Staff AI/ML Software Engineer - Level 5
Northrop Grumman3 days ago
Colorado Springs, CO, USAStaff+
Base Salary
$195k - $292k/yr
Responsibilities
- Define and execute the AI/ML strategy, roadmap, and project priorities in alignment with business objectives.
- Lead AI/ML projects through problem definition, data collection, model development, deployment, monitoring, testing, and validation.
- Oversee the design and implementation of AI/ML models and algorithms using appropriate tools and techniques.
- Collaborate with software engineers and DevOps teams to deploy models into production and improve performance.
- Build and mentor AI/ML engineering and science teams while encouraging research and innovation.
- Manage project budgets and timelines and communicate findings to technical and non-technical stakeholders.
- Evaluate emerging AI/ML technologies, contribute to intellectual property through patents and publications, and develop partner relationships.
Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree in a STEM discipline and 12 years of related experience, or a master’s degree and 10 years of related experience, or a PhD and 8 years of experience.
- Expertise in deep learning, natural language processing, computer vision, reinforcement learning, large language models, generative AI, and prompt engineering.
- Strong programming skills in Python, R, or other relevant languages, with experience using TensorFlow, PyTorch, scikit-learn, and Keras.
- Experience with data mining, data analysis, data visualization, cloud platforms, big data technologies, and deploying models at scale.
- Experience with AWS, Azure, or GCP and familiarity with DevOps practices and tools.
- Technical and team leadership experience, strong communication and presentation skills, and the ability to work strategically and collaboratively.
- Active in-scope U.S. Government-issued Secret security clearance at the time of application, required to start.
- Preferred qualifications include aerospace or engineering experience, peer-reviewed AI/ML publications, MLOps experience, A/B testing experience, and work with sensitive data and privacy regulations.
Benefits
- Relocation assistance may be available.
- Health insurance, life and disability insurance, savings plan, company-paid holidays, and paid time off are provided.
- The role is based at Schriever Space Force Base in Colorado Springs, Colorado, requires an active Secret clearance to start, and includes less than 10% travel.
- Employees may be eligible for overtime, shift differential, and discretionary bonuses in addition to base salary.
Tech Stack
Apache HadoopApache HiveApache SparkAWSAzureGoogle Cloud PlatformKerasPythonPyTorchRscikit-learnTensorFlow
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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).