Software Engineer

Northrop Grumman

. Develop, implement, and maintain modular simulation and modeling software (e.g., C++, Python) to support system behaviors and scenarios.

Posted 5/7/2026full-timeSan Diego • California • 🇺🇸 United StatesJuniorMid-Level💰 $91,800 - $137,600 per yearWebsite

Tech Stack

Tools & technologies

JenkinsPythonSDLC

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Develop, implement, and maintain modular simulation and modeling software (e.g., C++, Python) to support system behaviors and scenarios.
Integrate simulation components with system interfaces, middle ware, and test harnesses; ensure interoperable data flows and real-time performance.
Design and execute verification and validation tests, analyze results, identify defects, and implement fixes to ensure model fidelity and accuracy.
Optimize simulation performance and scalability; profile code, reduce latency, and support CI/CD pipelines for automated builds and deployments.
Collaborate with systems engineers, testers, and stakeholders to translate requirements into simulation scenarios, produce technical documentation, and support demonstrations.

Requirements

What you’ll need

Bachelor’s Degree in a STEM discipline and 2 years of related engineering experience; OR a Master’s degree in a STEM discipline and 0 years of related engineering experience
Demonstrated professional experience developing software and scripts in Object Oriented C++ AND/OR Python
Demonstrated professional experience with software change control, change management, and CI/CD tools such as: Atlassian tool suite, GitHub, GitLab, AND/OR Jenkins
Demonstrated Professional Experience with the full Software Development Life Cycle (SDLC)
Demonstrated professional experience with static code analysis tools such as: Coverity, SonarQube, AND/OR Fortify
Active U.S Government Top Secret clearance
Ability to obtain and maintain initial Special Access Program (SAP) access via a Program Access Request (PAR)
Ability to obtain and maintain subsequent SAP PARs following commencement of employment to be able to completely support statement of work.

Benefits

Comp & perks

Health insurance coverage
Life and disability insurance
Savings plan
Company paid holidays
Paid time off (PTO)
9/80 schedule
401K matching program

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Hard Skills & Tools

C++PythonObject Oriented Programmingsoftware developmentverification and validationperformance optimizationstatic code analysissoftware change controlCI/CDSoftware Development Life Cycle

Soft Skills

collaborationcommunicationproblem-solvinganalytical skills

Certifications

Bachelor’s Degree in STEMMaster’s Degree in STEMU.S Government Top Secret clearance