Algorithms Software Engineer - Level 2 or ; AHT

RELOCATION ASSISTANCE:
Relocation assistance may be 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 2 or 3 to join our team of qualified, diverse individuals. The position is located 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 2 or 3, you will be responsible for developing, analyzing, testing, and implementing extendable / reusable algorithms to improve missile tracking capabilities. Additional responsibilities will include but are not limited to providing documentation to supply tracking algorithms including observation models, propagation models, and filters / smoothers.

Essential Functions:

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

Seeking candidates who find satisfaction in working on challenging and diverse assignments in collaborative settings across all levels.

This requisition may be filled at a higher grade based on qualifications listed below.

This requisition may be filled at either an Algorithms Software Engineer – Level 2 or a Principal Algorithms Software Engineer – Level 3.

Basic Qualifications:

Algorithms Software Engineer – Level 2:
Bachelor’s Degree in a STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering or Mathematics) discipline preferred from an accredited university and 2 years of related experience or a Master’s degree in a STEM discipline and 0-2 years of related experience.

Principal Algorithms Software Engineer – Level 2:
Bachelor’s Degree in a STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering or Mathematics) discipline preferred from an accredited university and 5 years of related experience or a Master’s degree in a STEM discipline and 3 years of related experience, or 1 year with a PhD.Linux exposure and working knowledge of common utilities like grep, awk, cat head, etc.

C/C++ development experience

Algorithm design and state estimation experience

Data analysis - Population statistics and trend identification

Bridge between theoretical concepts and practical implementation

Experience with numerical computing (numerical linear algebra, differential equations, optimization (combinatorial and non-linear), and statistics.

Ability and willingness to travel up to 10% to support business needs

Applicants must have an active in-scope U.S. Government issued Secret security clearance at the time of application which is required to start; with the…