AI SW Engineer/Principal AI SW Engineer

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Northrop Grumman Space Systems is searching for a AI Engineer Software / Principal Engineer Software to support a cloud based Ground System in Morrisville, NC

Roles and Responsibilities: Defines, develops, and delivers novel mathematical and statistical modeling and algorithm development to tackle the challenges of prediction, optimization, and classification. Applies 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, machine learning and decision systems, and robotic systems. Prototypes advanced artificial intelligence techniques to stretch the capability of autonomous systems research and development programs. Designs, develops, documents, tests and debugs applications software and systems that contain logical and mathematical solutions. Collaborates with cross-functional team to deploy machine learning algorithms to prototype testing and production. Ensures software standards are met. May use system-of-systems and multi-agent approaches to architect and design AI software systems. Works closely with AI Systems Engineers to understand program intent, system capabilities, and output requirements. May design software-systems, applications, and data architectures that directly implement AI techniques to support achieving better reliability, precision, accuracy, and speed to meet performance requirements.

This position can also be filled by an AI SW Engineer/Principal AI SW Engineer depending on qualifying skillsets.

Basic Qualifications:

• SW Engineer: Bachelors in Science with 2 years of experience in Electrical Engineering, Computer Science, Applied Physics, Applied Mathematics, or related technical fields and with applicable work experience in DSP development and/or in the design and implementation of software for DSP/SIGINT systems.

• Principal SW Engineer: 5 Years of experience with Bachelors in Science; 3 Years with Masters; 0 Years with PhD.

• Experience with algorithm implementations in MATLAB and software development in C, C++ and/or Python.

• Applicable work experience in DSP, ML/AI, or scheduler development and/or in the design and implementation of software for related systems.

• A demonstrated ability to perform innovative, applied research and develop sophisticated algorithms under computational or other resource constraints.

• Proven experience with Monte Carlo analysis and physical modeling of systems.

• Experience with conventional software engineering principles, including code maintenance, coding standards, and version control.

• Active Secret clearance or higher with a willingness to obtain TS/SCI poly

Preferred Qualifications:

• Active Top Secret/SCI clearance or higher with a willingness to obtain a poly

• Proven experience with formulating innovative solutions to algorithm development, initiating and fostering client relationships, and executing projects in compliance with cost, schedule, and technical requirements.

• Proven experience in developing rapid prototype solutions from concept to design, implementation, initial testing, and integration.

• Proven experience with open source computer vision and machine learning libraries

• Unix/Linux operating systems, and multi-threaded/parallel computing is of additional benefit.

• Proven experience with presenting and speaking at customer demonstrations, symposia, and conferences.

Salary Range: $90,600 USD - $136,000 USD

Employees may be eligible for 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.

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