive, and goal‑oriented people to help us grow our services and become even better at what we do. 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.

Key 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.

Basic Qualifications

• 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

Preferred Qualifications

• 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.

Salary

Primary Level Salary Range: $103,600.00 - $155,400.00. 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.

Benefits

• Health insurance coverage
• Life and disability insurance
• Savings plan
• Company paid holidays
• Paid time off (PTO) for vacation and/or personal business
• Overtime eligibility
• Shift differential eligibility
• Discretionary bonus in addition to base pay
• Annual bonuses
• Long Term Incentives for Vice President or Director positions

Working Conditions

• Flexible work arrangements, 9/80 work schedule with every other Friday off
• Travel required: 10% of the time
• ReLocation Assistance available
• Location: Palmdale, CA

EEO Statement

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.