Staff Software – Algorithms and Simulations Engineer
| Company | Northrop Grumman |
|---|---|
| Location | Chandler, AZ, USA |
| Salary | $162500 – $243700 |
| Type | Full-Time |
| Degrees | Bachelor’s, Master’s, PhD |
| Experience Level | Senior, Expert or higher |
Requirements
- BSMSPhD in STEM
- Level IV – requires a bachelor’s and 9 years’ experience or a master’s and 7 years’ experience.
- Must have an active U.S. Government DoD Secret security clearance at time of application, current and within scope
- 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
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
Preferred 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