Sr Principal Engineer Software

0090 CORP-Corporate Office

United States

Hybrid

USD 123,000 - 184,000

Full time

5 days ago
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Job summary

Northrop Grumman Aeronautics Systems is seeking a Sr Principal Software Engineer for a hybrid role across Melbourne, FL, Rancho Bernardo, CA, or El Segundo, CA. The position reports to the R&AD organization Aerial Refueling System Lead.

Responsibilities include translating LiDAR algorithms to GPU code with C++/CUDA, developing LiDAR software models, documenting with UML, and collaborating with a diverse team in lab environments.

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

  • Translate MATLAB 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++ programming
CUDA/OpenCL
MATLAB/Simulink
GPU computing

Education

Bachelor's degree in STEM
Master's degree in STEM
PhD in STEM

Tools

UML
MATLAB
Simulink
CUDA

Job description

RELOCATION ASSISTANCE: No relocation assistance available CLEARANCE REQUIRED FOR START: No CLEARANCE TYPE: Secret TRAVEL: Yes, 10% of the Time

At Northrop Grumman, our employees have incredible opportunities to work on revolutionary systems that impact people's lives around the world today, and for generations to come. Our pioneering and inventive spirit has enabled us to be at the forefront of many technological advancements in our nation's history - from the first flight across the Atlantic Ocean, to stealth bombers, to landing on the moon. We look for people who have bold new ideas, courage and a pioneering spirit to join forces to invent the future, and have fun along the way. Our culture thrives on intellectual curiosity, cognitive diversity and bringing your whole self to work — and we have an insatiable drive to do what others think is impossible. Our employees are not only part of history, they're making history.

Northrop Grumman Aeronautics Systems has an opening for a Sr Principal Software Engineer position to join our team of qualified, diverse individuals for a hybrid position in Melbourne, Florida, Rancho Bernardo, CA or El Segundo, CA. This position will report to the R&AD organization Aerial Refueling System Lead.

Responsibilities
  • Work with an algorithm architect to translate MATLAB 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
Qualifications
  • Basic Qualifications: Bachelor's degree in a STEM discipline (Science, Technology, Engineering or Math) with 8 years of related experience; OR a Master’s degree in STEM with 6 years of related experience, or a PhD in STEM with 4 years of related experience
  • Strong programming skills in C++
  • Experience with GPGPU frameworks like CUDA or OpenCL
  • Experience with MATLAB and simulink
Preferred Qualifications
  • MS or PhD in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, or Computer Science Experience with LiDAR and point cloud data processing Experience with centroid and pose estimation Experience with sensor fusion for object identification and tracking Experience with light field cameras Experience with stereoscopic cameras
Salary

Primary Level Salary Range: $122,800.00 - $184,200.00

The above salary range represents a general guideline; however, Northrop Grumman considers a number of factors when determining base salary offers such as the scope and responsibilities of the position and the candidate's experience, education, skills and current market conditions. Depending on the position, employees may be eligible for overtime, shift differential, and a discretionary bonus in addition to base pay. Annual bonuses are designed to reward individual contributions as well as allow employees to share in company results. Employees in Vice President or Director positions may be eligible for Long Term Incentives.

Benefits
  • Retirement and Savings Plan
  • group medical
  • dental and vision coverage
  • life and disability insurance
  • flexible spending accounts
  • health insurance coverage
  • life and disability insurance
  • savings plan
  • Company paid holidays
  • PTO for vacation and/or personal business

The application period for the job is estimated to be 20 days from the job posting date. However, this timeline may be shortened or extended depending on business needs and the availability of qualified candidates.

Northrop Grumman is an Equal Opportunity Employer, making decisions without regard to race, color, religion, creed, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, national origin, age, veteran status, disability, or any other protected class. 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.

If you are ready to join us in defining possible.

We are a pioneering company. With careers across all areas: air, cyber, land, sea and space – our 90,000 employees work as one to defend and define the future. Northrop Grumman careers and internships are as varied as your interests, with a lifetime of potential that will give you every opportunity to do your best work. Working together with people from many backgrounds, personal passions and disciplines, we share a drive to push the boundaries of science, technology and engineering to meet the ever evolving needs of our customers worldwide.

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