TS-Cleared Graphics Simulation Engineer

0909 SP - Orbital Space Systems; United States; On-site; USD 114,000 - 213,400; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Life insurance

Savings plan

PTO and holidays

Job summary

Northrop Grumman’s Space Sector seeks a Graphics Simulation Software Engineer (Level 3/4) in Dulles, VA, to develop advanced spacecraft simulation software and 3D models using Blender and OpenSceneGraph. You will contribute to multiple projects across the full software lifecycle.

The role requires 3D graphics experience with C/C++, Python, and familiarity with Windows/Linux, plus an active Top Secret clearance. Onsite work only; relocation allowances may apply.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree with 5 years of relevant professional experience or Master’s with 3 years or PhD with 1 year in software/graphics.
• Active U.S. Government Top-Secret security clearance, current and within scope (US citizenship required).
• 3D graphics development using OSG/OpenGL/Vulkan or similar.
• Proficiency in C/C++ and Python; experience building models and simulations.
• Experience in Windows and Linux environments.

Responsibilities

• Plan and develop spacecraft simulation software across full lifecycle.
• Develop models to support multi-project simulations.
• Establish simulation requirements and validate space vehicle models.
• Create design documents, analyses, and test results for customers.
• Convert CAD models into optimized 3D visualizer models with Blender.
• Implement software interaction between simulated components and 3D visualizations.
• Enhance graphical capabilities of the simulation architecture (OpenSceneGraph/OpenGL/Vulkan).

Skills

3D graphics development

OpenSceneGraph

OpenGL

Vulkan

C/C++

Python

modeling

Windows

Linux

Education

Bachelor's degree in Software/Electrical/Computer/Aerospace Engineering or similar (graphics emphasis)

Master’s degree in related field

PhD in related field

Tools

Blender

Jenkins

Jira

Bitbucket

GitLab

OpenSceneGraph

OpenGL

Job description

Northrop Grumman’s Space Sector seeks a Graphics Simulation Software Engineer (Level 3/4) in Dulles, VA, to develop advanced spacecraft simulation software and 3D models using Blender and OpenSceneGraph. You will contribute to multiple projects across the full software lifecycle.

The role requires 3D graphics experience with C/C++, Python, and familiarity with Windows/Linux, plus an active Top Secret clearance. Onsite work only; relocation allowances may apply.