Simulation Software Engineer Level 3 or 4
Northrop Grumman · Dulles, VA · 1 mo ago
On-siteEngineering$114k–$171k/yrFull-time
We need to output HTML fragment with sections: About the role? The description includes paragraphs about company, role, responsibilities, qualifications, benefits, pay, schedule, relocation assistance, clearance, travel.
We must use for section headings: About the role, Responsibilities, Requirements, Qualifications, Skills, Benefits, Pay, Schedule.
We should not repeat job title. No Job ID etc.
We need to preserve all substantive info, no boilerplate (EEO, legal, etc). Remove cookie/navigation/legal/EEO/equal-opportunity/scam-warning boilerplate, duplicated lines, and application instructions.
We need to include sections only when posting has real specific content.
We have:
- About the role: description of Northrop Grumman, role, location Dulles VA, clearance required, travel 10%, relocation assistance may be available, onsite 100%, 9/80 schedule, etc. Could be part of About the role.
- Responsibilities: list of duties: "In This Role You Will (based On Need)" bullet list.
- Requirements: maybe clearance, US citizenship, etc. Could be part of Qualifications.
- Qualifications: Basic Qualifications for level 3 and level 4, Preferred Qualifications.
- Skills: maybe programming languages, tools.
- Benefits: mention health insurance, life and disability, savings plan, company paid holidays, PTO, etc.
- Pay: salary ranges.
- Schedule: 9/80 schedule, every other Friday off, 100% onsite.
We need to avoid filler like "commensurate with experience". Not present.
We must not include sections with no content.
We need to output only HTML fragment.
Let's extract content.
First, About the role: combine introductory paragraph about Northrop Grumman, the opening, location, clearance, travel, relocation assistance, onsite, 9/80 schedule maybe belongs to Schedule but we can include in About.
But we have separate Schedule section.
Thus About the role: description of company and role, location Dulles VA, clearance required TS/SCI, travel 10%, relocation assistance may be available, position contingent on obtaining clearances.
Responsibilities: list from "In This Role You Will (based On Need)" bullet points.
Let's list them:
- Establish simulation requirements.
- Plan, organize and be involved in the full software lifecycle to develop spacecraft simulation software using modern tools and software best practices.
- Develop spacecraft component models from hardware documentation to support modeling and simulation activities across multiple projects.
- Work with other engineering disciplines to integrate and validate space vehicle models and simulations.
- Develop new and/or integrate existing system simulation frameworks.
- Support simulated real-time operations, operational analysis and mission effectiveness analysis.
- Develop and integrate advanced graphical user interfaces and visualization tools.
- Model Thermosphere and Exosphere environments.
- Performs trade studies via computer simulation and recommend alternative architectures.
- Prepare design documentation, analysis, test results and presentation materials for internal and external customers.
- Work in an innovative environment across diverse assignments and in collaborative team settings across all levels.
Also maybe "This position can be hired as a Principal Engineer (level 3) or a Sr. Principal Engineer (level 4) depending on experience." That's more about qualifications.
Requirements: maybe clearance, US citizenship, etc. But we have Qualifications sections.
Qualifications: Basic Qualifications for level 3 and level 4, Preferred Qualifications.
We could combine Basic and Preferred under Qualifications.
Skills: maybe list programming proficiencies: C/C++, Python, Matlab/Simulink, Windows/Linux scripting, OpenSceneGraph/OpenGL, etc.
But we could also put those under Qualifications.
Given instruction: Use sections for About the role, Responsibilities, Requirements, Qualifications, Skills, Benefits, Pay, Schedule. We need to decide what goes where.
Let's map:
- About the role: company overview, role description, location, clearance, travel, relocation assistance, onsite, schedule? but schedule separate.
- Responsibilities: the bullet list of duties.
- Requirements: maybe clearance, US citizenship, ability to obtain clearance, etc. Could be "Requires an active U.S. Government Top-Secret [TS] security clearance and Sensitive Compartmented Information (SCI)[TS/SCI] at time of application, current and within scope. [US citizenship required]" Also "This position is contingent upon the candidate obtaining final clearances and program access(es) within a reasonable period of time as determined by the company."
- Qualifications: education/experience requirements for level 3 and level 4, plus preferred qualifications.
- Skills: maybe technical skills: programming languages, tools, development processes, revision control, documentation, etc.
- Benefits: health insurance, life and disability, savings plan, company paid holidays, PTO.
- Pay: salary ranges.
- Schedule: 9/80 schedule, every other Friday off, 100% onsite.
We must avoid duplication.
Let's extract exact text.
From posting:
"RELOCATION ASSISTANCE: Relocation assistance may be available CLEARANCE REQUIRED FOR START: Yes CLEARANCE TYPE: SCI TRAVEL: Yes, 10% of the Time"
Then description paragraph.
"In This Role You Will (based On Need) Establish simulation requirements.Plan, organize and be involved in the full software lifecycle to develop spacecraft simulation software using modern tools and software best practices.Develop spacecraft component models from hardware documentation to support modeling and simulation activities across multiple projects.Work with other engineering disciplines to integrate and validate space vehicle models and simulations.Develop new and/or integrate existing system simulation frameworks.Support simulated real-time operations, operational analysis and mission effectiveness analysis.Develop and integrate advanced graphical user interfaces and visualization tools. Model Thermosphere and Exosphere environments.Performs trade studies via computer simulation and recommend alternative architectures. Prepare design documentation, analysis, test results and presentation materials for internal and external customers.Work in an innovative environment across diverse assignments and in collaborative team settings across all levels.This position can be hired as a Principal Engineer (level 3) or a Sr. Principal Engineer (level 4) depending on experience. This position will work a 9/80 schedule, with every other Friday off. This position is 100% onsite and cannot accommodate telecommute work. This position is contingent upon the candidate obtaining final clearances and program access(es) within a reasonable period of time as determined by the company. This position can be filled as a Principal (level 3) or Sr Principal (level 4) depending on experience and qualifications"
Then Basic Qualifications (Principal Simulation Software Engineer) list.
Then Basic Qualifications (Sr. Principal Simulation Software Engineer) list.
Then Preferred Qualifications list.
Then salary ranges.
Then benefits paragraph.
Then other stuff about application period, EEO, etc which we remove.
Now we need to produce HTML.
We'll produce sections:
for section headings: About the role, Responsibilities, Requirements, Qualifications, Skills, Benefits, Pay, Schedule.
We should not repeat job title. No Job ID etc.
We need to preserve all substantive info, no boilerplate (EEO, legal, etc). Remove cookie/navigation/legal/EEO/equal-opportunity/scam-warning boilerplate, duplicated lines, and application instructions.
We need to include sections only when posting has real specific content.
We have:
- About the role: description of Northrop Grumman, role, location Dulles VA, clearance required, travel 10%, relocation assistance may be available, onsite 100%, 9/80 schedule, etc. Could be part of About the role.
- Responsibilities: list of duties: "In This Role You Will (based On Need)" bullet list.
- Requirements: maybe clearance, US citizenship, etc. Could be part of Qualifications.
- Qualifications: Basic Qualifications for level 3 and level 4, Preferred Qualifications.
- Skills: maybe programming languages, tools.
- Benefits: mention health insurance, life and disability, savings plan, company paid holidays, PTO, etc.
- Pay: salary ranges.
- Schedule: 9/80 schedule, every other Friday off, 100% onsite.
We need to avoid filler like "commensurate with experience". Not present.
We must not include sections with no content.
We need to output only HTML fragment.
Let's extract content.
First, About the role: combine introductory paragraph about Northrop Grumman, the opening, location, clearance, travel, relocation assistance, onsite, 9/80 schedule maybe belongs to Schedule but we can include in About.
But we have separate Schedule section.
Thus About the role: description of company and role, location Dulles VA, clearance required TS/SCI, travel 10%, relocation assistance may be available, position contingent on obtaining clearances.
Responsibilities: list from "In This Role You Will (based On Need)" bullet points.
Let's list them:
- Establish simulation requirements.
- Plan, organize and be involved in the full software lifecycle to develop spacecraft simulation software using modern tools and software best practices.
- Develop spacecraft component models from hardware documentation to support modeling and simulation activities across multiple projects.
- Work with other engineering disciplines to integrate and validate space vehicle models and simulations.
- Develop new and/or integrate existing system simulation frameworks.
- Support simulated real-time operations, operational analysis and mission effectiveness analysis.
- Develop and integrate advanced graphical user interfaces and visualization tools.
- Model Thermosphere and Exosphere environments.
- Performs trade studies via computer simulation and recommend alternative architectures.
- Prepare design documentation, analysis, test results and presentation materials for internal and external customers.
- Work in an innovative environment across diverse assignments and in collaborative team settings across all levels.
Also maybe "This position can be hired as a Principal Engineer (level 3) or a Sr. Principal Engineer (level 4) depending on experience." That's more about qualifications.
Requirements: maybe clearance, US citizenship, etc. But we have Qualifications sections.
Qualifications: Basic Qualifications for level 3 and level 4, Preferred Qualifications.
We could combine Basic and Preferred under Qualifications.
Skills: maybe list programming proficiencies: C/C++, Python, Matlab/Simulink, Windows/Linux scripting, OpenSceneGraph/OpenGL, etc.
But we could also put those under Qualifications.
Given instruction: Use sections for About the role, Responsibilities, Requirements, Qualifications, Skills, Benefits, Pay, Schedule. We need to decide what goes where.
Let's map:
- About the role: company overview, role description, location, clearance, travel, relocation assistance, onsite, schedule? but schedule separate.
- Responsibilities: the bullet list of duties.
- Requirements: maybe clearance, US citizenship, ability to obtain clearance, etc. Could be "Requires an active U.S. Government Top-Secret [TS] security clearance and Sensitive Compartmented Information (SCI)[TS/SCI] at time of application, current and within scope. [US citizenship required]" Also "This position is contingent upon the candidate obtaining final clearances and program access(es) within a reasonable period of time as determined by the company."
- Qualifications: education/experience requirements for level 3 and level 4, plus preferred qualifications.
- Skills: maybe technical skills: programming languages, tools, development processes, revision control, documentation, etc.
- Benefits: health insurance, life and disability, savings plan, company paid holidays, PTO.
- Pay: salary ranges.
- Schedule: 9/80 schedule, every other Friday off, 100% onsite.
We must avoid duplication.
Let's extract exact text.
From posting:
"RELOCATION ASSISTANCE: Relocation assistance may be available CLEARANCE REQUIRED FOR START: Yes CLEARANCE TYPE: SCI TRAVEL: Yes, 10% of the Time"
Then description paragraph.
"In This Role You Will (based On Need) Establish simulation requirements.Plan, organize and be involved in the full software lifecycle to develop spacecraft simulation software using modern tools and software best practices.Develop spacecraft component models from hardware documentation to support modeling and simulation activities across multiple projects.Work with other engineering disciplines to integrate and validate space vehicle models and simulations.Develop new and/or integrate existing system simulation frameworks.Support simulated real-time operations, operational analysis and mission effectiveness analysis.Develop and integrate advanced graphical user interfaces and visualization tools. Model Thermosphere and Exosphere environments.Performs trade studies via computer simulation and recommend alternative architectures. Prepare design documentation, analysis, test results and presentation materials for internal and external customers.Work in an innovative environment across diverse assignments and in collaborative team settings across all levels.This position can be hired as a Principal Engineer (level 3) or a Sr. Principal Engineer (level 4) depending on experience. This position will work a 9/80 schedule, with every other Friday off. This position is 100% onsite and cannot accommodate telecommute work. This position is contingent upon the candidate obtaining final clearances and program access(es) within a reasonable period of time as determined by the company. This position can be filled as a Principal (level 3) or Sr Principal (level 4) depending on experience and qualifications"
Then Basic Qualifications (Principal Simulation Software Engineer) list.
Then Basic Qualifications (Sr. Principal Simulation Software Engineer) list.
Then Preferred Qualifications list.
Then salary ranges.
Then benefits paragraph.
Then other stuff about application period, EEO, etc which we remove.
Now we need to produce HTML.
We'll produce sections:
About the role
... (company overview, location, clearance, travel, relocation assistance, onsite, schedule? maybe not schedule)
But schedule we will put in Schedule section. Thus About the role paragraph: combine first paragraphs about Northrop Grumman, opening, location Dulles VA, clearance TS/SCI, travel 10%, relocation assistance may be available, position contingent on obtaining clearances. Let's craft: "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. We have an opening for a Simulation Software Engineer Level 3 or 4 to join our team of qualified, diverse individuals in the Space Systems organization developing space simulation software for NSS space programs. The individual we seek will be self-motivated, proactive, and goal-oriented. This position will be in Dulles, VA. This work does require a TS/SCI clearance and will primarily be performed in a SCIF environment. Relocation assistance may be available. Travel is required approximately 10% of the time. This position is contingent upon the candidate obtaining final clearances and program access(es) within a reasonable period of time as determined by the company." That seems good. Now Responsibilities:Responsibilities
- ... each bullet.
We need to split the bullet list from "In This Role You Will (based On Need)" into items.
Let's list each:
- Establish simulation requirements.
- Plan, organize and be involved in the full software lifecycle to develop spacecraft simulation software using modern tools and software best practices.
- Develop spacecraft component models from hardware documentation to support modeling and simulation activities across multiple projects.
- Work with other engineering disciplines to integrate and validate space vehicle models and simulations.
- Develop new and/or integrate existing system simulation frameworks.
- Support simulated real-time operations, operational analysis and mission effectiveness analysis.
- Develop and integrate advanced graphical user interfaces and visualization tools.
- Model Thermosphere and Exosphere environments.
- Performs trade studies via computer simulation and recommend alternative architectures.
- Prepare design documentation, analysis, test results and presentation materials for internal and external customers.
- Work in an innovative environment across diverse assignments and in collaborative team settings across all levels.
Note: "Performs" maybe keep as is.
Now Requirements:
Requirements
... clearance, US citizenship, contingency.
We can include: "Requires an active U.S. Government Top-Secret [TS] security clearance and Sensitive Compartmented Information (SCI)[TS/SCI] at time of application, current and within scope. U.S. citizenship is required. This position is contingent upon the candidate obtaining final clearances and program access(es) within a reasonable period of time as determined by the company." Now Qualifications:Qualifications
maybe split into Basic and Preferred? Could have subheadings? But instruction only says usefor section headings. Could we have nested? Probably not. We could combine Basic and Preferred into one
- with items? Might be messy. Better to have two
sections? But only allowed headings list includes Qualifications. Could we have Basic Qualifications and Preferred Qualifications as
? Not allowed. Could we put both under Qualifications with separate
paragraphs? That's okay. Thus Qualifications section: include Basic Qualifications for level 3 and level 4, and Preferred Qualifications. We need to preserve all substantive info. Let's extract Basic Qualifications (Principal Simulation Software Engineer): "Bachelor’s degree and 5 years of experience, Master's degree and 3 years of experience, or PhD in Software/Electrical/Computer/Aerospace Engineering, Computer Science, Physics or closely related field.Requires an active U.S. Government Top-Secret [TS] security clearance and Sensitive Compartmented Information (SCI)[TS/SCI] at time of application, current and within scope. [US citizenship required]Advanced programming proficiency with: C/C++, Python.Advanced programming proficiency with Matlab/Simulink, Windows/Linux scripting.Solid communication and teamwork skills.Understanding of waterfall, spiral and/or Agile software development processes and continuous development / continuous integration practices.Ability to use software revision control tools such as Subversion and/or Git.Ability to clearly document technical and programmatic status to management." Note there is duplication of clearance and citizenship already in Requirements; but we should preserve all info; duplication okay? Might be considered duplicated lines; we should avoid duplicated lines. The instruction: "Remove cookie/navigation/legal/EEO/equal-opportunity/scam-warning boilerplate, duplicated lines". So we should avoid repeating same info. Since we already put clearance and citizenship in Requirements, we could omit them from Qualifications to avoid duplication. However we need to preserve all substantive info;