Principal Software Engineer - Real-Time Simulation on-site

Northrop Grumman; San Diego (CA); On-site; USD 93,300 - 171,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Relocation assistance

Health insurance

Job summary

Northrop Grumman Aeronautics Systems in San Diego, CA seeks a Principal Software Engineer to join the Models & Simulation team on-site. The role involves developing modular simulation software (C++, Python), integrating components, and delivering software releases within an Integrated Product Team.

Full-time on-site work with up to 10% travel; Top Secret clearance is required. Relocation assistance may be available and candidates should expect a competitive salary and comprehensive benefits.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in STEM with 5+ years of related engineering experience, or higher degree.
• Proven experience in C/C++ and Python software development.
• Experience with software change control tools such as GitHub, GitLab, or Atlassian suite.
• Proficiency across the full SDLC and code quality tools.
• Active Top Secret clearance or eligibility and SAP access capability.

Responsibilities

• Develop, integrate, and maintain modular simulation and modeling software (C++, Python).
• Integrate simulation components with interfaces, middleware, and test harnesses.
• Design and execute verification and validation tests; analyze results and fix defects.
• Optimize performance, reduce latency, and support CI/CD pipelines.
• Collaborate with systems engineers and stakeholders; create technical documentation.

Skills

C/C++

Python

Software development life cycle

Leadership

Education

Bachelor's Degree in STEM

Master's degree in STEM

PhD in STEM

Tools

GitHub

GitLab

Atlassian tool suite

Coverity

SonarQube

Fortify

Job description

Northrop Grumman Aeronautics Systems in San Diego, CA seeks a Principal Software Engineer to join the Models & Simulation team on-site. The role involves developing modular simulation software (C++, Python), integrating components, and delivering software releases within an Integrated Product Team.

Full-time on-site work with up to 10% travel; Top Secret clearance is required. Relocation assistance may be available and candidates should expect a competitive salary and comprehensive benefits.