EO/IR Image Processing Engineer II — Signal & Simulation

Northrop Grumman; Chandler (AZ); On-site; USD 83,000 - 131,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Relocation assistance

Travel opportunities (10% travel)

Job summary

Northrop Grumman Space Systems in Chandler, AZ is seeking an EO/IR Signal Image Processing Engineer to support the Launch Vehicles business unit. You will contribute as a team member within the MAS group, developing and validating image processing models and simulations.

You will work with C/C++, Python, and MATLAB to implement algorithms, and collaborate with cross-functional teams across systems, software, firmware, and hardware to meet program schedules.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Optical/Electrical Engineering, Physics, Math, or related field with 2 years of related experience; or Master’s degree.
• Active U.S. Government DoD Secret security clearance at time of application, current and within scope.
• Experience with image or signal processing and implementing algorithms in C, C++, MATLAB, or Python.
• Understanding EO/IR modeling concepts and exposure to hardware-based model validation.
• Knowledge of optical systems and EO/IR imaging fundamentals.
• Familiarity with running simulations in HPC environments.
• Ability to work independently on assigned tasks and communicate technical results to team members.

Responsibilities

• Support the development and application of physics-based EO/IR models for simulations used in performance analysis and test support.
• Assist in implementing and testing image/signal processing algorithms within simulation frameworks.
• Participate in modeling and algorithm projects to meet program schedules.
• Maintain and modify modeling and analysis tools in C/C++, Python, and MATLAB, in both HPC and lab settings.
• Collaborate with systems, software, firmware, and hardware team members to carry out M&S tasks and support requirements and verification activities.
• Support lab and test activities, assist in comparing model predictions with test data, and help update models as needed.
• Prepare and present technical findings to internal teams, including supporting design and readiness reviews.
• Follow standards and best practices for coding, documentation, and configuration management, contributing to continuous improvement.

Skills

Image processing

Signal processing

C programming

C++ programming

Python

MATLAB

HPC experience

Independent work

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Optical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Physics, or Mathematics

Master’s degree

Tools

C/C++

MATLAB

Python

Job description

Northrop Grumman Space Systems in Chandler, AZ is seeking an EO/IR Signal Image Processing Engineer to support the Launch Vehicles business unit. You will contribute as a team member within the MAS group, developing and validating image processing models and simulations.

You will work with C/C++, Python, and MATLAB to implement algorithms, and collaborate with cross-functional teams across systems, software, firmware, and hardware to meet program schedules.