Principal Investigator Level 4

Northrop Grumman

Aurora, Colorado, United States
$142,200.00 - $213,400.00 py
On-site
Software design and development
Data ontology and fusion
Multi-processor architectures
Northrop Grumman is seeking a Principal Investigator Level 4 for its Multi-Domain Operations division in Aurora, Colorado. The ideal candidate will have extensive experience in software design and data fusion, with a strong emphasis on innovation and leadership in a multi-disciplinary environment

Job Summary

  • The ideal candidate will possess a strong foundational knowledge in software design, emphasizing data ontology, data‑fusion techniques, multi‑processor architectures, mission‑workflow integration, and Artificial Intelligence (AI).
  • Acting as Principal Investigator, the individual will guide a diverse, multi‑disciplinary team across several specialties and will collaborate closely with other NG sectors, divisions, and business units/operating units.
  • This challenging position requires a self‑starter with a clear vision for translating research into mission‑ready products, the ability to decompose ambiguous customer requests into actionable development stories, and the skill to motivate and prioritize work for a large agile team supporting multiple products while balancing internal and external stakeholder demands.

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Northrop Grumman is seeking a Principal Investigator Level 4 for its Multi-Domain Operations division in Aurora, Colorado. The ideal candidate will have extensive experience in software design and data fusion, with a strong emphasis on innovation and leadership in a multi-disciplinary environment.

Salary

$142,200.00 - $213,400.00

Skills & Requirements

Must-have

  • Software design and development
  • Data ontology and fusion
  • Multi-processor architectures
  • Mission-workflow integration
  • Artificial Intelligence (AI)
  • Secret clearance required

Nice-to-have

  • Leading diverse teams
  • Translating research to products
  • Decomposing ambiguous requests
  • Motivating agile teams
  • Balancing stakeholder demands

Key Requirements

  • Bachelor's degree in Science with 8+ years of relevant experience or Master's degree with 6+ years of relevant experience
  • Active Secret clearance required at time of application
  • Must be able to obtain and maintain a Top Secret/SCI clearance after starting
  • Understanding of sensor modalities
  • Experience building data ingestion and fusion pipelines
  • Proficient in C or C++
  • Hands-on experience with fusion algorithms

Work Rights

Active Secret clearance required at time of application. Must be able to obtain and maintain a Top Secret/SCI clearance after starting.

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