Mathematician /Algorithm Engineer (2/3)

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Mathematician /Algorithm Engineer (2/3)

Description
Join Northrop Grumman on our continued mission to push the boundaries of possible across land, sea, air, space, and cyberspace. Enjoy a culture where your voice is valued and start contributing to our team of passionate professionals providing real-life solutions to our world's biggest challenges. We take pride in creating purposeful work and allowing our employees to grow and achieve their goals every day by Defining Possible. With our competitive pay and comprehensive benefits, we have the right opportunities to fit your life and launch your career today.

Missile Defense Solutions (MDS) pushes the boundaries of innovation, redefines engineering capabilities, and strives for continual improvement. Our team is chartered with providing innovative technologies to develop, design, and produce optimized product lines while providing a decisive advantage to the warfighter. MDS is looking for new members to join our rapidly growing technical team as a Mathematician/Algorithm Engineer (2/3) based out of Boulder, CO .
As a Mathematician/Algorithm engineer within MDS, you will be a member of a vibrant team and a primary driver of Research and Development (R&D) solutions. Your responsibilities include researching and identifying solutions to complex, multi-disciplinary problems and communicating your technical approaches and findings effectively. Daily activities include developing prototype solutions to emerging customer challenges, analyzing the performance of newly developed algorithms, and documenting results for customer review. Our team of motivated technical talent works closely with the end user (and each other) to ensure the direct mission applicability of developed products.
DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Performance analysis of tracking and state estimation algorithms
• Tool and prototype development using C/C++ and Python
• Algorithm defect tracking and resolution
• Analysis tool development (Python)
• Technical documentation as required

Basic Qualifications for Level 2:

• Active DOD Secret clearance, or has been active within the last two years
• Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Physics, Math or related discipline and 2 years of related experience; 0 years of related experience with a Masters
• Experience with C/C++ software language, development tools, and integrated development environments (IDEs)
• Experience with Linux
• SW algorithm development experience for complex, mathematically intensive systems
• Understanding of Algorithm design / State estimation
• Data analysis (Population statistics and Trend identification)
• Breadth and depth in the application of mathematics to perform data analysis and algorithm development for military applications.
• Ability to bridge between theoretical concepts and practical implementation

Basic Qualifications for Level 3:

• Active DOD Secret clearance, or has been active within the last two years
• Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Physics, Math or related discipline and 5 years of related experience; 3 years of related experience with a Masters
• Experience with C/C++ software language, development tools, and integrated development environments (IDEs)
• Experience with Linux
• SW algorithm development experience for complex, mathematically intensive systems
• Understanding of Algorithm design / State estimation
• Data analysis (Population statistics and Trend identification)
• Breadth and depth in the application of mathematics to perform data analysis and algorithm development for military applications.
• Ability to bridge between theoretical concepts and practical implementation

Preferred Qualifications:

• Active DOD Top Secret Clearance
• Experience in tracking and prediction algorithms, simulation, and validation
• Ground systems experience in mission processing, ground communications, and space operations
• Experience in the numerical implementation of motion filters.
• Familiarity with Overhead Persistent Infrared (OPIR) and Electro-Optical Infrared (EOIR) sensors and simulations
• Experience with PERL, STK, or logging and parsing tools
• Linux experience
• Strong statistical background and skills
• Experience with model-based engineering

Salary Range: $101,400 USD - $152,200 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.

The health and safety of our employees and their families is a top priority. The company encourages employees to remain up-to-date on their COVID-19 vaccinations. U.S. Northrop Grumman employees may be required, in the future, to be vaccinated or have an approved disability/medical or religious accommodation, pursuant to future court decisions and/or government action on the currently stayed federal contractor vaccine mandate under Executive Order 14042 https://www.saferfederalworkforce.gov/contractors/ .

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