Northrop Grumman · 1 day ago
Principal AI Software Engineer - R10219371
Northrop Grumman is a leading technology company that focuses on revolutionary systems impacting lives globally. They are seeking a Principal AI Software Engineer to lead the implementation of AI initiatives, developing data engineering and data science projects to enhance manufacturing operations and program management. The role involves collaborating with teams to extract insights from data and mentoring other engineers and scientists.
AerospaceData IntegrationManufacturingRemote SensingSecurity
Responsibilities
Participate in the planning, design, development and implementation of ML/AI solutions to address ongoing business performance opportunities and performance improvement
Apply ML algorithms to large sets of structured data to solve broad range of operations, engineering, and program management challenges that include application in pattern recognition, machine learning decision systems and process robotic automation
Develop and support data architecture(s), data pipelines and data management solutions
Perform all aspects of data engineering from initial data management plan and ICD development through test, implementation, and maintenance
Optimize data collection and dissemination to existing software tools and data reduction suites
Troubleshoot bus data collection systems and system issues
Work in a fast-paced, Agile/Scrum based environment
Implement process changes to improve business outcomes
Support cross-team development efforts for multiple projects, including data cleanup, ingestion, and linkage with other data sets
Document design, deployment and operating procedures for each work product
Present data in a meaningful way (insights, visualizations) to executive management
Other duties as assigned
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's degree in engineering, data engineering, data analytics, business analytics, or related field and 5 or more years of experience; OR a master's degree and 3 or more years of related experience
Experience communicating effectively to all levels of an organization with the ability to translate concepts into practical applications
Demonstrated experience using SQL programming and database management skills to architect, optimize and maintain SQL code for databases, tables, views, stored procedures and functions in MS SQL Server
Experience with one or more of these database systems: Oracle, MySQL, PostgreSQL, SQLite
Demonstrated experience developing ETL and ETL workflows using a variety of older and newer ETL tools for moving data among networks, such as: Microsoft Access, SSIS, Windows Task Scheduler, batch scripts, Windows PowerShell, Python scripting, Scala, Spark, Alteryx
Ability to obtain and maintain Active Secret clearance
Preferred
Master's degree in information technology, data science, industrial engineering, or related field
Demonstrated proficiency with Python or R
Demonstrated knowledge and application of: Lean, Six Sigma, ToC, and Scaled Agile
Understanding of advanced descriptive, diagnostic, predictive, and prescriptive analysis techniques and methodology
Demonstrated working knowledge and familiarity with SAP
Experience and/or training with cloud database tools, especially those in AWS and Azure
Familiarity with an Oracle based data warehouse
Demonstrated experience with analysis and visualization of data: Tableau, Power BI
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
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