Senior EO/IR Systems & AI Algorithms Engineer

Northrop Grumman; Baltimore (MD); On-site; USD 108,800 - 163,200; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health plan

Savings plan

Paid time off

Education assistance

Training and development

9/80 work schedule (where available)

Job summary

Northrop Grumman in Baltimore, MD seeks a Principal Systems Engineer to work on algorithm development for electro-optical and infrared sensors.

The candidate will develop EOIR-centric algorithms, analyze data from advanced sensors, and work on high-fidelity models. Requirements include a STEM degree and active Secret Clearance. Preferred candidates should have strong communication skills and experience in technical proposals.

Qualifications

• 5 years of experience with Bachelor's, 3 years with Master's, or 1 year with Ph.D.; 4 years may substitute for degree.
• Current active U.S. Government Secret Clearance is mandatory.
• Ability to obtain Special Program Access (SAP).

Responsibilities

• Develop, integrate, test, and deploy novel EOIR-centric algorithms.
• Build and maintain physics-based sensor models.
• Analyze performance metrics for system performance.

Skills

Technical computing languages (Python, MATLAB)

Experience with airborne/space-based EOIR sensors

Physics-based detection methods

Communication skills

Education

Bachelor’s degree in STEM or related field

Master’s degree

Ph.D. in related technical fields

Job description

Northrop Grumman in Baltimore, MD seeks a Principal Systems Engineer to work on algorithm development for electro-optical and infrared sensors.

The candidate will develop EOIR-centric algorithms, analyze data from advanced sensors, and work on high-fidelity models. Requirements include a STEM degree and active Secret Clearance. Preferred candidates should have strong communication skills and experience in technical proposals.