EO Signal Image Processing Engineer - 2

Northrop Grumman • Chandler, AZ

1d • $82,700 - $130,800 • Onsite

About The Position

Northrop Grumman Space Systems is seeking an EO Signal Image Processing Engineer to support the Launch Vehicles business unit in Chandler, Arizona. The role is part of the electro-optical infrared (EO/IR) modeling, algorithm, and simulation (MAS) group supporting the Seeker Integrated Product Team (IPT). Under guidance from senior team members, the engineer will help develop and validate models, image processing algorithms, and simulation tools.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Optical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Physics, Math, or a related discipline from an accredited university and 2 years of related experience, or a Master’s degree.
• Active U.S. Government DoD Secret security clearance at the time of application, current and within scope.
• Experience with image or signal processing and implementing algorithms in C, C++, MATLAB, or Python; experience may come from internships or coursework.
• Understanding of basic EO/IR modeling concepts and exposure to hardware-based model validation.
• Knowledge of optical systems and EO/IR imaging fundamentals.
• Familiarity with running simulations in high-performance computing (HPC) environments.
• Ability to work independently on assigned tasks and communicate technical results to team members.

Nice To Haves

• Master’s degree in Optical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Physics, Math, or a related discipline.
• Active U.S. Government DoD Top Secret security clearance at the time of application, current and within scope.
• Experience working in a team supporting missile, hypersonic, or other high-reliability systems.
• Exposure to defense or aerospace development standards or programs.
• Familiarity with hardware/software integration and real-time or physics-based systems modeling.
• Coursework or projects using C/C++, MATLAB, and Python, and working in Linux environments.
• Experience with configuration management tools and industry-standard coding practices.

Responsibilities

• Support development and application of physics-based models of EO/IR seeker hardware for simulations used in performance analysis and test support.
• Assist in implementing and testing image and signal processing algorithms within simulation frameworks.
• Participate in modeling and algorithm projects to meet program schedules.
• Maintain and modify modeling and analysis tools in C/C++, Python, and MATLAB in HPC and laboratory settings.
• Collaborate with systems, software, firmware, and hardware team members on modeling and simulation tasks and support requirements and verification activities.
• Support laboratory and test activities, compare model predictions with test data, and help update models as needed.
• Prepare and present technical findings to internal teams, including at design and readiness reviews.
• Follow coding, documentation, and configuration management standards and best practices, contributing to continuous improvement.

Benefits

• Relocation assistance may be available.
• Health insurance coverage.
• Life insurance.
• Disability insurance.
• Savings plan.
• Company-paid holidays.
• Paid time off (PTO) for vacation and/or personal business.
• Employees may be eligible for overtime, shift differential, and a discretionary bonus, depending on the position.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level