Principal Systems Algorithm Engineer

0090 CORP-Corporate Office; United States; On-site; USD 108,800 - 163,200; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Paid time off

Education assistance

Flexible work schedules

Job summary

Northrop Grumman is seeking a Principal Systems Engineer for the Advanced EOIR team in Linthicum, MD. This role requires strong technical skills in developing algorithms and models for EO/IR sensing technologies. A Bachelor's degree with relevant experience or an advanced degree is essential, alongside U.S. citizenship and a Secret clearance.

The comprehensive benefits package includes health insurance and education assistance. The compensation range is from $108,800 to $163,200 annually, plus potential bonuses.

Qualifications

• U.S. citizenship required.
• Current U.S. Government Secret Clearance required.
• Experience in technical computing languages such as Python or MATLAB.
• Experience with airborne and/or space-based EOIR sensors.

Responsibilities

• Develop and deploy EOIR-centric algorithms.
• Build and maintain physics-based sensor models.
• Lead R&D programs in coordination with the algorithm architect.

Skills

Technical computing languages

Python

MATLAB

Physics-based detection methods

EOIR sensors

Communication skills

Education

Bachelor's degree in STEM or related fields

Master's degree in STEM or related fields

Ph.D. in STEM or related fields

Job description

Overview

Northrop Grumman is seeking a Principal Systems Engineer to join the Advanced EOIR team in Linthicum, MD. This 100% on‑site position focuses on concept and algorithm development for advanced electro‑optical and infrared (EO/IR) sensing.

Role location: Linthicum, MD
Travel: Yes, 10% of the time
Relocation assistance may be available
Clearance required: Secret (current or obtainable)

Responsibilities

• Develop, integrate, test, and deploy novel EOIR‑centric algorithms.
• Build and maintain physics‑based sensor models.
• Develop and quantify performance metrics for system performance.
• Understand data quality and artifact impacts.
• Represent system performance in functional and analytical models.
• Lead technical execution of R&D programs in coordination with the algorithm architect.

Basic Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree with 5 years of experience, master’s degree with 3 years of experience, or Ph.D. with 1 year of experience in Science, Technology, Engineering, Mathematics, or related technical fields; an additional 4 years of experience may be considered in lieu of a degree.
• U.S. citizenship is required.
• Current/active U.S. Government Secret Clearance and ability to obtain Special Program Access (SAP).
• Experience in technical computing languages, e.g. Python or MATLAB.
• Experience with airborne and/or space‑based EOIR sensors.
• Understanding of physics‑based detection methods for various phenomenologies.

Preferred Qualifications

• Advanced degree in STEM.
• Experience writing technical proposals.
• Experience developing and executing internal research and development projects.
• Current Top‑Secret clearance, SAP, and/or SCI access.
• Strong communication skills for internal and external audiences.

Benefits

Northrop Grumman offers a comprehensive benefits package, including health insurance, savings plan, paid time off, education assistance, training and development, and flexible work schedules where available. Employees may also qualify for bonuses and other incentives based on performance.

Compensation

Primary level salary range: $108,800.00 – $163,200.00. Additional compensation may include overtime, shift differential, and discretionary bonuses.

EEO Statement

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 our website. U.S. citizenship is required for all positions with a government clearance and certain other restricted positions.