Algorithm Development Software Engineer - Level 2 or 3

Northrop Grumman; Boulder (CO); On-site; USD 100,000 - 170,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance coverage

Paid time off (PTO)

Life and disability insurance

Job summary

Northrop Grumman is seeking an Algorithms Developer / Software Engineer – Level 2 or 3 in Boulder, CO to design and implement software and mathematical algorithms that identify threats. You will build in C++20 and Python, write documentation, and work in a fast-paced, high-expectation team environment.

The role requires a STEM degree with 2–5 years of related experience and a current U.S. Secret clearance with potential for Top Secret.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree in Science, Technology, Engineering or Mathematics from an accredited university.
• 2+ years related experience for Level 2; 5+ years for Level 3 (with options for Master’s/PhD).
• Active U.S. Government Secret clearance with ability to obtain Top Secret.

Responsibilities

• Design, develop and test software and mathematical algorithms.
• Produce technical documentation for ongoing work.
• Perform analysis tool development and contribute to software engineering tasks.

Skills

C++20

Python

Physics Background

Mathematics

Education

Bachelor’s Degree in STEM

Master’s Degree

PhD (beneficial)

Tools

Linux

Kubernetes

Docker Compose

Jira

Bitbucket

Confluence

Python

Job description

Relocation Assistance

Relocation assistance may be available

Clearance Requirements

Clearance required for start: Yes

Clearance type: Secret

Travel

Travel: Yes, 10% of the Time

Company 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.

Position Overview

As an Algorithms Developer / Software Engineer – Level 2 or 3, you will be responsible for designing, developing, testing, documenting, debugging software and mathematical algorithms used to identify different threats. This fast-paced and cutting-edge research and development environment will rely on your familiarity with modern software practices, physics principles, and mathematics.

Essential Functions

• Will develop software in C++ 20 and Python
• Will demonstrate a strong understanding of physics and math
• Will conduct analysis tool development
• Will provide technical documentation as required

Position Highlights

The selected candidate should thrive in a fast-paced work environment with high expectations, significantly diverse assignments, and collaborative team 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 a Software Engineer – Level 2 or a Principal Software Engineer – Level 3.

Basic Qualifications

• 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 and 0-2 years of related experience.
• Principal Software Engineer – Level 3: 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 and 3 years of related experience, or 1 year with a PhD.
• Applicants must have a current active in-scope U.S. Government issued Secret security clearance and the time of application, with the ability to obtain and maintain a Top Secret security clearance.
• Ability and willingness to travel 10% to support business needs.

Preferred Qualifications

• Current active in-scope Top Secret security clearance
• Modern C++ Experience
  • Ability to write modern C++ code (templates, understanding move semantics, smart pointers, etc.)
• Strong Math & Physics Background (Examples: Vectors and Kinematics, Reference Frames, Attitude Dynamics, Stochastic Processes, Linear Algebra)
• Statistical Principles & Analysis Experience (Examples: Probability Distributions, Conditional Probability, Multi-Variate Random Variables, Kalman Filters, Least Squares)
• Linux Experience
• Python Experience
• Data fusion experience
• Distributed systems experience
• Algorithm design, state estimation and tracking experience
• Algorithm verification and validation experience
• DevOps and DevSecOps experience
• Technical leadership experience
• Exposure to Overhead Persistent Infrared (OPIR) and Electro-Optical Infrared (EOIR) sensors
• Translating sensor data into actionable results
• Exposure to long range infrared systems experience and PSF photometry
• Stereo vision systems experience
• Remote sensing experience
• Container orchestration and deployment (Kubernetes and/or Docker Compose) experience
• Atlassian suite experience (Jira, Bitbucket, Confluence, etc.)

Salary and Benefits

Primary Level Salary Range: $91,800.00 - $137,600.00

Secondary Level Salary Range: $114,000.00 - $171,000.00

The above salary range represents a general guideline; however, Northrop Grumman considers a number of factors when determining base salary offers such as the scope and responsibilities of the position and the candidate's experience, education, skills and current market conditions.

Depending on the position, employees may be eligible for overtime, shift differential, and a discretionary bonus in addition to base pay. Annual bonuses are designed to reward individual contributions as well as allow employees to share in company results. Employees in Vice President or Director positions may be eligible for Long Term Incentives.

In addition, Northrop Grumman provides a variety of benefits including health insurance coverage, life and disability insurance, savings plan, Company paid holidays and paid time off (PTO) for vacation and/or personal business.

Application Timeline

The application period for the job is estimated to be 20 days from the job posting date. However, this timeline may be shortened or extended depending on business needs and the availability of qualified candidates.

Equal Opportunity Employer

Northrop Grumman is an Equal Opportunity Employer, making decisions without regard to race, color, religion, creed, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, national origin, age, veteran status, disability, or any other protected class. For our complete EEO and pay transparency statement, please visit http://www.northropgrumman.com/EEO. U.S. Citizenship is required for all positions with a government clearance and certain other restricted positions.

Location

Boulder, CO (on-site)