Principal / Sr. Principal Infrared (IR) Survivability Engineer (Level 3 or 4)
Company: Northrop Grumman
Location: Redondo Beach
Posted on: October 8, 2024
Job Description:
Requisition ID: R10134044
- Category: Engineering
- Location: Redondo Beach, California, United States of
America
- Clearance Type: SAP
- Telecommute: No- Teleworking not available for this
position
- Shift: 1st Shift (United States of America)
- Travel Required: Yes, 10% of the Time
- Relocation Assistance: Relocation assistance may be available
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. At
Northrop Grumman, we Define Possible. We 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 future. And in Survivability, that future is bright---
Or, from the enemy's perspective, it is as dark as the cover of a
moonless night. Now, 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 crowd. Imagine
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 Possible. We 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 impunity. We work hand in hand with a broad
swath of other engineering disciplines to design, develop,
manufacture, and sustain these systems. Our 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 more. We work across multiple
spectrums-from RF (Radio Frequency), to IR (Infrared) and Visual,
to Acoustic. Our 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 locations. Our 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 organization. Without Survivability
Engineers, there is no Low in Low Observable. Without us, there is
no Stealth in Stealth Bomber. Join us, and let's Define Survivable
together! Northrop Grumman is an industry leader in Stealth
Technology . We are involved in all phases of development,
production, and maintenance of Low Observable (LO) platforms. We
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 team. Core 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 collaboration.
Basic 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.S. Government 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.D. AND 4
years of related professional/military engineering experience.--
Preferred 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.S. Government 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--pay. Annual bonuses are
designed to reward individual contributions as well as allow
employees to share in company results.--Employees in Vice President
or Director positions may be eligible for Long Term Incentives.--In
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 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 vaccinations. U.S.
Northrop 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 . Northrop Grumman is committed to
hiring and retaining a diverse workforce. We 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 class. For our
complete EEO/AA and Pay Transparency statement, please visit. U.S.
Citizenship is required for most positions.-- Salary 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 conditions.
Employees may be eligible for a discretionary bonus in addition to
base pay. Annual bonuses are designed to reward individual
contributions as well as allow employees to share in company
results. Employees in Vice President or Director positions may be
eligible for Long Term Incentives. In 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 date. However, this timeline may be shortened or
extended depending on business needs and the availability of
qualified candidates. Northrop Grumman is committed to hiring and
retaining a diverse workforce. We 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 class. For our complete
EEO/AA and Pay Transparency statement, please visit. U.S.
Citizenship is required for all positions with a government
clearance and certain other restricted positions.
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