Northrop Grumman

AlgorithmsSoftwareEngineer-Level3or4

$110–166k Boulder, Colorado, United States FULL TIME
Market Sentiment
HIGH DEMAND

Neural analysis suggests this role is
optimal for Senior candidates.

The Brief

“Algorithms Software Engineer - Level 3 or 4 at Northrop Grumman. Skills: Algorithm development, Software development, Tracking, Prediction. Design software. Develop software”

Industry & Context.

Problems you'll solve

Bridge theoretical concepts; Practical implementation

Eligibility Requirements

10% travel, Secret clearance required, TS/SCI clearance ability

What They're Looking For.

Must Have

Bachelor's Degree in STEM, 5 years experience (Level 3), 3 years experience (Level 3, Master's), 1 year experience (Level 3, PhD), 8 years experience (Level 4), 6 years experience (Level 4, Master's), 4 years experience (Level 4, PhD), 1 year Python/C++ experience, Linux experience, Algorithm design experience, State estimation experience, Data analysis experience, Secret security clearance

Nice to Have

Top Secret security clearance, Statistical background, Tracking algorithms experience, Prediction algorithms experience, Simulation experience, Validation experience, Multiple hypothesis tracking experience, Motion filters experience, OPIR sensor familiarity, EOIR sensor familiarity

What You'll Do.

Develop mathematical algorithms

Develop tracking algorithms

Develop state estimation algorithms

Track algorithm defects

Resolve algorithm defects

Create technical documentation

Work in cross-discipline teams

How You'll Work.

Team & Collaboration

Cross-discipline teams; End user collaboration

Communication Scope

Communicate technical information; Present technical approaches; Present findings

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 has an exciting career opportunity for an experienced Algorithms Software Engineer - Level 3 or 4 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 a Principal / Senior Principal Algorithms Software Engineer on the BOA/ESL 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 effecti

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