Northrop Grumman

AlgorithmsSoftwareEngineer-Level3or4

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

Neural analysis suggests this role is
optimal for Mid+ candidates.

The Brief

“Algorithms Software Engineer - Level 3 or 4 at Northrop Grumman. Skills: Algorithms, Software Development, Mathematics, State Estimation. Design software. Develop software”

Industry & Context.

Problems you'll solve

Debugging software; Algorithm defect resolution

Eligibility Requirements

Relocation assistance: No, Clearance required: Yes, Clearance type: Secret, Travel: Yes, 10% of the Time

What They're Looking For.

Must Have

Bachelor's Degree in STEM, 5 years related work experience (Principal), 3 years related work experience (Master's - Principal), 1 year related work experience (PhD - Principal), 9 years related experience (Principal - no degree), 8 years related work experience (Sr. Principal), 6 years related work experience (Master's - Sr. Principal), 4 years related work experience (PhD - Sr. Principal), 12 years related experience (Sr. Principal - no degree), Active in-scope U.S. Government DoD Secret security clearance, Linux Experience, Modern C ++ Experience (20+), Ability to write modern C++ code, Python Experience, Modular Software Dev Experience, Strong Math Background, Statistical Principles & Analysis Experience

Nice to Have

Algorithm design experience, State estimation experience, Tracking experience, Data fusion experience, Distributed systems experience, Algorithm verification experience, Algorithm validation experience, DevOps experience, DevSecOps experience, Technical leadership experience, Exposure to OPIR sensors, Exposure to EOIR sensors, Translating sensor data experience, Exposure to long range infrared systems, Exposure to PSF photometry, Stereo vision systems experience, Remote sensing experience, Kubernetes experience, Docker Compose experience, Atlassian suite experience

What You'll Do.

Analyze algorithm performance

Develop analysis tools

Track algorithm defects

Resolve algorithm defects

How You'll Work.

Team & Collaboration

Collaborative settings; Motivated technical talent; Work closely with customer; Work closely with end user; Work closely with each other

Communication Scope

Technical documentation

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 an **Algorithms Software Engineer – Level 3 or 4** with a passion and expertise in both mathematics and software development. 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 a Principal (Level 3) or Sr. Principal (Level 4) Algorithms Software Engineer on the Autonomous Distributed Detection and Estimation (ADDER) 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. Our team of motivated technical talent works closely with the customer, end user, and each other to ensure the direct mission applicability of developed products. **Essential Functions:** * Performance

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