Virtual Simulation Software Engineer

Northrop Grumman

Virtual Simulation Software Engineer developing software for pilot-in-the-loop simulation of combat weapons systems at Northrop Grumman in Melbourne, Florida.

Posted 6/3/2026full-timeMelbourne • Florida • 🇺🇸 United StatesJuniorMid-Level💰 $79,300 - $118,900 per yearWebsite

Tech Stack

Tools & technologies

Java

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Design and implement real-time, pilot-in-the-loop simulation software that enables requirements validation and mission-level evaluation of next-gen tactical aircraft
Create or adapt simulation frameworks and modules (e.g., airframe, kinematics, sensors, weapons, C2, threat models)
Partner with domain SMEs to translate aircraft/weapon physics into high-fidelity, real-time models and integrate them into the overall simulation
Model operational environments and perform trade studies via computer simulation resulting in recommendations for system architectures and configurations
Support the design and development of visualization models and databases for integration with a high-fidelity simulation environment

Requirements

What you’ll need

Must have a Bachelors degree in a STEM field and at least 2 years of relevant military / professional experience, OR a Master's Degree in a STEM field and at least some of relevant military / professional / academic experience
Must have previous experience in computer/engineering software development using C++ (preferred), C#, Java or other object-oriented computer language
Must have an active US Government Top Secret clearance (with a background investigation completed within the last 6 years or currently enrolled into Continuous Evaluation).
Must have the ability to obtain and maintain Special Access Program (SAP) clearance within a reasonable amount of time as determined by business needs.
Preferred Qualifications:
Experience with real-time simulation/software development
Experience with hardware/software integration, especially integration of aircraft hardware into a lab/simulation environment
Ability to translate physics/mathematics models into real-time simulation algorithms
An understanding of tactical aircraft aero-performance, sensors, weapons, and/or communication systems
An understanding of Integrated Air Defense Systems and capabilities
An understanding of operational Command and Control systems and software
Experience working with a team in a rapid prototyping environment
Experience performing weapon system level design, integration, and/or test & evaluation

Benefits

Comp & perks

flexible work arrangements
9/80 work schedule with every other Friday off
phenomenal learning opportunities
exposure to a wide variety of projects and customers
very friendly team environment

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Hard Skills & Tools

C++C#Javareal-time simulationsoftware developmenthardware/software integrationsimulation algorithmsaero-performance modelingweapon system designtest & evaluation

Soft Skills

team collaborationcommunicationproblem-solvingadaptabilitycritical thinkinganalytical skillsattention to detailtime managementleadershiporganizational skills

Certifications

Bachelors degree in STEMMasters degree in STEMUS Government Top Secret clearanceSpecial Access Program (SAP) clearance