Secret-Cleared Real-Time Modeling & Simulation Architect

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

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.