Algorithm Software Engineer - Level 3 or 4 (AHT)
Northrop Grumman1 day ago
Boulder, CO, USASenior / Staff+
Base Salary
$114k - $213k/yr
Responsibilities
- Design, develop, test, document, and debug software and complex mathematical algorithms.
- Develop and analyze tracking, state-estimation, prediction, simulation, and validation algorithms.
- Build tools and prototypes using modern C++ and/or Python.
- Perform data analysis, including population statistics and trend identification.
- Track and resolve algorithm defects and evaluate algorithm performance.
- Apply mathematics to missile-tracking applications and bridge theoretical concepts to practical implementations.
- Collaborate across engineering disciplines and communicate technical approaches and findings.
- Provide technical documentation and travel up to 10% as needed.
Requirements
- Principal Level 3 requires a bachelor's degree in STEM and 5 years of related experience, or a master's degree in STEM and 3 years of experience, or a PhD and 1 year of experience.
- Senior Principal Level 4 requires a bachelor's degree in STEM and 8 years of related experience, or a master's degree in STEM and 6 years of experience, or a PhD and 4 years of experience.
- At least 1 year of software development experience with Python and/or C++.
- Experience with Linux and common utilities such as grep, awk, cat, and head.
- Experience developing, analyzing, testing, and implementing extendable or reusable algorithms.
- Algorithm design and state-estimation experience.
- Strong statistical skills and experience with tracking and prediction algorithms, simulation, validation, and numerical motion-filter implementation are preferred.
- Familiarity with OPIR and EOIR sensors and simulations is preferred.
- An active in-scope U.S. Government-issued Secret clearance is required at application and start, with the ability to obtain and maintain a TS/SCI clearance.
- U.S. citizenship is required for positions requiring government clearance.
Benefits
- Relocation assistance may be available.
- Benefits include health insurance, life and disability insurance, a savings plan, company-paid holidays, and paid time off.
- The role is based in Boulder, Colorado, requires up to 10% travel, and requires a current Secret clearance at application.
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).