Senior Principal LiDAR & GPU Software Engineer

Northrop Grumman; Melbourne (FL); Hybrid; USD 123,000 - 184,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible work arrangements

Learning opportunities

Total Rewards Program

Job summary

Northrop Grumman in Melbourne, FL, is hiring a Sr Principal Software Engineer for a hybrid role. You’ll translate MATLAB LiDAR algorithms to GPU-accelerated C++/CUDA, build models and test datasets for SIL, and document software with UML.

Collaboration with LiDAR hardware labs and cross-functional teams is essential. The role requires strong C++ and GPGPU experience, MATLAB/Simulink familiarity, and a STEM degree at an advanced level.

Qualifications

• 8+ years of related experience with a Bachelor's in STEM, or 6+ with a Master’s, or 4+ with a PhD.
• Strong C++ programming skills.
• Experience with GPGPU frameworks like CUDA or OpenCL.
• Experience with MATLAB and Simulink.

Responsibilities

• Translate MATLAB LiDAR algorithms into high-performance GPU implementations using C++ and CUDA.
• Create LiDAR software model and test datasets for SIL testing.
• Create software documentation using UML.
• Work with LiDAR hardware in a lab environment.
• Communicate progress and results to a multidisciplinary team.

Skills

C++ programming

Education

Bachelor's degree in STEM

Master’s degree in STEM

PhD in STEM

Tools

CUDA

OpenCL

MATLAB

Simulink

Job description

Northrop Grumman in Melbourne, FL, is hiring a Sr Principal Software Engineer for a hybrid role. You’ll translate MATLAB LiDAR algorithms to GPU-accelerated C++/CUDA, build models and test datasets for SIL, and document software with UML.

Collaboration with LiDAR hardware labs and cross-functional teams is essential. The role requires strong C++ and GPGPU experience, MATLAB/Simulink familiarity, and a STEM degree at an advanced level.