RELOCATION ASSISTANCE: Relocation assistance may be available

CLEARANCE TYPE: Top 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.

At the heart of Defining Possible is our commitment to missions. In rapidly changing global security environments, Northrop Grumman brings informed insights and software-secure technology to enable strategic planning. We’re looking for innovators, who can help us keep building on our wide portfolio of secure, affordable, integrated, and multi-domain systems and technologies that fuel those missions. By joining in our shared mission, we will support yours of expanding your personal network and developing skills, whether you are new to the field or an industry thought-leader. At Northrop Grumman, you will have the resources, support, and team to do some of the best work of your career. 

We are seeking an experienced Cyber Software Engineer (Principal Cyber Software Engineer or Sr. Principal Cyber Software Engineer) to join our dynamic team of technical professionals. The qualified applicant will become part of Northrop Grumman’s Mission Systems support team in San Antonio, TX.

**Please be aware that this position will be contingent upon capturing program award, obtaining customer funding, and holding final clearances prior to start date.

This requisition may be filled as a Principal Cyber Software Engineer or Senior Principal Cyber Software Engineer

What you’ll get to do:

• Offer guidance and strategic perspectives on the AI/ML project.  

• Comprehend the intricacies of designing and building sophisticated AI/ML models and algorithms that address complex issues and generate business value.  

• Oversee the design, development, testing, and deployment of automation and AI/ML operations that support data products for use in advanced analytics, data science, and AI initiatives.

• Provide mentorship and offer guidance and technical support to junior team members to ensure professional development and growth.

• Stay updated on the latest advancements in AI/ML technologies and implement best practices within the team.  

• Design, develop, document, test and debug AI software systems that contain logical and mathematical solutions, meet software standards, and meet performance requirements.

Basic Qualifications for Principal Cyber Software Engineer

• Bachelor’s degree with 5 years of experience, Master’s degree with 3 years of experience or a PhD with 0 years of experience in Electrical Engineering, Systems Engineering, Software Engineering, Computer Engineering, Physics, Mathematics or related technical fields; an additional 4 years of experience may be considered in lieu of a degree.

• A current/active DoD Top Secret clearance.

• The ability to obtain and maintain a DoD Top Secret / SCI clearance is required.

• Strong knowledge of AI technologies, machine learning algorithms, statistical models, and data science tools.

• Proven experience in leading AI/ML teams and implementing successful AI/ML solutions.

• Experience with C/C++, Python, Java, or other programming language(s), with a focus on frontend and backend development

• Hands-on experience building large-scale AI/ML models and workflows.

• Demonstrated success leading teams and/or organizations to achieve a common goal.

• Strong communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to collaborate effectively with diverse stakeholders.

Basic Qualifications for Senior Principal Cyber Software Engineer

• Bachelor’s degree with 8 years of experience, Master’s degree with 6 years of experience or a PhD with 3 years of experience in Electrical Engineering, Systems Engineering, Software Engineering, Computer Engineering, Physics, Mathematics or related technical fields; an additional 4 years of experience may be considered in lieu of a degree.

• A current/active DoD Top Secret clearance.

• The ability to obtain and maintain a DoD Top Secret / SCI clearance is required.

• Strong knowledge of AI technologies, machine learning algorithms, statistical models, and data science tools.

• Proven experience in leading AI/ML teams and implementing successful AI/ML solutions.

• Experience with C/C++, Python, Java, or other programming language(s), with a focus on frontend and backend development

• Hands-on experience building large-scale AI/ML models and workflows.

• Demonstrated success leading teams and/or organizations to achieve a common goal.

• Strong communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to collaborate effectively with diverse stakeholders.

Preferred Qualifications

• One or more industry standard AI/ML certification(s) (e.g. CAIC, AiE, etc.)

• Familiarity with AI DevOps practices, including MLOps, and CI/CD pipelines for AI/ML.

• Experience with cloud services (e.g., AWS, Azure, Google Cloud) and their AI/ML offerings.

• Experience presenting complex topics to executives and senior leaders.

• Demonstrated ability to develop and maintain a strategic product roadmap, aligning AI goals with business objectives.

Salary Range: $107,300.00 - $160,900.00Salary Range 2: $133,000.00 - $199,600.00

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.

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 application period for the job is estimated to be 20 days from the job posting date. However, this timeline may be shortened or extended depending on business needs and the availability of qualified candidates.

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 all positions with a government clearance and certain other restricted positions.