Principal / Sr. Principal AI Software Engineer – R10179369

Requisition ID: R10179369

• 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. 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 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. Come be a part of our mission!

We are looking for you to join our team as a Principal/Sr. Principal AI Software Engineer based out of Woodland Hills, CA. As a Principal/Sr. Principal 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, flexibility, continuous learning, and a culture of innovation.

For this role, 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.
• 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.
• Ensure industry best practices and standards are applied and maintained.
• Work closely with AI Systems Engineers to understand program intent and system capabilities.

Basic Qualifications For a Principal AI Engineer Software (T03)

• Bachelor’s degree in a STEM discipline with 5+ years of relative experience; Master’s degree with 3+ years; PhD + 1 year of relative experience. An additional 4 years of experience can be considered in lieu of degree.
• Active Top Secret security clearance.
• Willingness and ability to work onsite full-time.
• Experience working in C/C++ and Python.
• Effective communication and interpersonal skills.
• Familiarity with AI technologies and methodologies.

Basic Qualifications for a Sr. Principal AI Engineer Software (T04)

• Bachelor’s degree in a STEM discipline with 8+ years of relative experience; Master’s degree with 6+ years; PhD + 4 years. An additional 4 years of experience can be considered in lieu of degree.
• Active Top Secret security clearance.
• Willingness and ability to work onsite full-time.
• Experience working in C/C++ and Python.
• Effective communication and interpersonal skills.
• Familiarity with AI technologies and methodologies.

Preferred Qualifications

• Background in Software Development and/or Software Engineering with an Agile/DevSecOps mindset.
• Experience in algorithmic application development and optimization.
• Experience with open software/system architecture solutions.
• Experience with Linux operating systems.

This position is contingent upon the successful transfer of an active DoD Top Secret Clearance.

Salary Range: $133,500 – $200,300

Salary Range 2: $166,200 – $249,400

Northrop Grumman is committed to hiring and retaining a diverse workforce. We are proud to be an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer.