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Northrop Grumman

Software Engineer (Rancho Bernardo - El Segundo - Palmdale CA)

Northrop Grumman

Published 08 May 2026
USA& Other locations
92K - 138K USD Annual
Remote
Full Time
Onsite

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Role Highlights

Languages used

C++
Python

Key skills

CICD
Written Communication
OOD
Change Management
Modelling
Interfaces
Data
Mathematics
SDLC
Static
TroubleShooting

Tools, Libraries and Frameworks

IOS
GitHub
GitLab
SonarQube
SAP
HTTP

Description

The role involves developing, implementing, and maintaining modular simulation and modeling software to support various system behaviors and scenarios. The engineer will integrate simulation components with system interfaces, middleware, and test harnesses to ensure interoperable data flows and real-time performance. Responsibilities include designing and executing verification and validation tests, analyzing results, identifying defects, and implementing necessary fixes. The position requires optimizing simulation performance and scalability through code profiling and latency reduction. Additionally, the engineer will support automated builds and deployments while collaborating with systems engineers and stakeholders to translate requirements into simulation scenarios.

Required Qualifications and Skills

Candidates must possess a Bachelor’s degree in a STEM discipline with 2 years of related engineering experience, or a Master’s degree in a STEM discipline with 0 years of experience. Professional experience with Object Oriented C++ or Python is required, alongside familiarity with software change control, CI/CD tools, and static code analysis. The role necessitates an active U.S. Government Top Secret clearance and the ability to obtain and maintain Special Access Program access. Strong communication and teamwork capabilities are also required.

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About the company

Northrop Grumman

Size

87687

HQ

Falls Church, US

Public/Private

Public Company

Description

We are a close-knit community of big thinkers collaborating to keep the world safe. Our passion, creativity and expertise bring next-level technology solutions to life in autonomous systems, cyber, C4ISR, strike, space, and logistics and modernization for our customers around the globe. On the Northrop Grumman team, youll join our pursuit of excellence immersed in a dynamic culture of innovation and respect. Your unique perspective will help achieve our shared vision for the future of global security. Every step of the way, you'll be supported by world-class training, employee resource groups and a comprehensive benefits package that enables greater health and happiness for you and your family. Worldwide and across disciplines, were challenging whats possible for technology to protect people and places from undersea to outer space and into cyberspace. And we see the impact of our performance every day. We are Northrop Grumman, and we work on what mattersnow, you too can make a difference. Explore opportunities in engineering, IT, manufacturing, business management, cybersecurity and more at careers.northropgrumman.com. 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 statement, please visit www.northropgrumman.com/EEO. U. S. citizenship is required for most positions. Our careers site can be found at northropgrumman.com/careers/. If you are contacted by someone about a job at Northrop Grumman, please verify the opportunity on our Careers site before engaging with that contact. We only schedule interviews with qualified candidates who have applied to a job posting through our Careers site.

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