Discrimination Algorithm Engineer (level 3 Or 4) Secret (chandler)

NORTHROP GRUMMAN

Chandler, Arizona, United States
Base: $98,400.00 - $147,600.00; secondary level: $...
100% onsite
Active us government secret security clearance
6-dof missile flight simulation development
C++ matlab python toolchain proficiency
This role is pivotal in supporting missions critical to national and global security by enhancing algorithms to distinguish hypersonic threats from decoys

Job Summary

  • This role is pivotal in supporting missions critical to national and global security by enhancing algorithms to distinguish hypersonic threats from decoys.
  • The position requires a 9/80 work schedule with every other Friday off and is 100% onsite at the Chandler, AZ location.
  • Northrop Grumman offers a comprehensive Total Rewards package including health insurance, savings plans, and discretionary bonuses.

Matching Summary

This role is pivotal in supporting missions critical to national and global security by enhancing algorithms to distinguish hypersonic threats from decoys.

Salary

Base: $98,400.00 - $147,600.00; Secondary Level: $122,800.00 - $184,200.00; Bonus: Discretionary annual bonus available

Skills & Requirements

Must-have

  • Active US Government Secret security clearance
  • 6-DOF missile flight simulation development
  • C++ MATLAB Python toolchain proficiency
  • EO/IR sensor data feature extraction
  • Hypersonic target discrimination algorithms

Nice-to-have

  • AI/ML model training experience
  • IR discrimination and tracking expertise
  • Advanced degree in engineering or physics
  • Cross-functional team collaboration skills

Key Requirements

  • Bachelor's degree plus 5 years experience (Level 3) or 8 years (Level 4)
  • Master's degree plus 3 years experience (Level 3) or 6 years (Level 4)
  • PhD plus 1 year experience (Level 3) or 4 years (Level 4)
  • Current active DoD Secret security clearance
  • US Citizenship required for government clearance

Work Rights

Must have US citizenship

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