Sr Staff AI Engineer Software

About the position

At Northrop Grumman, our employees have incredible opportunities to work on revolutionary systems that impact people's lives around the world today, and for generations to come. Our pioneering and inventive spirit has enabled us to be at the forefront of many technological advancements in our nation's history - from the first flight across the Atlantic Ocean, to stealth bombers, to landing on the moon. We look for people who have bold new ideas, courage and a pioneering spirit to join forces to invent the future, and have fun along the way. Our culture thrives on intellectual curiosity, cognitive diversity and bringing your whole self to work — and we have an insatiable drive to do what others think is impossible. Our employees are not only part of history, they're making history. The Payload and Ground Systems organization within the Northrop Grumman Space Systems pushes the boundaries of innovation, redefines engineering capabilities, and drives advances in various sciences. Our team is chartered with providing the skills, innovative technologies to develop, design, produce and sustain optimized product lines across the sector while providing a decisive advantage to the warfighter. Come be a part of our mission. You'll be joining our Aurora Software and Controls Department which has 200+ Software Engineers, DevOps Engineers, Systems Administrators, Database Administrators, and Network Engineers from entry-level to the most senior chief engineers and architects. This engineering organization supports numerous programs within the Payload and Ground Systems organization. We have plenty of opportunity for career advancement into higher level technical roles or leadership positions. We are part of a larger local engineering organization that includes Systems Engineering and Hardware Engineering staff. This overall local engineering organization influences cross-program collaboration, professional development and training, as well as engagement and inclusion activities such as lunch-n-learns, campus events, and leadership mixers.

Responsibilities

• Lead the establishment of a Center of Excellence focused on AI/ML, defining its vision, mission, and strategic goals.
• Oversee AI/ML research initiatives, staying abreast of the latest advancements and integrating emerging technologies into actionable strategies.
• Develop and implement a roadmap for capability development that includes tools, frameworks, and best practices.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to identify and prioritize AI/ML opportunities and solutions aligned with customer needs.
• Provide technical leadership and mentorship to a team of data scientists, machine learning engineers, and other relevant professionals.
• Design and deploy scalable AI/ML models and solutions, ensuring they are robust, reliable, and maintainable.
• Drive the adoption of AI/ML best practices and help cultivate a culture of innovation and continuous improvement within the organization.
• Communicate complex technical concepts and solutions effectively to both technical and non-technical stakeholders.

Requirements

• Master’s or PhD in Computer Science, Mathematics, Machine Learning, Artificial Intelligence, or a related field: Master's with 12+ years of relative experience; PhD + 10 years of relative experience.
• Proven experience (7+ years) in a leadership role within AI/ML research and development.
• Strong background in machine learning algorithms, deep learning, natural language processing, computer vision, and related technologies.
• Hands-on experience with ML frameworks and libraries.
• Proficiency in programming languages such as Python, R, MATLAB, or Java.
• Demonstrated ability to lead cross-functional teams and manage complex projects from inception to delivery.
• Strong communication skills with the ability to articulate technical concepts to diverse audiences.
• Experience with proposal management and reviews.
• Experience presenting complex topics to executives and senior leaders.
• Willingness to be submitted for and obtain/maintain Top Secret/SCI security clearance.

Nice-to-haves

• Demonstrated ability to develop and maintain a strategic product roadmap, aligning AI goals with business objectives.
• Experience in both Engineering and Project Management, or IPT roles.
• Ability to define technical strategy to promote capturing business in new areas.
• Experience with mission systems including RF and SIGINT domains.
• Current Top Secret/SCI security clearance.

Benefits

• Health insurance coverage
• Life and disability insurance
• Savings plan
• Company paid holidays
• Paid time off (PTO) for vacation and/or personal business