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AI Software Engineer – Level 3 at Northrop Grumman - ApplyBlast

AI Software Engineer – Level 3

Northrop Grumman

3 months ago

2.9 on Glassdoor

Dulles, Virginia, United States

Onsite

Full Time

Senior

0 applicants

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About this role

As an AI Software Engineer at Northrop Grumman's Space Sector, you will design and implement intelligent autonomy algorithms for space and aerospace programs using reinforcement learning and supervised learning techniques. This role involves developing physics-based autonomy for mission planning, fusing learned policies with classical filters, and leading verification campaigns to ensure robust spacecraft operations. You will work on novel algorithm research and development, prototyping in Python and porting to embedded C++/CUDA for real-time constraint handling.

Responsibilities

Design and implement state-of-the-art reinforcement learning algorithms for space autonomy
Develop physics-based autonomy systems for mission planning and decision-making
Prototype models in Python and port to embedded C++/CUDA for real-time execution
Lead verification and flight readiness campaigns including hardware-in-the-loop testing
Apply AI/ML techniques to high-fidelity astrodynamics planning and controls problems

Skills

Qualifications

Bachelor's degree in Computer Science or related fieldMaster's degree in Computer Science or Reinforcement LearningPhD in Computer Science or Reinforcement LearningU.S. Government DoD Top-Secret security clearanceSensitive Compartmented Information (SCI) approval

About Northrop Grumman

northropgrumman.com

Headquarters

Falls Church, Virginia, United States

Company Size

10001+ employees

Founded

1939

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Northrop Grumman is a global aerospace and defense company that designs, builds, and integrates advanced systems, products, and services for national security, civil space, and commercial customers. With roughly 95,000 employees, it focuses on space systems and satellites, military and unmanned aircraft, advanced electronics, hypersonics, advanced manufacturing, and cyber and digital transformation. The company partners with government agencies — including NASA and the U.S. Department of Defense — to solve complex engineering challenges and deliver end-to-end solutions. Northrop Grumman is known for large-scale systems engineering, technology innovation, and program execution.