Sr. Staff AI Software Engineer

Requisition ID: R10179467 Category: Engineering Location: Woodland Hills, California, United States of America Clearance Type: Top Secret Telecommute: No - Teleworking not available for this position Shift: 1st Shift (United States of America) Travel Required: Yes, 10% of the Time Relocation Assistance: Relocation assistance may be available Positions Available: 1 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. 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. Northrop Grumman Mission Systems is a trusted provider of mission-enabling solutions for global security. Our Engineering and Sciences (E&S) organization pushes the boundaries of innovation, redefines engineering capabilities, and drives advances in various sciences. Our team is chartered with providing the skills and innovative technologies to develop, design, produce and sustain optimized product lines across the sector while providing a decisive advantage to the warfighter. We are looking for you to join our team as a Sr. Staff AI Software Engineer based out of Woodland Hills, CA. As a Sr. Staff AI Software Engineer at Northrop Grumman, you will have a challenging and rewarding opportunity to be a part of our Enterprise-wide digital transformation. Through the use of DevSecOps and Agile practices, we continue to evolve how we deliver critical national defense products and capabilities for the warfighter. The successful candidate will be collaborative, open, transparent, and team-oriented with a focus on process automation, team empowerment & shared responsibility, flexibility, continuous learning, and a culture of innovation. Responsibilities include but are not limited to: Define, develop, and deliver novel mathematical and statistical modeling and algorithm products to tackle the challenges of prediction, optimization, and classification. Apply machine learning algorithms to large sets of structured and unstructured data to solve a broad range of problems. Prototype advanced artificial intelligence techniques to stretch the capability of autonomous systems research and development programs. Design, develop, document, test and debug software and system applications. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to deploy machine learning algorithms to prototype testing and production. Ensure industry best practices and standards are applied and maintained. Work closely with AI Systems Engineers to understand program intent, system capabilities, and output requirements. Present your ideas to internal and external groups; lead proposal activities; and represent Northrop Grumman at technical conferences and working groups. Basic Qualifications: Bachelor's degree in a STEM discipline with 14 years of relative experience; Master's degree with 12 years; PhD with 10 years. An additional 4 years of experience can be considered in lieu of degree. Active Top Secret security clearance. Experience working in C/C++ and Python. 3 or more years of experience leading the performance of tasks on schedule, at cost and achieving all requirements. 3 or more years of demonstrated success leading teams through the entire development lifecycle. Effective communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to collaborate effectively with diverse stakeholders. Familiarity with AI technologies and methodologies, including machine learning, deep learning, and convolutional neural nets. Experience with Git-based software configuration management tools. Preferred Qualifications: Demonstrated ability to develop and maintain a strategic product roadmap. Background in Software Development and/or Software Engineering with an Agile/DevSecOps mindset. Experience with Linux operating systems. Experience with high performance numerical/scientific computing, parallel computing. This position is contingent upon the successful transfer of an active DoD Top Secret Clearance. Salary Range: $227,700 - $341,500 Northrop Grumman is committed to hiring and retaining a diverse workforce. We are proud to be an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. J-18808-Ljbffr