Northrop Grumman

AlgorithmsSoftwareEngineer-Level3

$114–171k Boulder, Colorado, United States FULL TIME
Market Sentiment
HIGH DEMAND

Neural analysis suggests this role is
optimal for Level 3 candidates.

The Brief

“Algorithms Software Engineer - Level 3 at Northrop Grumman. Skills: Algorithm development, Missile tracking, State estimation. Develop algorithms. Analyze algorithms”

Industry & Context.

Problems you'll solve

Algorithm defect resolution

Eligibility Requirements

Secret security clearance, TS/SCI clearance, 10% travel

What They're Looking For.

Must Have

Bachelor's Degree in STEM, 5 years related experience, Master's degree in STEM, 3 years experience, PhD and 1 year experience, 1 year software development experience, Python experience, C++ experience, Linux experience, working knowledge of common utilities, algorithm design experience, state estimation experience, data analysis experience, Population statistics experience, trend identification experience, bridge theoretical concepts to practical implementation, willingness to travel up to 10%, active Secret security clearance, ability to obtain TS/SCI clearance

Nice to Have

active Top Secret security clearance, statistical background, tracking algorithms experience, prediction algorithms experience, simulation experience, validation experience, multiple hypothesis tracking experience, numerical implementation of motion filters experience, Overhead Persistent Infrared (OPIR) familiarity, Electro-Optical Infrared (EOIR) familiarity

What You'll Do.

Improve missile tracking capabilities

Communicate technical information

Present technical approaches

Perform data analysis

Develop tracking algorithms

Develop state estimation algorithms

Track algorithm defects

Resolve algorithm defects

Create technical documentation

Work in cross-discipline teams

Communicate clearly across engineers

How You'll Work.

Team & Collaboration

Cross-discipline teams; Collaborative settings

Communication Scope

Communicate technical information; Present technical approaches

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 3** 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 3** , 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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