Principal Electro-Optical Seeker Modeling and Simulations Engineer 3

0902 SP - Launch Vehicles; United States; On-site; USD 108,000 - 162,000; Full time

Job summary

Northrop Grumman Space Systems in Chandler, Arizona, is seeking a Principal Seeker Modeling and Simulations Engineer 3 to develop high-fidelity seeker simulations and support flight tests.

You will apply EO phenomenology, collaborate with GNC, and advance modeling techniques across HPC environments. A STEM degree with years of experience and an active DoD Secret clearance are required.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree in STEM with 5 years of related experience, or Master’s degree in STEM with 3 years.
• Active U.S. Government DoD Secret security clearance required.
• Experience with image and signal processing techniques.
• Expertise physical optical systems simulations and scene generation.
• Proficiency in C/C++ development and MATLAB or Python.
• Experience with high-performance computing (HPC) environments.

Responsibilities

• Develop high-fidelity simulations and models for seeker design, performance assessment, and flight test support.
• Design and implement modeling solutions, conduct trade studies and evaluation of system and subsystem performance.
• Apply EO phenomenology and advanced physics concepts in software implementations to mirror real hardware systems.
• Research and develop novel EO modeling techniques.
• Collaborate with Guidance, Navigation & Control (GNC) personnel and other departments to perform simulation activities.
• Provide technical expertise for GPI simulation and modeling products both internally and externally.
• Work in a team environment specific to modelling & simulation and supporting additional, varied program efforts.

Skills

C/C++ development

Linux environment

Image processing

MATLAB

Python

EO/IR imaging

HPC environments

OO design

Education

Bachelor’s in STEM

Master in STEM

Tools

MSLRAD scene generator

MATLAB toolchains

Python toolchains

Job description

RELOCATION ASSISTANCE: Relocation assistance may be available CLEARANCE REQUIRED FOR START: Yes CLEARANCE TYPE: Secret TRAVEL: Yes, 10% of the Time

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.

Principal Seeker Modeling and Simulations Engineer 3

Northrop Grumman Space Systems is looking for a Principal Seeker Modeling and Simulations Engineer 3 to support the Launch Vehicles business unit in Chandler, Arizona.

Responsibilities:

• Develop high-fidelity simulations and models for seeker design, performance assessment, and flight test support
• Design and implement modeling solutions, conduct trade studies and evaluation of system and subsystem performance
• Apply EO phenomenology and advanced physics concepts in a software implementations to mirror real hardware systems
• Research and develop novel EO modeling techniques
• Collaborate with Guidance, Navigation & Control (GNC) personnel and other departments to perform simulation activities
• Provide technical expertise for GPI simulation and modeling products both internally and externally
• Work in a team environment specific to modelling & simulation and supporting additional, varied program efforts

Basic Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s Degree in a STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering or Mathematics) discipline from an accredited university and 5 years of related experience or a Master’s degree in a STEM discipline and 3 years of experience.
• Must have an active U.S. Government DoD Secret security clearance at time of application, current and within scope
• Experience with image and signal processing techniques
• Expertise physical optical systems simulations and scene generation
• Experience applying object-oriented software design, programming in C or C++, and MATLAB or Python.
• Knowledge of Electro-Optics (EO), EO/IR imaging systems, and radiometric transfer principles
• Experience with high-performance computing (HPC) environments

Preferred Qualifications:

• Advanced Degree in Optical Engineering or Electrical Engineering (image processing focus), Physics, or Software preferred
• Experience with missile systems or hypersonic missile systems and associated standards
• Previous experience with DOD missile defense programs
• Experience in video/image processing algorithms such as background/noise estimation, target detection, false alarm rejection, radiometric estimation, search/object localization, and sensor control
• Familiarity with hardware/software integration and modeling physics-based or real-time systems
• Proficiency in software change management tools, processes, and real-time programming.
• Highly proficient in C/C++ development and Linux environment
• High proficiency in MATLAB and Python toolchains
• Experience with discrimination algorithms
• Experience using MSLRAD scene generator
• Experience restructuring algorithms to improve run time on HPCs
• Familiarity with Software and Firmware development processes

Primary Level Salary Range:

$108,200.00 - $162,400.00

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.

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.

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.

We are a pioneering company. With careers across all areas: air, cyber, land, sea and space – our 90,000 employees work as one to defend and define the future. Northrop Grumman careers and internships are as varied as your interests, with a lifetime of potential that will give you every opportunity to do your best work. Working together with people from many backgrounds, personal passions and disciplines, we share a drive to push the boundaries of science, technology and engineering to meet the ever evolving needs of our customers worldwide.