Algorithms Software Engineer – Level 2

Engineering | Boulder Colorado, United States

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Northrop Grumman Space Systems is seeking an Algorithms Software Engineer – Level 2 or 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.

As a Software Engineer, you will be responsible for developing, analyzing, testing, and implementing extendable / reusable algorithms to improve missile tracking capabilities. You will communicate technical information effectively and clearly, and present technical approaches and findings.

• Breadth and depth in the application of mathematics to perform data analysis and algorithm development for missile tracking applications.
• Development and performance analysis of tracking and state estimation algorithms.
• Tool and prototype development using Modern C++ and Python.
• Algorithm defect tracking and resolution.
• Technical Documentation as required.
• Work in cross-discipline teams and communicate clearly across various levels of engineers.
• Seek candidates who find satisfaction in working on challenging and diverse assignments in collaborative settings across all levels.

This requisition may be filled at either a Software Engineer (T02) or a Principal Software Engineer (T03) level.

• Level 2:
  Bachelor’s Degree in a STEM discipline from an accredited university and 2 years of related experience, or a Master’s degree in a STEM discipline.
• Level 3:
  Bachelor’s Degree in a STEM discipline from an accredited university and 5 years of related experience, or a Master’s degree in a STEM discipline and 3 years of experience, or a PhD and 1 year of experience.
• Minimum of 1 year of software development experience with Python and/or C++.
• Linux experience and working knowledge of common utilities (grep, awk, cat, head, etc.).
• Experience developing, analyzing, testing, and implementing extendable/reusable algorithms.
• Algorithm design and state estimation experience.
• Experience with data analysis – population statistics and trend identification.
• Ability to bridge between theoretical concepts and practical implementation.
• Willingness to travel up to 10% to support business needs.
• Current active in-scope U.S. Government DoD issued Secret security clearance at the time of application, with ability to obtain and maintain a TS/SCI clearance.

• Current active in-scope U.S. Government DoD issued Top Secret security clearance.
• Strong statistical background and skills.
• Experience in tracking and prediction algorithms, simulation, and validation.
• Experience with multiple hypothesis tracking.
• Experience in the numerical implementation of motion filters.
• Familiarity with Overhead Persistent Infrared (OPIR) and Electro-Optical Infrared (EOIR) sensors and simulations.

Primary Level Salary Range: $89,400.00 – $. Secondary Level Salary Range: $ – $. Employees may be eligible for overtime, shift differential, discretionary bonus and long-term incentives, and receive health insurance, life and disability insurance, savings plan, company paid holidays and paid time off for vacation and/or personal business.

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