Principal / Sr. Principal Infrared (IR) Survivability Engineer ( with Security Clearance
Company: Northrop Grumman
Location: Redondo Beach
Posted on: April 28, 2024
|
|
Job Description:
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 comeOur 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 moonWe 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 wayOur 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 impossibleOur
employees are not only part of history, they're making history.
At Northrop Grumman, we Define PossibleWe are a passionate
community of engineers and leaders, a creative community of
scientists and researchers, a diverse community of human beings,
all driven to pioneer the futureAnd in Survivability, that future
is bright..Or, from the enemy's perspective, it is as dark as the
cover of a moonless nightNow, imagine sitting in a stadium, or
outside at a parade, and the next generation of Stealth Technology
flies overhead, drawing a roar of admiration from the crowdImagine
being able to turn to the person next to you and saying "I had a
hand in that." At Northrop Grumman Aeronautics Systems and in
Survivability Engineering, that could be Your PossibleWe are tasked
with developing, testing, and implementing new materials,
technologies, and concepts, that enable the most lethal,
intelligent, and collaborative systems to penetrate and operate in
enemy airspace with impunityWe work hand in hand with a broad swath
of other engineering disciplines to design, develop, manufacture,
and sustain these systemsOur responsibilities span the full Systems
Engineering lifecycle-from research and development to modeling and
analysis, from static / component test to dynamic flight test, from
manufacturing floor support to field repairs and maintenance, and
moreWe work across multiple spectrums-from RF (Radio Frequency), to
IR (Infrared) and Visual, to AcousticOur engineers have the
opportunity to work in various environments-behind desks, in highly
specialized labs, at indoor and outdoor test and measurement
ranges, and at overseas operational locationsOur team is absolutely
critical to the cradle-to-grave success of our cornerstone programs
and the programs of the future, and your role on our team would be
equally critical to our success as an organizationWithout
Survivability Engineers, there is no Low in Low ObservableWithout
us, there is no Stealth in Stealth BomberJoin us, and let's Define
Survivable together! Northrop Grumman is an industry leader in
Stealth TechnologyWe are involved in all phases of development,
production, and maintenance of Low Observable (LO) platformsWe are
currently looking for Stealth / Low Observable /Infrared (IR) /
Survivability Engineers to work on exciting and challenging
projects.
We need your help to engineer at the edge of the impossible! We
would like you to bring your experience in design integration,
product support or antenna integration to assist our highly skilled
an innovative teamCore competencies:
* Use the latest classified cutting-edge technology to reduce the
detectability of aircraft in the electromagnetic, infrared, visual
and acoustic spectrums.
* Predict the performance of your design using proprietary analysis
codes.
* Get your hands dirty and verify your prediction and the design by
building and testing physical models.
* Optimize the design for Stealth while meeting the requirement of
all other engineering disciplines.
* Take Responsibility for achieving customer goal and balancing the
design in an Integrated Product Team (IPT) environment.
* Thrive in a fast-paced work environment with high expectations,
significantly diverse assignments, and extensive collaborationBasic
Qualifications:--- Strong understanding of infrared radiation
physics as it relates to aircraft survivability.--- Experience in
infrared signature analysis using test data and/or infrared
simulation tools.--- Experience in laboratory and/or in-flight
testing of infrared technologies and materials.--- Familiarity with
Python, C++, and/or other programming languages.--- Familiarity
with NX and/or other computer aided design (CAD) software.---
Strong interpersonal communication and technical writing skills for
the purposes of effective collaboration with other teams and
customers.
* A current active U.SGovernment in-scope DoD Secret security
clearance is required to start,, and an active Special Access
Programs (SAPs).
* Educational/ Experience Requirements:--- Principal Infrared
Survivability Engineer : Bachelors/ degree in a STEM discipline AND
5 years of related professional/military engineering experience, OR
a Masters' degree AND 3 years of related professional/military
engineering experience.--- Sr Principal Infrared Survivability
Engineer: Bachelors' degree in a STEM discipline AND 9 years of
related professional/military engineering experience, OR a Masters'
degree AND 7 years of related professional/military engineering
experience, OR a Ph.DAND 4 years of related professional/military
engineering experiencePreferred Qualifications:--- Advanced
understanding of infrared radiation physics as it relates to
aircraft survivability as well as the relevant technologies and
materials.
* Extensive knowledge of thin film material design, fabrication,
and qualifications processes.
* Expertise in the design, planning, and execution of both
laboratory and in-flight testing of infrared technologies and
materials.
* General understanding of aircraft radar signatures and radar
cross section reduction techniques.
* Experience with proposal writing and project cost estimation.
* Experience in project and/or supply-chain management.
* A current active U.SGovernment in-scope DoD Top Secret security
clearance, with the ability to obtain and maintain access to
Special Access Programs (SAPs)Employees may be eligible for a
discretionary bonus in addition to base payAnnual bonuses are
designed to reward individual contributions as well as allow
employees to share in company resultsEmployees in Vice President or
Director positions may be eligible for Long Term IncentivesIn
addition, Northrop Grumman provides a variety of benefits including
health insurance coverage, life and disability insurance, savings
plan, Company paid holidays and paid time off (PTO) for vacation
and/or personal businessThe health and safety of our employees and
their families is a top priority The company encourages employees
to remain up to date on their COVID-19 vaccinationsU.SNorthrop
Grumman employees may be required, in the future, to be vaccinated
or have an approved disability/medical or religious accommodation,
pursuant to future court decisions and/or government action on the
currently stayed federal contractor vaccine mandate under Executive
Order 14042 https://www.saferfederalworkforce.gov/contractors/
Northrop Grumman is committed to hiring and retaining a diverse
workforceWe are proud to be an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action
Employer, making decisions without regard to race, color, religion,
creed, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status,
national origin, age, veteran status, disability, or any other
protected classFor our complete EEO/AA and Pay Transparency
statement, please visit http://www.northropgrumman.com/EEO
U.SCitizenship is required for most positionsSalary Range: $104,600
- $157,000
Salary Range 2: $129,700 - $194,500 The above salary range
represents a general guideline; however, Northrop Grumman considers
a number of factors when determining base salary offers such as the
scope and responsibilities of the position and the candidate's
experience, education, skills and current market
conditionsEmployees may be eligible for a discretionary bonus in
addition to base payAnnual bonuses are designed to reward
individual contributions as well as allow employees to share in
company resultsEmployees in Vice President or Director positions
may be eligible for Long Term IncentivesIn addition, Northrop
Grumman provides a variety of benefits including health insurance
coverage, life and disability insurance, savings plan, Company paid
holidays and paid time off (PTO) for vacation and/or personal
business.
The application period for the job is estimated to be 20 days from
the job posting dateHowever, this timeline may be shortened or
extended depending on business needs and the availability of
qualified candidatesNorthrop Grumman is committed to hiring and
retaining a diverse workforceWe are proud to be an Equal
Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer, making decisions without
regard to race, color, religion, creed, sex, sexual orientation,
gender identity, marital status, national origin, age, veteran
status, disability, or any other protected classFor our complete
EEO/AA and Pay Transparency statement, please visit
http://www.northropgrumman.com/EEO U.SCitizenship is required for
all positions with a government clearance and certain other
restricted positions.
Keywords: Northrop Grumman, Carson , Principal / Sr. Principal Infrared (IR) Survivability Engineer ( with Security Clearance, Engineering , Redondo Beach, California
Click
here to apply!
|