Forces To Invent The Future
Missile Defense Systems
AlgorithmSoftwareEngineer5
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“Algorithm Software Engineer 5 at Forces To Invent The Future. Skills: Algorithms Software Engineering, Linux environment, software development, mathematical algorithms, tracking, prediction, discrimination, Modern C++, Python, state estimation. designing, developing, testing, documenting, and debugging software and complex mathematical algorithms. Development and performance analysis of tracking and state estimation algorithms”
What You'll Achieve.
improve tracking, prediction, and discrimination capabilities for emerging threats worldwide; ensure the direct mission applicability of developed products
Industry & Context.
complex mathematical algorithms; algorithm design; state estimation; data analysis; Population statistics; trend identification; bridge between theoretical concepts and practical implementation
RELOCATION ASSISTANCE: No, CLEARANCE REQUIRED FOR START: Yes, CLEARANCE TYPE: Secret, TRAVEL: Yes, 10% of the Time, U. S. Citizenship is required
What They're Looking For.
Must Have
Bachelor’s Degree in a STEM discipline, current active in-scope U. S. Government DoD issued Secret security clearance, ability to obtain and maintain a TS/SCI clearance, minimum of 1 year of software development experience with Python and/or C++, Linux experience, 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, The ability to bridge between theoretical concepts and practical implementation
Nice to Have
current active in-scope U. S. Government DoD issued Top Secret security clearance, 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
What You'll Do.
and debugging software and complex mathematical algorithms
Development and performance analysis of tracking and state estimation algorithms
Algorithm defect tracking and resolution
Technical Documentation
How You'll Work.
Team & Collaboration
Work in cross-discipline teams; communicate clearly across various levels of engineers; collaborative settings across all levels; works closely with the end user (and each other)
Communication Scope
communicate technical information effectively and clearly; present technical approaches and findings; communicate clearly across various levels of engineers
Full Job Description
RELOCATION ASSISTANCE: No relocation assistance available CLEARANCE REQUIRED FOR START: Yes CLEARANCE TYPE: Secret TRAVEL: Yes, 10% of the Time ## **Description** 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 5 with Linux environment and software development experience to join the Broadsword Algorithms team. The Broadsword 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. This position is located in in Huntsville, AL **Position Overview:** As a Senior Principal Algorithms Software Engineer on the Broadsword Team, you will be responsible for designing, developing, testing, documenting, and debugging software and complex mathematical algorithms. This fast-paced and cutting-edge research and development environment will rely on your familiarity with modern software practices. You are expected to communicate technical information effectively and clearly, and present technica
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