Forces To Invent The Future

VirtualSimulationSoftwareEngineer

$79–119k Melbourne, Florida, United States FULL TIME Remote Friendly
Market Sentiment
HIGH DEMAND

Neural analysis suggests this role is
optimal for Mid+ candidates.

The Brief

“Virtual Simulation Software Engineer at Forces To Invent The Future. Skills: Virtual Simulation, Software Engineering, Real-time simulation, Pilot-in-the-loop. Design real-time simulation software. Implement real-time simulation software”

What You'll Achieve.

Assess operational suitability; Develop preliminary concepts

Industry & Context.

Problems you'll solve

Trade studies

Eligibility Requirements

Relocation assistance, Clearance required, Top Secret clearance, 10% travel, Ability to obtain SAP clearance

What They're Looking For.

Must Have

Bachelors degree in STEM, 2 years relevant experience, Master's Degree in STEM, active US Government Top Secret clearance, ability to obtain SAP clearance

Nice to Have

Experience with real-time simulation/software development, Experience with hardware/software integration, Ability to translate physics/mathematics models, understanding of tactical aircraft systems, understanding of Integrated Air Defense Systems, understanding of operational Command and Control systems, Experience working in rapid prototyping environment, Experience performing weapon system level design

What You'll Do.

Design real-time simulation software

Implement real-time simulation software

Create simulation frameworks

Adapt simulation modules

Translate aircraft physics

Translate weapon physics

Integrate models into simulation

Model operational environments

Perform trade studies

Develop recommendations for system architectures

Develop recommendations for configurations

Support design of visualization models

Support development of visualization databases

Integrate visualization models

Integrate visualization databases

How You'll Work.

Team & Collaboration

Small team dynamic; Close-knit team

Full Job Description

RELOCATION ASSISTANCE: Relocation assistance may be available CLEARANCE REQUIRED FOR START: Yes CLEARANCE TYPE: Top Secret TRAVEL: Yes, 10% of the Time ## **Description** At Northrop Grumman, our employees have incredible opportunities to work on revolutionary systems that impact people's lives around the world today, and for generations to come. Our pioneering and inventive spirit has enabled us to be at the forefront of many technological advancements in our nation's history - from the first flight across the Atlantic Ocean, to stealth bombers, to landing on the moon. We look for people who have bold new ideas, courage and a pioneering spirit to join forces to invent the future, and have fun along the way. Our culture thrives on intellectual curiosity, cognitive diversity and bringing your whole self to work — and we have an insatiable drive to do what others think is impossible. Our employees are not only part of history, they're making history. **Please note that this opportunity is contingent on program funding. Start dates are determined after funding confirmation.** **Northrop Grumman Aeronautics Systems** has an opening for a **Virtual Simulation Software Engineer** to join our team of qualified, diverse individuals within our Systems Engineering organization. This role is located in **Melbourne, FL**. The Virtual Simulation Team’s mission is to provide our warfighter customer with a realistic aircraft simulation and tactical environment to assess operational suitability and develop preliminary concepts of employment. In this role, you will be responsible for developing and modifying software for use in pilot-in-the-loop simulation of combat weapons systems employment. The simulation software is primarily written in C++ along with some applications in other high level programming languages (Java, Python, etc.). The Virtual Simulation lab supports a relatively small, close-knit team of 14 software developers, 4 lab engineers, and 10-12 other regular users. Th

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