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Northrop Grumman Space Systems is looking for a Senior Principal \ Staff Software, Algorithms, and Simulations Engineerto support the Launch Vehicles organization in Chandler, Arizona.This requisition may be filled at a higher grade based on the qualifications listed below. This requisition may be filled at a level 4 or 5Level IV - requires a Bachelors and 9 years' experience or a Masters and 7 years experience.
Level V - requires a Bachelors and 14 years' experience or a Masters and 12 years experience.
Staff Software, Algorithms, and Simulations Engineer
Job Responsibilities
- Create high fidelity simulations and models for missile design, performance assessment, and flight test support
- Develop and implement modeling solutions, conduct trade studies and evaluation of system and subsystem performance
- Deploy EO phenomenology and advanced physics concepts in a software implementation
- Research and develop novel EO modeling solutions
- Collaborate with Guidance, Navigation & Control (GNC) and other department personnel to perform simulation activities
- Provide technical expertise for the simulation products of GPI, assist other Modeling Engineers in the preparation of detailed plans, and interact with government counterparts as an authority on simulation products
- Work in a team environment, leading efforts specific to modelling & simulation and supporting additional, varied program efforts
Basic Qualifications
- BS\MS\PhD in STEM
- Ability to obtain a DoD Secret Security Clearance
- Experience applying object-oriented software design, programming in C or C++, and Matlab
- Experience developing or simulating physical optical systems
- Experience in Electro-Optics (EO), imaging EO/IR systems, energy transport, signal processing or discrimination algorithms
- Experience managing others and interacting with other engineering disciplines
- Experience with relevant seeker con-ops and performance needs
Desired Qualifications
- Advanced Degree in optical image processing focus or physics
- Leadership experience managing others using systems engineering principals
- Experience developing signal processing and GNC algorithms or models for missile applications, signal and image processing, digital communications
- Experience with hardware/software integration and modeling physics and physical systems
- Experience with software change management tools and processes and real-time programming
- Familiarity with Software and Firmware development processes
- Active Clearance