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# Principal Software Engineer

- **Company:** Northrop Grumman
- **Location:** Rolling Meadows, IL, United States
- **Experience:** Experienced
- **Salary:** $108,800.0 - $163,200.0
- **Contract:** Contract
- **Skills:** Agile Methodology, Algorithm Design, JIRA, Automation of Tests, Bash Shell, C++ (Programming Language), IBM Rational ClearCase, Nvidia CUDA, Computer Engineering, Computer Graphics, Continuous Integration, Software Design Patterns, Video Game Development, Game Engine, Github, General-Purpose Computing on Graphics Processing Units, Python (Programming Language), Object-Oriented Software Development, Software Architecture, Software Engineering, Scripting, Information Technology, Bitbucket, Unreal Engine, Software Version Control
- **Published:** August 29, 2026
- **Apply:** https://www.clearancejobs.com/jobs/9128697/principal-software-engineer

## About the Role

* Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, or similar engineering discipline with a minimum of 5 years of engineering experience, or a Master's degree in Computer Science, Computer Engineering or similar engineering discipline with a minimum of 3 years of engineering experience or in lieu of degree an additional 4 years of engineering experience.
 * Experience with Unreal Engine, Unreal Editor, and Unreal Blueprints
 * Experience with C++ or similar language using object-oriented development
 * Experience with scripting languages (Python, Bash, Batch, etc)
 * Experience with software engineering
 * Familiarity with computer graphics principles
 * Familiarity with automated testing and continuous integration frameworks
 * Familiarity with version control systems (GitHub, Bitbucket, ClearCase) and Agile software planning tools (Rally, Jira, etc)
 * US Citizenship
 * Interim secret clearance prior to start. Once started, must have the ability to obtain and maintain DoD secret clearance., * Experience with game engines, scientific visualization, or image processing
 * Software architecture skills (design patterns, objected oriented design)
 * Experience with general purpose GPU (gpGPU) development
 * Experience with CUDA development
 * Experience with video game engine development
 * Experience with video game development
 * Experience with physics engines
 * Familiarity with camera systems and optics

## Description

The SPS SceneGen team seeks a talented Software Engineer with an interest in video game engines, scientific visualization, image processing and/or tools development to join our growing team in Rolling Meadows, IL. As a Principal Software Engineer, you will join our diverse team and be responsible for architecture, design, implementation, and integration of game engine technology to simulate radio-metrically correct scenes for our mission critical sensors and algorithm development. You will be working with a highly innovative and fast paced team.


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