Staff Signal/Image Processing Engineer

Northrop Grumman Corp.; Los Angeles (CA); Vor Ort; USD 195.000 - 292.000; Vollzeit

Benefits dieser Stelle

Relocation assistance

Health insurance

Life insurance

Disability insurance

Savings plan

Paid time off

Zusammenfassung

Northrop Grumman Mission Systems in Woodland Hills, CA is seeking a Staff Signal/Image Processing Engineer with a current Top Secret clearance to support sensor exploitation in the AI and Analytics group.

You will work with a team of engineers to develop and prototype algorithms, refine them on program databases, and collaborate with software engineers to implement in configured products. Strong MATLAB/Python skills and leadership are essential.

Qualifikationen

• Active DoD Top Secret clearance required.
• Willingness to work onsite full-time in Woodland Hills, CA.
• Strong background in signal/image processing.
• Experience with MATLAB and/or Python.
• Excellent oral and written presentation skills.
• Demonstrated experience leading technical teams.

Aufgaben

• Introduce and develop new algorithm components for signal/image data exploitation.
• Apply classical signal processing and machine learning to large datasets for pattern recognition, target detection and tracking.
• Coordinate a small team of signal/image processing engineers.
• Interface with software engineers to ensure robust, maintainable implementations.
• Design a robust test suite.
• Create presentations and brief stakeholders.

Kenntnisse

Signal processing

Image processing

Team leadership

Presentation skills

Python

MATLAB

Ausbildung

Bachelor of Science

Master's degree

PhD

Tools

MATLAB

Python

C/C++

Jobbeschreibung

RELOCATION ASSISTANCE: Relocation assistance may be available

CLEARANCE REQUIRED FOR START: Yes

CLEARANCE TYPE: Top Secret

TRAVEL: Yes, 10% of the Time

Description

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 Mission Systems is a trusted provider of mission-enabling solutions for global security. Our Engineering and Sciences (E&S) organization pushes the boundaries of innovation, redefines engineering capabilities, and drives advances in various sciences. Our team is chartered with providing the skills, innovative technologies to develop, design, produce and sustain optimized product lines across the sector while providing a decisive advantage to the warfighter. Come be a part of our mission!

Northrop Grumman Mission Systems in Woodland Hills, CA is currently seeking a Staff Signal/Image Processing Engineer with a current/active Top Secret clearance to support sensor exploitation activities in the Artificial Intelligence and Analytics department.

In this role, the selected candidate will join a staff of signal/image processing engineers, systems engineers, and software engineers that supports the development of signal and image processing algorithms and software. In this position you will work with a team to develop and prototype new algorithms or enhancements to existing algorithms, refine the algorithms on the program database, and collaborate closely with software engineers who implement the algorithms in configured software products. The position requires knowledge of classical signal processing techniques; the supported programs also increasingly value and use AI/ML-based algorithms.

What You’ll get to Do:

• Introducing and developing new algorithm components for the exploitation of signal and image data
• Applying classical signal/image processing algorithms and/or machine learning algorithms to large sets of structured and unstructured data to solve a broad range of problems that include applications in pattern recognition, target detection and tracking, and false alarm mitigation
• Coordinating a small team of signal/image processing engineers to make rapid progress on algorithm development
• Interfacing with software engineers to ensure implemented algorithms are correct, robust, and maintainable
• Designing a robust test suite
• Creating presentation material to explain and document work, and presenting to internal and external stakeholders

This requisition may be filled at a higher grade based on qualifications listed below

Basic Qualifications for a Staff Signal / Image Processing Engineer:

• 12 Years with Bachelors in Science; 10 Years with Masters; 8 Years with PhD
• Active DoD Top Secret Clearance
• Ability to meet customer-specific security screening requirements within a timeframe set forth by management
• Willingness and ability to work onsite full-time in Woodland Hills, CA
• Strong background in signal/image processing
• Extensive experience working in MATLAB and/or Python
• Excellent oral and written presentation skills
• Demonstrated effective communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to collaborate effectively with internal and external stakeholders
• Experience leading technical teams

Preferred Qualifications:

• Experience designing novel mathematical and statistical modeling and algorithm products to tackle the challenges of prediction, optimization, and classification
• Experience designing signal processing algorithms for advanced computer architectures
• Familiarity with C / C++
• Familiarity with current AI/ML techniques

This position is contingent upon the successful transfer of an active DoD Top Secret Clearance and the ability to meet customer-specific security screening requirements within a timeframe set forth by management.

Primary Level Salary Range:

$194,700.00 - $292,100.00

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. In addition, Northrop Grumman provides a variety of benefits including health insurance coverage, life and disability insurance, savings plan, Company paid holidays and paid time off (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.