Senior Principal Engineer Software - Simulation; Oklahoma or Melbourne FL

RELOCATION ASSISTANCE:
Relocation assistance may be available. CLEARANCE REQUIRED FOR START:
Yes. CLEARANCE TYPE: SAP. TRAVEL:
Yes, 25% of the Time.

• Work in an innovative environment, on significantly diverse assignments, and in collaborative team settings across all levels.
• Participate in the full software development life cycle including requirements, design, implementation, qualification, and delivery of software products to our customers.
• Architect and develop applications in a simulated training environment.
• Be a part of Agile Scrum teams to develop software products for multiple software baselines.

• Bachelor's degree in a STEM discipline (Science, Technology, Engineering or Math) with 8 years of related engineering experience; OR a Master’s degree in STEM with 6 years of related engineering experience; OR a PhD degree in a (STEM) discipline from an accredited university and 4-years of related engineering experience.
• Experience with the full Software Development Life Cycle (SDLC) - software design requirements, application development, integration, testing, and deployment.
• Experience with at least one of the following programming or scripting languages: C, C++, and Python.
• Experience with two or more of the following tools:
  Jira, Crucible, Bitbucket, Subversion, Bamboo, Jenkins, Sonarqube, Fortify, or Coverity.
• Must have an active DoD Secret Security Clearance.
• Must have the ability to obtain and maintain Special Access Program (SAP) clearance prior to the commencement of employment.

• Strong understanding of C and C++ languages including templates, memory storage, and compiler/linker.
• Experience with or knowledge of Joint Simulation Environment (JSE), Distributed Interactive Simulation (DIS), or High-Level Architecture (HLA).
• Experience with Full-Motion Flight Training Systems.
• Experience with simulated threat environments such as AFSIM or NGTS.
• Ability to collaborate with systems engineers, hardware designers and integration/test engineers to develop and maintain complex software systems.

$ - $. 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.

In addition, Northrop Grumman provides a variety of benefits including health insurance coverage, life and disability insurance, savings plan, Company paid holidays and paid time off (PTO) for vacation and/or personal business.

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

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