Northrop Grumman

Aerospace

AlgorithmsSoftwareEngineer-Level2

$92–138k Boulder, Colorado, United States FULL TIME
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The Brief

“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.

Aerospace
Problems you'll solve

algorithm design; state estimation; data analysis; theoretical concepts; practical implementation

Eligibility Requirements

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

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. Northrop Grumman Space Systems, Multi-Domain Operations, and Missile Defense Integration Business Unit (BU) has an exciting career opportunity for a **Algorithms Software Engineer level 2** with Linux environment and software development experience to join the BOA/ESL Algorithms team. The BOA 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. The position is in **Boulder, CO** – Boulder is nestled in the foothills of the Rocky Mountains, and only 25 miles from downtown Denver. **Position Overview:** As an **Algorithms Software Engineer – Level 2** , you will be responsible for developing, analyzing, testing, and implementing extendable / reusable algorithms to improve missile tracking capabilities. You are expected to communicate technical information effectively and clearly, and present technical approaches and findings. **Essential Func

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