Principal AI Engineer Software/Sr Principal AI Engineer Software

Company: Northrop Grumman
Location: Colorado Springs
Posted on: August 4, 2022

Job 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.Embark on a career putting innovative, reliable, and agile products and ideas into orbit, and beyond. Northrop Grumman has opportunities waiting for you that play a vital role in human space exploration, national defense, and scientific discovery, supporting multiple programs across the universe. With us, you'll discover a culture of curiosity and collaboration that will have you Defining Possible from the day you start. Our space systems connect and protect millions of people on earth every day, now and for the future. Explore your future and launch your career today.The Missile Defense Solutions (MDS) Business Unit (BU) is looking for a AI/ML Engineer to support IRADs in the Colorado Springs location to develop Models, Simulations, and Analysis of existing and new military systems.Defines, develops, and delivers novel mathematical and statistical modeling and algorithm development to tackle the challenges of prediction, optimization, and classification. Applies machine learning algorithms to large sets of structured and unstructured data to solve a broad range of problems that include applications in pattern recognition, target detection and tracking, machine learning and decision systems, and robotic systems. Prototypes advanced artificial intelligence techniques to stretch the capability of autonomous systems research and development programs. Designs, develops, documents, tests and debugs applications software and systems that contain logical and mathematical solutions. Collaborates with cross-functional team to deploy machine learning algorithms to prototype testing and production. Ensures software standards are met. May use system-of-systems and multi-agent approaches to architect and design AI software systems. Works closely with AI Systems Engineers to understand program intent, system capabilities, and output requirements. May design software-systems, applications, and data architectures that directly implement AI techniques to support achieving better reliability, precision, accuracy, and speed to meet performance requirements.This requisition may be filled at a higher grade based on qualifications listed below.Basic QualificationsThis requisition may be filled at either a Principal AI Engineer or a Sr Principal AI Engineer level.

• Principal AI Engineer: Bachelor's Degree in a STEM or related field preferred from an accredited university with 5+ years of relevant work experience, or Master's with 3 years of experience, or 0 Years with PhD.
• Sr. Principal AI Engineer: Bachelor's Degree in a STEM or related field preferred from an accredited university with 9+ years of relevant work experience, or Master's with 7 years of experience, or 4 Years with PhD.
• Experience with PyTorch, or another major deep learning framework such as TensorFlow
• Strong experience with Python and software engineering best practices
• Experience with data manipulation tools including jupyter notebooks, numpy, scipy, matplotlib, scikit-learn, Python and Bash scripting
• Strong troubleshooting, debugging, and problem-solving skills
• Exceptionally strong communication skills, verbal and written
• Ability to quickly explore, evaluate and learn new technologies
• Demonstrated use of statistics, machine and deep learning concepts, approaches, and key algorithms
• Proven ability to work both in a team setting and independently to meet technical requirements and aggressive schedules
• Ability to obtain a secret clearance Preferred qualifications
  • Active Secret clearance with the ability to obtain a Top Secret clearance
  • Experience with Linux environment
  • Domain knowledge and experience in Missile Defense Salary Range: $111,600 USD - $167,400 USD Salary Range 2: $138,300 USD - $207,500 USD Employees may be eligible for a discretionary bonus in addition to base pay. Annual bonuses are designed to reward individual contributions as well as allow employees to share in company results. Employees in Vice President or Director positions may be eligible for Long Term Incentives. In addition, Northrop Grumman provides a variety of benefits including health insurance coverage, life and disability insurance, savings plan, Company paid holidays and paid time off (PTO) for vacation and/or personal business. The health and safety of our employees and their families is a top priority. The company encourages employees to remain up-to-date on their COVID-19 vaccinations. U.S. Northrop Grumman employees may be required, in the future, to be vaccinated or have an approved disability/medical or religious accommodation, pursuant to future court decisions and/or government action on the currently stayed federal contractor vaccine mandate under Executive Order 14042 https://www.saferfederalworkforce.gov/contractors/ .Northrop Grumman is committed to hiring and retaining a diverse workforce. We are proud to be an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer, making decisions without regard to race, color, religion, creed, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, national origin, age, veteran status, disability, or any other protected class. For our complete EEO/AA and Pay Transparency statement, please visit http://www.northropgrumman.com/EEO . U.S. Citizenship is required for most positions.

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