Senior Principal Software Engineer — LiDAR & GPU Systems

Northrop Grumman; El Segundo (CA); Hybrid; USD 123,000 - 184,000; Full time

Job summary

Northrop Grumman Aeronautics Systems in Melbourne, FL, Rancho Bernardo, CA or El Segundo, CA is seeking a Sr Principal Software Engineer to join a diverse team on advanced LiDAR software projects. The role combines GPU-accelerated C++ development, MATLAB workflows, and model-based design in a hybrid work environment.

You will translate MATLAB LiDAR algorithms to high-performance CUDA/OpenCL implementations, develop SIL datasets, document with UML, and collaborate with a multidisciplinary team to

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in a STEM field with 8+ years of related experience; or a Master's with 6+ years; PhD with 4+ years.
• Strong programming skills in C++ and CUDA/OpenCL experience.
• Experience with MATLAB and Simulink.

Responsibilities

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

Skills

C++

CUDA

OpenCL

MATLAB

Simulink

Education

Bachelor's in STEM

Job description

Northrop Grumman Aeronautics Systems in Melbourne, FL, Rancho Bernardo, CA or El Segundo, CA is seeking a Sr Principal Software Engineer to join a diverse team on advanced LiDAR software projects. The role combines GPU-accelerated C++ development, MATLAB workflows, and model-based design in a hybrid work environment.

You will translate MATLAB LiDAR algorithms to high-performance CUDA/OpenCL implementations, develop SIL datasets, document with UML, and collaborate with a multidisciplinary team to