Principal / Sr. Principal Algorithms Software Engineer

Northrop Grumman

88d • $110,300 - $165,500

About The Position

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. The Launch and Missile Defense Systems division within Northrop Grumman Space Systems has an exciting career opportunity for an experienced Algorithms Software Engineer level 3 or 4 with Linux environment and software development experience to join the BOA/ESL Algorithms team. The BOA program leverages OPIR data in supporting the software development and analysis of specialized combat systems that are providing advanced algorithms to improve tracking, prediction, and discrimination capabilities for emerging threats worldwide. The position is in Boulder, CO – Boulder is nestled in the foothills of the Rocky Mountains, and only 25 miles from downtown Denver.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s Degree in a STEM discipline preferred from an accredited university and 5 years of related experience, or a Master’s degree in a STEM discipline and 3 years experience, or a PhD and 1 year of experience for Principal Algorithm Software Engineer.
• Bachelor’s Degree in a STEM discipline preferred from an accredited university and 8 years of related experience, or a Master’s degree in a STEM discipline and 6 years experience, or a PhD and 4 years of experience for Sr. Principal Algorithm Software Engineer.
• Minimum of 1 year of software development experience with Python and/or C++.
• Linux experience and working knowledge of common utilities like grep, awk, cat head, etc.
• Experience developing, analyzing, testing, and implementing extendable / reusable algorithms.
• Algorithm design and state estimation experience.
• Experience with data analysis - Population statistics and trend identification.
• Ability to bridge between theoretical concepts and practical implementation.
• Ability and willingness to travel up-to 10% to support business needs.
• Current active in-scope U.S. Government DoD issued Secret security clearance at the time of application.

Nice To Haves

• A current active in-scope U.S. Government DoD issued Top Secret security clearance.
• Strong statistical background and skills.
• Experience in tracking and prediction algorithms, simulation, and validation.
• Experience with multiple hypothesis tracking.
• Experience in the numerical implementation of motion filters.
• Familiarity with Overhead Persistent Infrared (OPIR) and Electro-Optical Infrared (EOIR) sensors and simulations.

Responsibilities

• Designing, developing, testing, documenting, and debugging software and complex mathematical algorithms.
• Performing data analysis and algorithm development for missile tracking applications.
• Development and performance analysis of tracking and state estimation algorithms.
• Tool and prototype development using Modern C++ and Python.
• Algorithm defect tracking and resolution.
• Technical documentation as required.
• Working in cross-discipline teams and communicating clearly across various levels of engineers.

Benefits

• Health insurance coverage
• Life and disability insurance
• Savings plan
• Company paid holidays
• Paid time off (PTO) for vacation and/or personal business

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: Bachelor's degree