Ai Software Engineer – Level 3 Or 4

Northrop Grumman

Dulles, VA, US
Base: $125,300.00 - $206,800.00 (level 3); base: $...
On-site (100% onsite, with a 9/80 work schedule)
Reinforcement learning (rl)
Supervised learning (sl)
Python/jax/pytorch prototyping
Northrop Grumman is seeking an AI Software Engineer (Level 3 or 4) to work on advanced autonomy algorithms for aerospace applications. The role requires expertise in reinforcement learning, machine learning, and software development, with a strong focus on collaboration and innovation in a dynamic work environment

Job Summary

  • Design and implement state-of-the-art RL / SL algorithms drawn from the latest literature.
  • Develop AI solutions for real-time anomaly detection and response to ensuring robust and adaptive spacecraft operations.
  • Lead Monte-Carlo, Processor-in-the-Loop, Hardware-in-the-Loop, and digital twin campaigns to prove safety and performance via internal standards.

Matching Summary

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Northrop Grumman is seeking an AI Software Engineer (Level 3 or 4) to work on advanced autonomy algorithms for aerospace applications. The role requires expertise in reinforcement learning, machine learning, and software development, with a strong focus on collaboration and innovation in a dynamic work environment.

Salary

Base: $125,300.00 - $206,800.00 (Level 3); Base: $156,400.00 - $258,100.00 (Level 4); Bonus/Equity: Discretionary bonus; Benefits: Health insurance, life and disability insurance, savings plan, Company paid holidays and PTO

Skills & Requirements

Must-have

  • Reinforcement Learning (RL)
  • supervised learning (SL)
  • Python/JAX/PyTorch prototyping
  • embedded C++/CUDA porting
  • physics-based autonomy
  • astrodynamics planning and controls

Nice-to-have

  • pioneering spirit
  • intellectual curiosity
  • cognitive diversity
  • national security mission areas

Key Requirements

  • Bachelor’s degree with 5+ years of AI engineering experience
  • Master’s degree with 3+ years of AI engineering experience
  • PhD with 1+ year of AI engineering experience
  • Bachelor’s degree with 8+ years of AI engineering experience (Level 4)
  • Master’s degree with 6+ years of AI engineering experience (Level 4)
  • PhD with 4+ years of AI engineering experience (Level 4)
  • Ability to obtain and maintain TS/SCI clearance

Work Rights

Must have TS/SCI clearance

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