TYPE: SecretTYPE: Secret>Secret TRAVEL:Yes, 10% of the Time Description At Northrop Grumman, our employees have incredible opportunities to work on revolutionary systems that impact people's lives around the world today, and for generations to come. Our pioneering and inventive spirit has enabled us to be at the forefront of many technological advancements in our nation's history from the first flight across the Atlantic Ocean, to stealth bombers, to landing on the moon. We look for people who have bold new ideas, courage and a pioneering spirit to join forces to invent the future, and have fun along the way. Our culture thrives on intellectual curiosity, cognitive diversity and bringing your whole self to work and we have an insatiable drive to do what others think is impossible. Our employees are not only part of history, they're making history. Northrop Grumman Space Systems is looking for a Electro Optical Seeker Modeling and Simulations Engineer 1 or 2 to support the Glide Phase Interceptor Program within the Launch Vehicles business unit in Chandler, Arizona . The Electro Optical Seeker Modeling and Simulations Engineer 1 or 2 , as part of the Seeker IPT, will utilize their expertise to design, develop, verify, and implement Image Processing algorithms, simulation tools, and physics based models in support of high fidelity simulation. The team is responsible for the development of the design, integration, and testing of development/flight hardware, evaluating seeker performance in relation to algorithms, building/maintaining the seeker test suite, and leveraging physics based models for algorithm and simulation development (including high fidelity simulation 6DOF). The selected candidate should thrive in a fast paced work environment with significantly diverse assignments and collaborative/team settings across all levels. Responsibilities: Develop high fidelity simulations and models for seeker design, performance assessment, and flight test support Design and implement modeling solutions, conduct trade studies and evaluation of system and subsystem performance Apply EO phenomenology and advanced physics concepts in a software implementations to mirror real hardware systems Research and develop novel EO modeling techniques Collaborate with Guidance, Navigation & Control (GNC) personnel and other departments to perform simulation activities Provide technical expertise for GPI simulation and modeling products both internally and externally Work in a team environment specific to modelling & simulation and supporting additional, varied program efforts Basic

forts Basic Qualifications:This is a dual level posting 1 or 2 Level I Bachelor’s Degree in a STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering or Mathematics) discipline from an accredited university Ability to obtain an active U.S. Government DoD Secret security

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Experience:with image and signal processing techniques Expertise physical optical systems simulations and scene generation

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Experience applying object oriented software design, programming in C or C , and MATLAB or Python. Knowledge of Electro Optics (EO), EO/IR imaging systems, and radiometric transfer principles

Experience with high performance computing (HPC) environments Level 2 Bachelor’s Degree in a STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering or Mathematics) discipline from an accredited university and 2 years of related

experience or a Master’s degree in a STEM discipline Ability to obtain an active U.S. Government DoD Secret security

clearance

Experience with image and signal processing techniques Expertise physical optical systems simulations and scene generation

Experience applying object oriented software design, programming in C or C , and MATLAB or Python. Knowledge of Electro Optics (EO), EO/IR imaging systems, and radiometric transfer principles

Experience with high performance computing (HPC) environments

Preferred

Qualifications: Advanced Degree in Optical Engineering or Electrical Engineering (image processing focus), Physics, or Software preferred

Experience with missile systems or hypersonic missile systems and associated standards Previous

experience with DOD missile defense programs

Experience in video/image processing algorithms such as background/noise estimation, target detection, false alarm rejection, radiometric estimation, search/object localization, and sensor control Familiarity with hardware/software integration and modeling physics based or real time systems Proficiency in software change management tools, processes, and real time programming. Highly proficient in C/C development and Linux environment High proficiency in MATLAB and Python toolchains

Experience with discrimination algorithms

Experience using MSLRAD scene generator

Experience restructuring algorithms to improve run time on HPCs Familiarity with Software and Firmware development processes

Basic

Qualifications: This is a dual level posting 1 or 2 Level I Bachelor’s Degree in a STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering or Mathematics) discipline from an accredited university Ability to obtain an active U.S. Government DoD Secret security

clearance

Experience with image and signal processing techniques Expertise physical optical systems simulations and scene generation

Experience applying object oriented software design, programming in C or C , and MATLAB or Python. Knowledge of Electro Optics (EO), EO/IR imaging systems, and radiometric transfer principles

experience or a Master’s degree in a STEM discipline Ability to obtain an active U.S. Government DoD Secret security

clearance

Experience with image and signal processing techniques Expertise physical optical systems simulations and scene generation

Experience applying object oriented software design, programming in C or C , and MATLAB or Python. Knowledge of Electro Optics (EO), EO/IR imaging systems, and radiometric transfer principles

Experience with high performance computing (HPC) environments

Preferred

Qualifications: Advanced Degree in Optical Engineering or Electrical Engineering (image processing focus), Physics, or Software preferred

Experience with missile systems or hypersonic missile systems and associated standards Previous

experience with DOD missile defense programs

Experience with discrimination algorithms

Experience using MSLRAD scene generator

Experience restructuring algorithms to improve run time on HPCs Familiarity with Software and Firmware development processes Primary Level

salary:Range: $130,500.00 $195,700.00 The above

00 The above00 The abovesalary range represents a general guideline; however, Northrop Grumman considers a number of factors when determining base salary offers such as the scope and

responsibilities of the position and the candidate's

experience,

education,

skills and current market conditions. Depending on the position, employees may be eligible for overtime, shift differential, and 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 application period for the job is estimated to be 20 days from the job posting date. However, this timeline may be shortened or extended depending on business needs and the availability of qualified candidates. Northrop Grumman is an Equal Opportunity Employer, making decisions without regard to race, color, religion, creed, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, national origin, age, veteran status, disability, or any other protected class. For our complete EEO and pay transparency statement, please visit http://www.northropgrumman.com/EEO. U.S.Citizenship:is required for all positions with a government

clearance and certain other restricted positions.

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