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EO Signal Image Processing Engineer - 2
Northrop Grumman Systems Corporation · 🇺🇸 United States-Arizona-Chandler
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About the role
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 is looking for an EO Signal Image Processing Engineer to support the Launch Vehicles business unit in Chandler, Arizona. You will contribute as a team member within the electro-optical infrared (EO/IR) modeling, algorithm, and simulation (MAS) group supporting the Seeker Integrated Product Team (IPT). Under guidance, from senior team members, you will assist in the development and validation of models, image processing algorithms, and simulation tools. Responsibilities • Support the development and application of physics-based models of EO/IR seeker hardware for simulations used in performance analysis and test support. • Assist in implementing and testing image/signal processing algorithms within simulation frameworks. • Participate in modeling and algorithm projects to meet program schedules. • Maintain and modify modeling and analysis tools in C/C++, Python, and MATLAB, in both HPC and lab settings. • Collaborate with systems, software, firmware, and hardware team members to carry out M&S tasks and support requirements and verification activities. • Support lab and test activities, assist in comparing model predictions with test data, and help update models as needed. • Prepare and present technical findings to internal teams, including supporting design and readiness reviews. • Follow standards and best practices for coding, documentation, and configuration management, contributing to continuous improvement. Basic Qualifications • Bachelor’s degree in Optical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Physics, Math, or related discipline from an accredited university and 2 years of related experience; or Master’s degree. • Active U.S. Government DoD Secret security clearance at time of application, current and within scope. • Experience (could be from internships or coursework) with image or signal processing, and implementing algorithms in C, C++, MATLAB, or Python. • Understanding basic EO/IR modeling concepts and exposure to hardware-based model validation. • Knowledge of optical systems and EO/IR imaging fundamentals. • Familiarity with running simulations in high-performance computing (HPC) environments. • Ability to work independently on assigned tasks and communicate technical results to team members. Preferred Qualifications • MS in Optical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Physics, Math, or related discipline. • Active U.S. Government DoD Top Secret security clearance at time of application, current and within scope. • Experience working in a team supporting missile, hypersonic, or other high-reliability systems. • Exposure to defense or aerospace development standards or programs. • Familiarity with hardware/software integration and real-time or physics-based systems modeling. • Coursework or projects using C/C++, MATLAB, Py