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Ground SW Engineer: C/C++ Simulation – Level 3 or 4 (Chandler) (AHT)

Northrop GrummanChandler, AZFull-time$98,400.00 - $147,600.00 (Level 3); $122,800.00 - $184,200.00 (Level 4)

This engineer will develop, test, deploy, and troubleshoot simulation and ground support applications used to integrate and validate complex systems. The work involves object-oriented C/C++, with Java and potentially Python supporting development, automation, and testing. The position contributes to requirements, design documentation, peer reviews, configuration management, hardware/software interfaces, and system integration alongside embedded, GNC, systems, and test teams. Level 4 candidates may guide junior engineers, coordinate technical work, and participate in schedule or customer discussions. It suits experienced software engineers with simulator, real-time, embedded, or mission-critical application backgrounds who hold an active Secret clearance and can work fully onsite in Chandler.

Requirements

Bachelor’s or advanced STEM degree with 5–8+ years of experience, depending on levelActive DoD Secret clearance and ability to obtain required program accessProfessional object-oriented C/C++ development experience in LinuxExperience with simulators, ground support equipment, test tools, embedded systems, or real-time applicationsAbility to support software integration, testing, troubleshooting, and hardware/software interfacesPreferred: Java, DevSecOps, RTOS, simulation, Python, or technical leadership experience
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