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Principal Engineer Software - Simulation (Melbourne FL)

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Principal Engineer Software - Simulation (Melbourne FL)

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Northrop Grumman

full-time

Posted: January 2, 2026

Job Description

Support development and integration of the latest technologies - AI/ML, Quantum computing, cloud, and digital design - to impact future generation aircraft. 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 5 years of related engineering experience; OR a Master's degree in STEM with 3 years of related engineering experience; OR a PHD in STEM with 1 year 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 or higher 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 Excellent communication, interpersonal skills, and the ability to interface with all levels of employees and management

Locations

  • Melbourne, Florida, United States

Salary

Estimated Salary Rangemedium confidence

125,000 - 185,000 USD / yearly

Source: rule based estimated

* This is an estimated range based on market data and may vary based on experience and qualifications.

Required Qualifications

  • Bachelor's in STEM with 5 years related experience (experience)
  • OR Master's in STEM with 3 years (experience)
  • OR PhD in STEM with 1 year (experience)
  • Active DoD Secret or higher clearance (experience)
  • Ability to obtain/maintain SAP clearance (experience)

Responsibilities

  • Support AI/ML, Quantum, cloud, digital design integration
  • Participate in full SDLC: requirements/design/implementation/qualification/delivery
  • Architect/develop simulation training applications
  • Work in Agile Scrum teams on multiple baselines

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Principal Engineer Software - Simulation (Melbourne FL)

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Principal Engineer Software - Simulation (Melbourne FL)

Northrop Grumman logo

Northrop Grumman

full-time

Posted: January 2, 2026

Job Description

Support development and integration of the latest technologies - AI/ML, Quantum computing, cloud, and digital design - to impact future generation aircraft. 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 5 years of related engineering experience; OR a Master's degree in STEM with 3 years of related engineering experience; OR a PHD in STEM with 1 year 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 or higher 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 Excellent communication, interpersonal skills, and the ability to interface with all levels of employees and management

Locations

  • Melbourne, Florida, United States

Salary

Estimated Salary Rangemedium confidence

125,000 - 185,000 USD / yearly

Source: rule based estimated

* This is an estimated range based on market data and may vary based on experience and qualifications.

Required Qualifications

  • Bachelor's in STEM with 5 years related experience (experience)
  • OR Master's in STEM with 3 years (experience)
  • OR PhD in STEM with 1 year (experience)
  • Active DoD Secret or higher clearance (experience)
  • Ability to obtain/maintain SAP clearance (experience)

Responsibilities

  • Support AI/ML, Quantum, cloud, digital design integration
  • Participate in full SDLC: requirements/design/implementation/qualification/delivery
  • Architect/develop simulation training applications
  • Work in Agile Scrum teams on multiple baselines

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