Principal / Sr. Principal Signal / Image Processing Engineer

Northrop Grumman Mission Systems in Woodland Hills, CA is currently seeking a Principal or Senior Principal Signal/Image Processing Engineer with a current/active Top Secret clearance to support sensor exploitation activities in the Artificial Intelligence and Analytics department.
In this role, the selected candidate will join a staff of signal/image processing engineers, systems engineers, and software engineers that supports the development of signal and image processing algorithms and software. In this position you will develop and prototype new algorithms or enhancements to existing algorithms, refine the algorithms on the program database, and work in close collaboration with software engineers who implement the algorithms in configured software products. The position requires knowledge of classical signal processing techniques; the supported programs also increasingly value and use AI/ML-based algorithms.
Specific responsibilities include:

Introducing and developing new algorithm components for the exploitation of signal and image data
* Applying classical signal/image processing algorithms and/or 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, and false alarm mitigation
* Interfacing with software engineers to ensure implemented algorithms are correct, robust, and maintainable
* Designing a robust test suite
* Creating presentation material to explain and document work, and presenting to internal and external stakeholders
Basic Qualifications for a Principal Signal/Image Processing Engineer:

5 years of Engineering experience with a Bachelors of Science in a STEM discipline; 3 years of Engineering experience with Masters; 1 Year with a PhD
* Current active Top Secret clearance, with periodic reinvestigation within the last 4 years, or enrolled in continuous evaluation
* Ability to meet customer-specific security screening requirements within a timeframe set forth by management
* Willingness and ability to work onsite full-time in Woodland Hills, CA
* Background in signal/image processing
* Experience working in Matlab and/or Python
* Demonstrated presentation skill
* Effective communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to collaborate effectively with diverse stakeholders

Basic Qualifications for a Senior Principal Signal/Image Processing Engineer:

8 years of Engineering experience with a Bachelors of Science in a STEM discipline; 6 years of Engineering experience with Masters; 4 Years with a PhD

Current active Top Secret clearance, with periodic reinvestigation within the last 4 years, or enrolled in continuous evaluation
* Ability to meet customer-specific security screening requirements within a timeframe set forth by management
* Willingness and ability to work onsite full-time in Woodland Hills, CA
* Background in signal/image processing
* Experience working in Matlab and/or Python
* Demonstrated presentation skill
* Effective communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to collaborate effectively with diverse stakeholders
Preferred Qualifications:

Experience designing novel mathematical and statistical modeling and algorithm products to tackle the challenges of prediction, optimization, and classification
* Experience designing signal processing algorithms for advance computer architectures
* Familiarity with C / C++
* Familiarity with current AI/ML techniques

This position is contingent upon the successful transfer of an active DoD Top Secret Clearance and the ability to meet customer-specific security screening requirements within a timeframe set forth by management.
Salary Range: $121,400 - $182,000
Salary Range 2: $151,000 - $226,700
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 on the position, employees may be eligible for overtime, shift differential, and 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. U.S. Citizenship is required for all positions with a government clearance and certain other restricted positions.