Algorithms Software Engineer Lead - Level 3 or 4 (AHT)
Northrop Grumman1 day ago
Boulder, CO, USASenior / Staff+
Base Salary
$114k - $213k/yr
Responsibilities
- Lead and mentor 2–4 Tracker team members and provide tasking.
- Design, develop, test, document, and debug software and mathematical algorithms for threat identification, missile tracking, and interception.
- Perform performance analysis of tracking and state-estimation algorithms.
- Develop modern C++ prototypes and analysis tools using Python.
- Track and resolve algorithm defects.
- Collaborate with the Chief Architect, Program Management, and peer team leads to establish technical vision.
- Provide technical documentation input and contribute to customer-facing presentations.
Requirements
- Principal Level 3 requires a STEM bachelor’s degree and 5 years of related experience, a STEM master’s degree and 3 years of related experience, or a PhD and 1 year of related experience.
- Sr. Principal Level 4 requires a STEM bachelor’s degree and 8 years of related experience, a STEM master’s degree and 6 years of related experience, or a PhD and 4 years of related experience.
- Current active, in-scope U.S. Government-issued Secret clearance is required at application, with the ability to obtain and maintain Top Secret clearance.
- Prior C++ development experience and willingness to travel 10% are required.
- Preferred qualifications include Linux, modern C++, Python, strong mathematics, statistical analysis, algorithm design and state estimation, stereo vision, infrared and satellite systems, data fusion, distributed systems, algorithm verification and validation, Plotly, JavaScript, SQL, and leadership or mentorship experience.
Benefits
- On-site work in Boulder, Colorado, with relocation assistance potentially available.
- Travel is approximately 10%.
- Benefits include health insurance, life and disability insurance, a savings plan, company-paid holidays, and paid time off.
- Employees may be eligible for overtime, shift differential, and discretionary bonuses.
About Northrop Grumman
Northrop Grumman designs and manufactures aircraft, spacecraft, missile defense, C4ISR, and cyber systems for the U.S. government, NASA, and allied nations. The company operates primarily through long-term defense and space contracts, delivering products and services spanning autonomous systems, sensors, software, and sustainment. Founded in 1994 and headquartered in Falls Church, Virginia, it is a public company listed on the NYSE (ticker: NOC).