Sr Principal Engineer Software

RELOCATION ASSISTANCE: No relocation assistance available CLEARANCE REQUIRED FOR START: No 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 Aeronautics Systems has an opening for a Sr Principal Software Engineer position to join our team of qualified, diverse individuals for a hybrid position in Melbourne, Florida, Rancho Bernardo, CA or El Segundo, CA. This position will be a key member of the R&AD Engineering team. Accomplish This individual will be responsible but not limited to: • Work with an algorithm architect to translate MATLAB LiDAR algorithms into high-performance GPU implementations using C++ and CUDA • Create LiDAR software model and test datasets for software-in-the-loop (SIL) testing • Create software documentation using UML • Work with LiDAR and related hardware in a laboratory environment • Communicate progress and results to a multidisciplinary team Succeed The individual we seek will be self-motivated, proactive, goal-oriented to help us grow our services, become even better at what we do and will possess the following qualifications. Basic Qualifications: • Bachelor's degree in a STEM discipline (Science, Technology, Engineering or Math) with 8 years of related experience; OR a Master’s degree in STEM with 6 years of related experience, or a PhD in STEM with 4 years of related experience • Strong programming skills in C++ • Experience with Core VMS or VxWorks • Must have the ability to obtain and maintain a US Government clearance and Special Access Program (SAP) within a reasonable amount of time as determined by business needs Preferred Qualifications: • MS or PhD in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, or Computer Science • Experience with GPGPU frameworks like CUDA or OpenCL • Experience with Hardware Interfacing via Ethernet • Experience with LiDAR and point cloud data processing • Experience with centroid and pose estimation • Experience with sensor fusion for object identification and tracking • Experience with light field cameras • Experience with stereoscopic cameras Thrive with Us At Northrop Grumman we are invested in the growth and well-being off all our employees. We offer flexible work arrangements, phenomenal learning opportunities, exposure to a wide variety of projects and customers, and a very friendly team environment. Our Total Rewards Program offers a comprehensive employee benefits package, including a Retirement and Savings Plan, group medical, dental and vision coverage, life and disability insurance, and flexible spending accounts.     If you are ready to join us in defining possible, apply now.  Primary Level Salary Range: $122,800.00 - $213,400.00 The above salary 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