Northrop Grumman · 19 hours ago
Staff AI Software Engineer - R10211857
Northrop Grumman is a leading company in technological advancements, seeking a highly motivated Staff AI Software Engineer to join their C2 and Weapons Integration Artificial Intelligence Center of Excellence in Beavercreek, Ohio. The role involves developing AI solutions, collaborating with cross-functional teams, and applying machine learning algorithms to tackle complex challenges in AI and machine learning.
AerospaceData IntegrationManufacturingRemote SensingSecurity
Responsibilities
Work with customers to define, develop, and deliver AI solutions to meet mission needs
Support novel mathematical and statistical modeling and algorithm development to tackle the challenges of prediction, optimization, and classification
Apply 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, decision support systems, and robotic systems
Prototype advanced artificial intelligence techniques to stretch the capability of autonomous systems research and development programs
Design, develop, document, test and debug applications software and systems that contain logical and mathematical solutions
Collaborate with cross-functional teams to deploy machine learning algorithms for testing and is in production systems
Maintain understanding of the cutting-edge technologies in AIML
Regularly demonstrate progress to customers
Qualification
Required
Experience developing AI solutions using LLMs, Agentic AI, CNNs, LSTMs, unsupervised learning, reinforcement learning, statistical modeling, AIML frameworks (PyTorch, Keras, Scikit-learn, etc), MLOps pipelines, Cloud services, ETL, training, fine-tuning, evaluation of AI solution, services, containers and container orchestration
12+ years with Bachelor's degree in Computer Science or related STEM degree from an accredited institution; 10 years with Master's degree; 8 Years with PhD
10+ years of experience working with DoD customers
Demonstrated ability to carry out rapid prototyping and proof-of-concept demonstrations using novel AI methods to solve real-world challenges
Demonstrated ability to lead and mentor multiple teams of junior engineers to build AI/ML solutions to meet specs
Ability to effectively communicate system properties and results to technical staff as well as non-technical management and leadership stakeholders
Active DoD Secret Clearance
Ability to obtain and maintain a U.S. Government Top Secret security clearance (U.S. citizenship is a pre-requisite)
Preferred
Active Top Secret Clearance
5+ years of experience working the DoD S&T community
Experience working in Agile software development environment
Experience with leading teams and actively participating in the development of winning white papers and proposals for DoD customers
Familiarity with explainable AI, adversarial AI, responsible AI (NIST AI Risk Framework)
Familiarity with signal processing, information theory, topological data analysis, and/or genetic algorithms
Benefits
Health insurance coverage
Life and disability insurance
Savings plan
Company paid holidays
Paid time off (PTO) for vacation and/or personal business
Company
Northrop Grumman
Northrop Grumman is an aerospace, defense and security company that provides training and satellite ground network communications software.
Funding
Current Stage
Public CompanyTotal Funding
$3.7BKey Investors
U.S. Department of DefenseNASA
2025-05-27Post Ipo Debt· $1B
2024-01-29Post Ipo Debt· $2.5B
2023-12-20Grant· $72M
Leadership Team
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