Impactful AI Software Engineer II — Onsite, 9/80 Schedule

Northrop Grumman; United States; On-site; USD 106,000 - 159,000; Full time

Job summary

Northrop Grumman is seeking an AI Software Engineer Level 2 in Morrisville, NC to join an agile team delivering high-impact software for advanced systems. The role requires a STEM degree and multiple years of AI/ML experience, with ongoing access to modern tools in a fast-paced environment onsite in the Research Triangle area.

The position emphasizes hands-on development, collaboration within a Scrum team, and opportunities for career advancement into leadership roles.

Qualifications

• Demonstrated experience/expertise with AI/ML techniques like: Optimization Theory (Linear Programming, Convex, Non-Convex) Maximum Likelihood Estimation/Classification Signal Processing Theory (e.g. Fourier Transforms, Cyclostationarity) Control Theory (e.g. Kalman Filters, Feedback Loops, Optimal Control Theory) Training Strategies (e.g. Supervised, Unsupervised, Reinforcement Learning) Probabilistic Modeling (e.g. Mixture models, Bayesian updates) Neural Network Architectures (e.g. Transformers, State Space Models, Recurrent, Convolutional) ML Classifiers (e.g. SVM, Kernel Tricks, Random Forest, Ensemble) Dimensionality Reduction Techniques (e.g. SVD, PCA, VAE, t-SNE)
• Strong Applied Mathematics background
• Experience with high level programming languages (e.g. Matlab, Python, R)
• Experience with version control software (preferably git)

Responsibilities

• We are looking for an AI Software Engineer who wants to work on an agile development team using modern development practices.
• Our small agile Scrum team is highly energized and has a significant software effort on a growing program with a large program impact.
• This is a great opportunity for a flexible self-starter to work in a dynamic environment with real world technical content supporting a number of tools and systems.
• Plenty of opportunities for career advancement into leadership positions.

Skills

AI/ML techniques

Applied mathematics

Python

Matlab

R

Git

C++

Education

Bachelor's degree in CS/STEM

Tools

Docker

Kubernetes

GnuRadio

X-Midas

Job description

Northrop Grumman is seeking an AI Software Engineer Level 2 in Morrisville, NC to join an agile team delivering high-impact software for advanced systems. The role requires a STEM degree and multiple years of AI/ML experience, with ongoing access to modern tools in a fast-paced environment onsite in the Research Triangle area.

The position emphasizes hands-on development, collaboration within a Scrum team, and opportunities for career advancement into leadership roles.