Software Performance Analysis Engineer - Level 2 or 3

0090 CORP-Corporate Office; United States; On-site; USD 91,800 - 171,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Life and disability insurance

Savings plan

Company-paid holidays

Paid time off

Job summary

Northrop Grumman is seeking a Software Performance Analysis Engineer (Level 2 or 3) in Boulder, CO, responsible for analyzing and improving tracking, prediction, and discrimination of combat systems. Travel up to 10% and eligibility for security clearance are required.

Responsibilities include performance analysis of algorithms, space-based sensor constellations, defect tracking, and developing analysis tools in Python and MATLAB, with collaboration across engineering levels.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree in a STEM discipline (preferred) with 2 years of related experience, or Master’s with 0–2 years of related experience.
• Bachelor’s Degree in STEM (preferred) with 5 years of related experience, or Master’s with 3 years, or PhD with 1 year.
• Must have experience with Python or MATLAB, performance analysis of complex, mathematically intensive systems, Linux, and data analysis (demographics, trend identification). Knowledge of common Linux utilities (grep, awk, cat, head, etc.) is required.

Responsibilities

• Performance analysis of missile tracking and prediction algorithms.
• Analysis of space-based sensor constellations.
• Algorithm defect tracking and resolution.
• Analysis tool development using Python and MATLAB.
• Preparation of technical presentations and analysis reports.
• Collaboration with cross-discipline teams and communication across engineering levels.

Skills

Python

MATLAB

Linux

Data analysis

Education

Bachelor's in STEM

Master's in STEM

PhD (optional)

Tools

Python

MATLAB

Linux

Job description

RELOCATION ASSISTANCE: No relocation assistance available.

Location, Travel, and Clearance

Location: Boulder, CO. Travel: up to 10% of the time.

Security Clearance: Secret clearance required at start. Ability to obtain and maintain TS/SCI is required. Preferred: Top Secret clearance.

Position Overview

Software Performance Analysis Engineer (Level 2 or 3) supporting the BOA/ESL Algorithms team. Responsibilities include development and analysis of specialized combat systems to improve tracking, prediction, and discrimination capabilities for emerging threats worldwide.

Essential Functions

• Performance analysis of missile tracking and prediction algorithms.
• Analysis of space‑based sensor constellations.
• Algorithm defect tracking and resolution.
• Analysis tool development using Python and MATLAB.
• Preparation of technical presentations and analysis reports.
• Collaboration with cross‑discipline teams and communication across engineering levels.

Qualifications

Basic Qualifications – Level2: Bachelor’s Degree in a STEM discipline (preferred) from an accredited university and 2 years of related experience, or a Master’s Degree with 0‑2 years of related experience.

Basic Qualifications – Level3: Bachelor’s Degree in a STEM discipline (preferred) from an accredited university and 5 years of related experience, or a Master’s Degree with 3 years of related experience, or 1 year of related experience with a PhD.

All candidates must have experience with Python or MATLAB, performance analysis of complex, mathematically intensive systems, Linux experience, and data analysis skills (demographics, trend identification). Knowledge of common Linux utilities (grep, awk, cat, head, etc.) is required.

Preferred qualifications:

• Current active Top Secret clearance.
• Strong statistical background.
• Advanced Python skills.
• Experience with tracking and prediction algorithms, simulation, and validation.
• Experience with missile trajectory analysis.
• Familiarity with OPIR and EOIR sensors and simulations.

Salary and Benefits

Primary Level Salary Range: $91,800.00 – $137,600.00.

Secondary Level Salary Range: $114,000.00 – $171,000.00.

Benefits include health insurance, life and disability insurance, savings plan, company‑paid holidays, paid time off for vacation or personal business, and potential overtime, shift differential, and discretionary bonus opportunities. Long‑term incentive options may be available for senior positions.

Northrop Grumman is an Equal Opportunity Employer. For our complete EEO and pay transparency statement, please visit (http://www.northropgrumman.com/EEO). U.S. Citizenship is required for all positions with a government clearance and certain other restricted positions.

Application Note

The application period is estimated to be 20 days from posting, but may vary based on business needs and candidate availability.