Northrop Grumman
Aerospace
AlgorithmsSoftwareEngineerLevel2
“Algorithms Software Engineer - Level 2 at Northrop Grumman. Skills: Algorithms, Software Development, Linux, C++. Develop, analyze, test, and implement algorithms. Improve missile tracking capabilities”
What You'll Achieve.
improve tracking; improve prediction; improve discrimination capabilities
Industry & Context.
algorithm design; state estimation; data analysis; theoretical concepts; practical implementation
RELOCATION ASSISTANCE: No, CLEARANCE REQUIRED FOR START: Yes, CLEARANCE TYPE: Secret, TRAVEL: Yes, 10% of the Time, U. S. Citizenship required
What They're Looking For.
Must Have
Bachelor’s Degree in a STEM discipline, 1 year of software development experience with Python and/or C++, Linux experience, working knowledge of common utilities like grep, awk, cat head, Experience developing, analyzing, testing, and implementing extendable / reusable algorithms, algorithm design experience, state estimation experience, data analysis experience, Population statistics, trend identification, Ability to bridge between theoretical concepts and practical implementation, Ability and willingness to travel up-to 10%, current active in-scope U. S. Government issued Secret security clearance, ability to obtain and maintain a TS/SCI clearance
Nice to Have
Master’s degree in a STEM discipline, current active in-scope U. S. Government issued Top Secret security clearance, statistical background and skills, Experience in tracking and prediction algorithms, simulation experience, validation experience, Experience with multiple hypothesis tracking, Experience in the numerical implementation of motion filters, Familiarity with Overhead Persistent Infrared (OPIR) sensors, Familiarity with Electro-Optical Infrared (EOIR) sensors
What You'll Do.
and implement algorithms
Improve missile tracking capabilities
Perform data analysis
Develop tracking algorithms
Develop state estimation algorithms
Track and resolve algorithm defects
Create technical documentation
How You'll Work.
Team & Collaboration
Work in cross-discipline teams; Communicate clearly across various levels of engineers; Working on challenging and diverse assignments in collaborative settings
Communication Scope
Communicate technical information effectively and clearly; Present technical approaches and findings; Communicate clearly across various levels of engineers
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