Algorithms Software Engineer - Missile Tracking(Level 2/3)

Northrop Grumman; United States; On-site; USD 92,000 - 171,000; Full time

Job summary

Northrop Grumman Space Systems, Multi-Domain Operations, and Missile Defense Integration BU has an exciting career opportunity for an Algorithms Software Engineer - Level 2 or 3 in Boulder, CO. You will develop, analyze, test, and implement extendable algorithms to improve missile tracking capabilities.

The role requires strong C/C++ and Python, plus expertise in state estimation, data analysis, and numerical computing.

Qualifications

• Active Secret clearance required to start; ability to obtain TS/SCI in the future.
• Experience with C/C++ development and state estimation algorithms.
• Strong data analysis and numerical computing skills.
• Willingness to travel up to 10%.

Responsibilities

• Develop and analyze extendable algorithms for missile tracking.
• Provide documentation for observation models, propagation models, and filters.
• Develop and analyze tracking/state estimation algorithms.
• Create tools/prototypes using Modern C++ and Python.
• Track defects and produce technical documentation.

Skills

C/C++ development

Algorithm design

Data analysis

State estimation

Numerical computing

Travel willingness

Education

Bachelor's degree in STEM

Master's degree in STEM

PhD

Tools

grep

awk

cat

containerization

Job description

Northrop Grumman Space Systems, Multi-Domain Operations, and Missile Defense Integration BU has an exciting career opportunity for an Algorithms Software Engineer - Level 2 or 3 in Boulder, CO. You will develop, analyze, test, and implement extendable algorithms to improve missile tracking capabilities.

The role requires strong C/C++ and Python, plus expertise in state estimation, data analysis, and numerical computing.