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Northrop GrummanPosted 3 weeks ago

EO Signal Image Processing Engineer - 2

$82,700–$130,800 year

On-siteChandler, Arizona, United States

Full TimeMasters DegreeEnterprise

Job Summary

Support the development and application of physics-based models of EO/IR seeker hardware for simulations used in performance analysis and test support. Implement and test image/signal processing algorithms within simulation frameworks while maintaining and modifying modeling and analysis tools in C/C++, Python, and MATLAB. Collaborate with systems, software, firmware, and hardware team members to carry out M&S tasks, prepare technical findings for design and readiness reviews, and compare model predictions with test data. Requires a Bachelor's or Master's degree in Optical, Electrical, Physics, or Math with 2+ years of experience; active U.S. Government DoD Secret security clearance at time of application. Full-time role in Chandler, Arizona with 10% travel.

Required Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree in Optical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Physics, Math, or related discipline from an accredited university
  • 2 years of related experience
  • Master's degree
  • Active U.S. Government DoD Secret security clearance at time of application, current and within scope
  • Experience (could be from internships or coursework) with image or signal processing
  • Experience implementing algorithms in C, C++, MATLAB, or Python
  • Understanding basic EO/IR modeling concepts
  • Exposure to hardware-based model validation
  • Knowledge of optical systems and EO/IR imaging fundamentals
  • Familiarity with running simulations in high-performance computing (HPC) environments
  • Ability to work independently on assigned tasks
  • Ability to communicate technical results to team members
  • U.S. Citizenship

Desired Qualifications

  • MS in Optical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Physics, Math, or related discipline
  • Active U.S. Government DoD Top Secret security clearance at time of application, current and within scope
  • Experience working in a team supporting missile, hypersonic, or other high-reliability systems
  • Exposure to defense or aerospace development standards or programs
  • Familiarity with hardware/software integration and real-time or physics-based systems modeling
  • Coursework or projects using C/C++, MATLAB, Python, and operating in Linux environments
  • Experience with configuration management tools and industry-standard coding practices

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