Senior Principal Systems Algorithm Engineer
Listed on 2026-07-08
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Engineering
Systems Engineer, AI Engineer (Applied/Software)
RELOCATION ASSISTANCE:
Relocation assistance may be available
CLEARANCE REQUIRED FOR START:
Yes
CLEARANCE TYPE:
Secret
TRAVEL:
Yes, 10% of the Time
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.
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At the heart of Defining Possible is our commitment to missions. In rapidly changing global security environments, Northrop Grumman brings informed insights and software-secure technology to enable strategic planning. We’re looking for innovators who can help us keep building on our wide portfolio of secure, affordable, integrated, and multi-domain systems and technologies that fuel those missions. By joining in our shared mission, we’ll support yours of expanding your personal network and developing skills, whether you are new to the field, or an industry thought leader.
At Northrop Grumman, you’ll have the resources, support, and team to do some of the best work of your career.
The Advanced EOIR team anticipates a near-term need for a Senior Principal Systems Engineer to work as a deputy technical lead for technical concepts and algorithm development work related to advanced electro‑optical and infrared (EO/IR) sensing. As the deputy lead of this team, you will guide the team in sensor modeling, signal/image processing, and AI/ML algorithm development. The team is focused on researching solutions for emerging sensors and mission areas and has a need for more staff to support the growing range of programs supported.
Come join us for this 100% on‑site position from Linthicum, MD!
As a technical lead, you will guide a diverse team of physicists, signal processing engineers, and AI/ML engineers in developing novel EOIR sensor capabilities and evaluating the performance of these techniques. You will also perform direct technical work to advance the needs for the group. You will develop concepts for novel EOIR sensors and develop cutting‑edge algorithms to meet emerging mission needs.
You will analyze data collected from some of the most advanced sensors ever fielded and generate representative synthetic data using high‑fidelity, physics‑based models.
A strong candidate for this role has experience in airborne and/or space‑based EOIR sensors, experience developing and implementing algorithms, and experience leading teams to successful program execution.
Roles And Responsibilities- In coordination with the algorithm architect, lead technical execution of R&D programs
- Mentor and develop junior team members
- Develop, integrate, test, and deploy novel EOIR‑centric algorithms
- Develop and quantify performance metrics for system performance
- Understand data quality and artifact impacts
- Represent system performance in functional and analytical models
This position is contingent upon the successful transfer of an active U.S. Government Secret Clearance and the ability to obtain Special Program Access.
Basic Qualifications- Bachelor’s degree with 8 years of experience, master’s degree with 6 years of experience or Ph.D. with 4 years of experience in Science, Technology, Engineering, Mathematics, or related technical fields; an additional 4 years of experience may be considered in lieu of a degree.
- U.S. Citizenship is required.
- A current/active U.S. Government Secret Clearance
- Ability to obtain Special Program Access (SAP)
- Experience leading junior and/or peer team members
- Experience in technical computing languages, e.g. Python or MATLAB
- Experience with airborne and/or…
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