Senior AI Software Engineer - Space Systems (TS/SCI)

0909 SP - Orbital Space Systems; United States; On-site; USD 150,000 - 260,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Life and disability insurance

Savings plan

Company paid holidays

Paid time off

Overtime

Shift differential

Discretionary bonus

Long Term Incentives

Job summary

Northrop Grumman Space Sector is seeking AI/ML engineers to develop RL/SL algorithms for spacecraft autonomy. You will prototype in Python/JAX/PyTorch, port to embedded C++/CUDA, and apply ML methods to high-fidelity astrodynamics and mission planning tasks.

The role emphasizes rigorous verification, flight readiness, and collaboration across locations, with a 9/80 schedule and mandatory TS clearance for this government-connected program.

Qualifications

• Strong interest in space, national security, and related mission areas.
• Active security clearance requirement at some level (Top Secret) and ability to obtain SCI/SAP access.

Responsibilities

• Perform Novel Algorithm R&D and design state-of-the-art RL/SL algorithms from literature.
• Prototype in Python/JAX/PyTorch, port to embedded C++/CUDA.
• Develop physics-based autonomy for mission planning and decision-making.
• Apply ML techniques to high-fidelity astrodynamics planning and controls problems.
• Fuse learned policies with classical GNC filters for robust guidance and control.
• Build models to re-optimize delta-V, power, and comm timelines using differentiable optimization.
• Develop AI solutions for real-time anomaly detection in spacecraft operations.
• Lead verification, flight readiness, and test campaigns.

Skills

Teamwork

Agile mindset

Problem solving

On-site work

Python

C/C++

CUDA

Machine learning

RL/SL algorithms

Education

Bachelor’s degree or higher in a STEM field

Advanced degree (MS/PhD) in CS or related field

Tools

Python

CUDA

C/C++

JAX/PyTorch

Embedded software

Job description

Northrop Grumman Space Sector is seeking AI/ML engineers to develop RL/SL algorithms for spacecraft autonomy. You will prototype in Python/JAX/PyTorch, port to embedded C++/CUDA, and apply ML methods to high-fidelity astrodynamics and mission planning tasks.

The role emphasizes rigorous verification, flight readiness, and collaboration across locations, with a 9/80 schedule and mandatory TS clearance for this government-connected program.