Requisition ID: R10181654
• Category: Engineering
• Location: Orlando, Florida, United States of America
• Clearance Type: Secret
• Telecommute: No- Teleworking not available for this position
• Shift: 1st Shift (United States of America)
• Travel Required: Yes, 10% of the Time
• Positions Available: 3
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. 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.
Join Northrop Grumman on our continued mission to push the boundaries of possible across land, sea, air, space, and cyberspace. Enjoy a culture where your voice is valued and start contributing to our team of passionate professionals providing real-life solutions to our world's biggest challenges. We take pride in creating important products and allowing our employees to grow and achieve their goals every day by Defining Possible. With our competitive pay and comprehensive benefits, we have the right opportunities to fit your life and launch your career today.
Northrop Grumman Defense Systems (NGDS) seeks a Principal Software Engineer/ Sr Principal Software Engineer with hands-on experience in Software Engineering, Integration, and debugging for a fast-paced, growing, dynamic position supporting distributed simulation and training programs in Orlando, Florida.  NGDS is an industry leader in developing, integrating, and sustaining complex simulator systems for the US Department of Defense. Our engineering teams perform a variety of tasks leading to the successful design, integration, test, deployment, and sustainment of complex modeling & simulation (M&S) systems, enabling a worldwide distributed mission training capability.
This position is currently contingent on program award and associated program award funding. Start dates are determined after funding confirmation.
Software Engineer Roles and Responsibilities:

• Develop, document, test, and debug software that contains logical and mathematical solutions to business/mission problems.
• Apply appropriate standards, processes, procedures, and tools throughout the development life cycle.
• Diagnose problems encountered during application integration among products and address fixes/enhancements according to prescribed program processes.
• Design and develop complex software using a variety of programming and scripting languages.
• Interface with program and customer personnel
In addition, the candidate must be a team player, able to work comfortably and effectively with company team members as well as program stakeholders and DoD contractor personnel using strong verbal, written, and interpersonal communications skills. The candidate may be required to travel in support of customer interface, technical interchange meetings, on-site technical support, and event/exercise support.
Familiarity with simulation protocols, DMO standards, designing, developing, integrating, or analysis of virtual, constructive and/or distributed simulation systems, or the operational use of these simulation systems will help set the candidate up for success.  The candidate will be working in an extremely dynamic and challenging environment on a day-to-day basis. 
This requisition is open as a dual level opportunity. We will consider candidates at a level 3 and level 4:
Basic Qualifications:

• Level 3: Bachelor of Science degree in a Science, Technology, Engineering, or Math (STEM) discipline and 5 years of related experience, or a Master of Science degree in a STEM discipline and 3 years of related experience, or a STEM PhD and 1 year of related experience
• Level 4: Bachelor of Science degree in a Science, Technology, Engineering, or Math (STEM) discipline and 8 years of related experience, or a Master of Science degree in a STEM discipline and 6 years of related experience, or a STEM PhD and 4 years of related experience
• US Citizenship required with the ability to obtain and maintain a DoD Secret clearance
• Experience with DMO standards
• Experience in developing software in C++
• Experience in developing and debugging software in Linux and Windows environments
• Ability to comprehend, analyze and propose solutions to complex interoperability problems
• Experience developing, creating, and using network and analysis tools for troubleshooting and analyzing complex problems
Preferred Qualifications:

• Active US DoD Secret Clearance
• Master of Science in Engineering or other STEM discipline
• Experience with distributed simulation protocols such as DIS
• LVC/DMO domain experience
• Experience in developing, integrating, or analysis of virtual, constructive and/or distributed simulation systems, or the operational use of these simulation systems.
• Experience writing, analyzing, and decomposing requirements
• General knowledge of industry standards and ensuring standards compliance
• Experience with use and operations of DoD Aircraft Systems such as IFF, Radar Systems, Radio Communications, Data Links, Munitions, Electronic Warfare, Aircraft Representation
• Demonstrate exemplary professionalism and ability to maintain composure in stressful situations
• Demonstrate strong team-building and collaboration skills
• Experience in the design, implementation and delivery of sophisticated software systems in stages of the Software Development Life Cycle
Salary Range: $95,300 - $142,900
Salary Range 2: $118,600 - $178,000
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.
Employees may be eligible for 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.
The application period for the job is estimated to be 20 days from the job posting date. However, this timeline may be shortened or extended depending on business needs and the availability of qualified candidates.Northrop Grumman is committed to hiring and retaining a diverse workforce. We are proud to be an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action 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/AA and Pay Transparency statement, please visit. U.S. Citizenship is required for all positions with a government clearance and certain other restricted positions.PDN-9dee813f-da04-4872-b36c-ae09c0f71fae