Staff AI Software Engineer with Secret Clearance (El Segundo)

Northrop Grumman; El Segundo (CA); On-site; USD 177,000 - 266,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible work arrangements

Competitive benefits

Job summary

Northrop Grumman is seeking a Staff Software Engineer for its Aeronautics Systems – Research & Advanced Design in El Segundo, CA. The role centers on designing, developing, and deploying state-of-the-art AI/ML applications and systems with a focus on responsible AI and robust software engineering practices.

The candidate will lead rapid prototyping, collaborate across teams, and work in a challenging environment requiring a US Government Secret clearance.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree in Computer Science or STEM with 12+ years’ experience; or Master’s with 10+ years; or PhD with 8+ years.
• Experience with AI models and algorithms: LLMs, DNN, genetic algorithms, embeddings, deep learning.
• Experience with deploying AI LLM tools and infrastructure (e.g., vLLM, Azure OpenAI, LM Studio).
• Experience in large code bases with multiple languages (monorepos).
• Ability to develop requirements and work in integration/testing environments.
• Proven rapid prototyping and PoC demonstrations.
• Understanding of software engineering best practices including source control.

Responsibilities

• Design, develop, document, test, debug, and deploy AI/ML applications.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to deploy AI/ML solutions in development and production.
• Design and develop software development and testing environments.

Skills

Python

C++

Java

Linux

AI/ML

LLMs

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Computer Science or STEM

Master’s Degree in Computer Science or STEM

PhD in Computer Science or STEM

Tools

Devin/Windsurf/Continue/aider/OpenCode tools

vLLM / Azure OpenAI / LM Studio

Job description

Northrop Grumman is seeking a Staff Software Engineer for its Aeronautics Systems – Research & Advanced Design in El Segundo, CA. The role centers on designing, developing, and deploying state-of-the-art AI/ML applications and systems with a focus on responsible AI and robust software engineering practices.

The candidate will lead rapid prototyping, collaborate across teams, and work in a challenging environment requiring a US Government Secret clearance.