Algorithm Software Engineer - Level 3 or 4 (AHT)

RELOCATION ASSISTANCE: Relocation assistance may be available CLEARANCE REQUIRED FOR START: Yes CLEARANCE TYPE: 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, Multi-Domain Operations, and Missile Defense Integration Business Unit (BU) has an exciting career opportunity for a Algorithms Software Engineer – Level 3 or 4 supporting Internal Research and Development (IRAD) to join our team of qualified, diverse, and innovative individuals located in Boulder, CO. This IRAD effort has over 100 engineers and will be leveraging new and existing technologies to build fire control systems from the ground up.   Position Overview:   As an Algorithms Software Engineer – Level 3 or 4 on the Boost Phase Prediction team, you will be responsible for designing, developing, testing, documenting, and debugging software and complex mathematical algorithms. This fast-paced and cutting-edge research and development environment will rely on your familiarity with modern software practices. You are expected to communicate technical information effectively and clearly, and present technical approaches and findings. Our team of motivated technical talent works closely with the end user (and each other) to ensure the direct mission applicability of developed products.   Essential Functions:   • Breadth and depth in the application of mathematics to perform data analysis and algorithm development for missile tracking applications. • Development and performance analysis of tracking and state estimation algorithms. • Tool and prototype development using Modern C++ and/or Python. • Algorithm defect tracking and resolution. • Technical Documentation as required. • Work in cross-discipline teams and communicate clearly across various levels of engineers.   Seeking candidates who find satisfaction in working on challenging and diverse assignments in collaborative settings across all levels. This requisition may be filled at a higher level based on the qualifications listed below.   This requisition may be filled at either a Principal Algorithm Software Engineer (T03) or a Sr. Principal Algorithm Software Engineer (T04) level.     Basic Qualifications:   • Principal Algorithm Software Engineer (Level 3): Bachelor’s Degree in a STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering or Mathematics) discipline preferred from an accredited university and 5 years of related experience, or a Master’s degree in a STEM discipline and 3 years experience, or a PhD and 1 year of experience. • Sr. Principal Algorithm Software Engineer (Level 4): Bachelor’s Degree in a STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering or Mathematics) discipline preferred from an accredited university and 8 years of related experience, or a Master’s degree in a STEM discipline and 6 years experience, or a PhD and 4 year of experience. • Applicants must have a minimum of 1 year of software development experience with Python and/or C++. • Applicants must have Linux experience and working knowledge