Discrimination Algorithm Engineer (Level 3 or 4) Secret (Chandler)

Relocation Assistance Relocation assistance may be available. Security Clearance & Travel Clearance required for start: Yes. Clearance type: Secret. Travel: Yes, 10% of the time. Position Overview 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. Discrimination Algorithm Engineer – Level 3 or 4 Location: Chandler, AZ. The position is 100% onsite and cannot accommodate telecommute. Schedule: 9/80 schedule with every other Friday off. Responsibilities Design, develop, and implement software tool chains for 6‑DOF missile flight simulation. Verify and test simulation code to ensure functional and performance correctness. Create and maintain analysis and visualization tools in C++, MATLAB, and Python. Develop signal‑processing and discrimination algorithms for guided missiles/interceptors. Perform feature extraction and classification on large EO/IR data sets. Enhance real‑time algorithms to distinguish hypersonic weapons from decoys, thermal reflectors, and noise. Apply physics‑based modeling to analyze sensor data and predict hypersonic target trajectories. Conduct algorithm validation using synthetic and field‑collected sensor data. Collaborate with cross‑functional teams (GNC, hardware, AI/ML) to integrate software components. Document design decisions, test results, and performance metrics for stakeholder review. Support limited travel (≈10%) for customer briefings, site visits, and collaborative workshops. Other duties as assigned. Basic Qualifications – Level 3 Bachelor’s degree with 5 years of professional experience – OR – Master’s degree with 3 years of professional experience – OR – PhD with 1 year of professional experience. Additional 4+ years of experience can be considered in lieu of a degree. Active U.S. Government Secret security clearance at time of application, current and within scope. Experience with signal processing and discrimination algorithm development for guided missiles and/or interceptors. Experience with classifying large sets of data and performing feature extraction. Proficiency in creating and maintaining analysis tools in C++, MATLAB, and Python. Strong foundation in probability theory / statistics. Experience with electro‑optical imaging systems. Basic Qualifications – Level 4 Bachelor’s degree with 8 years of professional experience – OR – Master’s degree with 6 years of professional experience – OR – PhD with 4 years of professional experience. Additional 4+ years of experience can be considered in lieu of a degree. Active U.S. Government DoD Secret security clearance at time of application, current and within scope. Experience with signal processing and discrimination algorithm development for guided missiles and/or interceptors. Experience with classifying large sets of data and performing feature extraction. Proficiency in creating and maintaining analysis tools in C++, MATLAB, and Python. Strong foundation in probability theory / statistics. Experience with electro‑optical imaging systems. Preferred Qualifications Advanced degree in electrical engineering, aerospace engineering, physics, or applied math. Experience training AI/ML models. Experience with IR discrimination and tracking. Benefits & Compensation Primary level salary range: $98,400.00 – $147,600.00. Secondary level salary range: $122,800.00 – $184,200.00. Employees may be eligible for overtime, shift differential, and discretionary bonuses. Benefits include health insurance, life and disability insurance, savings plan, company‑paid holidays, and paid time off. Northrop Grumman Total Rewards site provides additional information. Application Period & EEO The application period for the job is estimated to be 20 days from the job posting date. U.S. Citizenship is required for all positions with a government clearance. Northrop Grumman is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate on the basis of 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 and pay transparency statement, please visit #J-18808-Ljbffr Northrop Grumman