Software Engineer III/IV - C++, Math, Kalman Filters

ngc; Boulder (CO); On-site; USD 114,000 - 213,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Relocation assistance

Health insurance

Paid time off

Job summary

Northrop Grumman Space Systems, Multi-Domain Operations, and Missile Defense Integration BU in Boulder, CO, is seeking a Software Engineer – Level 3 or 4 with strong math and algorithms background to join a distributed tracking system project. The role requires on-site work in Boulder and a DoD Secret clearance to start.

Responsibilities include performance analysis, tool and prototype development in modern C++ (C++20+), Python, and documentation, with generous salary ranges and benefits;

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree in a STEM discipline with years of related experience or equivalent.
• Active DoD Secret clearance required to start; Top Secret ability desired.
• Experience with Linux, C++, and Python in a scientific/defense context.

Responsibilities

• Performance analysis of tracking and state estimation algorithms.
• Develop tools and prototypes using modern C++ and Python.
• Document technical inputs and contribute to customer-facing presentations.

Skills

Math background

Algorithm design

Distributed systems

Linux experience

Education

Bachelor's degree in STEM

Master's degree in STEM

Tools

C++ (modern, C++20+)

Python

Plotly/JavaScript/SQL

Job description

Northrop Grumman Space Systems, Multi-Domain Operations, and Missile Defense Integration BU in Boulder, CO, is seeking a Software Engineer – Level 3 or 4 with strong math and algorithms background to join a distributed tracking system project. The role requires on-site work in Boulder and a DoD Secret clearance to start.

Responsibilities include performance analysis, tool and prototype development in modern C++ (C++20+), Python, and documentation, with generous salary ranges and benefits;