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# Sr Principal Simulation Software Engineer

- **Company:** Northrop Grumman
- **Location:** Oklahoma City, OK, United States
- **Experience:** Expert
- **Salary:** $116,300.0 - $184,200.0
- **Contract:** Permanent contract
- **Skills:** Testing (Software), C (Programming Language), Agile Methodology, Systems Engineering, JIRA, Automation of Tests, C++ (Programming Language), Cloud Computing, Computer Programming, GNU Linker, High-Level Architecture, Python (Programming Language), Scrum Methodology, Ansible, Fortify (Software), SAP (Applications), Simulation Software, Software Engineering, Subversion, Scripting, Gitlab, Bitbucket, Devsecops, Atlassian Bamboo, Jenkins
- **Published:** August 11, 2026
- **Apply:** https://dejobs.org/x/x/F25CA9501FDC4BA5B647504D313AFB17/job/

## About the Role

The individual we seek will be self-motivated, proactive, goal-oriented to help us grow our services, become even better at what we do and will possess the following qualifications., * 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 in STEM with 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, Gitlab, Ansible, Fortify, or Coverity
 * Must have an active U.S. Government 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

## Description

In this role you will design, develop, integrate and test software for our end-user customers and businesses. Specifically, you will be responsible for the design, architecture, application development, and flight simulation. You will work with multi-disciplinary teams, such as with Systems Engineering, Cloud & Application, Test Automation, DevSecOps and Systems Test, in an Agile software development environment.

Our simulation software is critical to the current and future company projects. You will analyze system capabilities to resolve problems on program intent, output requirements, input data acquisition, programming techniques and controls.

Essential Functions:

 * 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


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