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Staff Software – Algorithms and Simulations Engineer

In Person (Chandler, Arizona, United States of America)
Full Time
$130,500 – $195,700

Location:
Chandler, Arizona, United States of America

About Northrop Grumman

Northrop Grumman solves the toughest problems in space, aeronautics, defense and cyberspace to meet the ever-evolving needs of our customers worldwide. Our 90,000 employees are Defining Possible every day using science, technology and engineering to create and deliver advanced systems, products and services. Northrop Grumman careers and internships are as varied as your interests, with a lifetime of potential that will allow you to work together with people from many backgrounds, personal passions and disciplines.

Northrop Grumman Space Systems is looking for a Staff Software, Algorithms, and Simulations Engineer to support the Launch Vehicles organization in Chandler, Arizona.

Staff Software, Algorithms, and Simulations Engineer

Job Responsibilities

  • Create high fidelity simulations and models for missile design, performance assessment, and flight test support

  • Develop and implement modeling solutions, conduct trade studies and evaluation of system and subsystem performance

  • Deploy EO phenomenology and advanced physics concepts in a software implementation

  • Research and develop novel EO modeling solutions

  • Collaborate with Guidance, Navigation & Control (GNC) and other department personnel to perform simulation activities

  • Provide technical expertise for the simulation products of GPI, assist other Modeling Engineers in the preparation of detailed plans, and interact with government counterparts as an authority on simulation products

  • Work in a team environment, leading efforts specific to modelling & simulation and supporting additional, varied program efforts

Basic Qualifications

  • BSMSPhD in STEM

  • Level IV - requires a bachelor's and 9 years' experience or a master's and 7 years' experience.

  • Ability to obtain a DoD Secret Security Clearance

  • Experience applying object-oriented software design, programming in C or C++, and Matlab

  • Experience developing or simulating physical optical systems

  • Experience in Electro-Optics (EO), imaging EO/IR systems, energy transport, signal processing or discrimination algorithms

  • Experience managing others and interacting with other engineering disciplines

  • Experience with relevant seeker con-ops and performance needs

Desired Qualifications

  • Advanced Degree in optical image processing focus or physics

  • Leadership experience managing others using systems engineering principals

  • Experience developing signal processing and GNC algorithms or models for missile applications, signal and image processing, digital communications

  • Experience with hardware/software integration and modeling physics and physical systems

  • Experience with software change management tools and processes and real-time programming

  • Familiarity with Software and Firmware development processes

  • Active Clearance