Sr. Principal Survivability Engineer (Level 4)

Requisition ID: R10160069

• Category: Engineering

• Location: Redondo Beach, California, United States of America | El Segundo, California, United States of America

• Clearance Type: Secret

• 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. We look for people who have bold new ideas, courage and a pioneering spirit to join forces to invent the future. Our culture thrives on intellectual curiosity, cognitive diversity and bringing your whole self to work.

Job Description

This position is currently contingent on program award and associated program award funding. Start dates are determined after funding confirmation.

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. 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. Our team is critical to the cradle-to-grave success of our cornerstone programs and the programs of the future.

Northrop Grumman is an industry leader in Stealth Technology . We are currently looking for Stealth / Low Observable / Radar Cross Section (RCS) / Signature / Survivability Engineers to work on exciting and challenging projects.

This position can be filled at a Principal Survivability Engineer (Level 3) or Senior Principal Survivability Engineer (Level 4) based on qualifications listed below.

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.
• Verify your prediction and the design by building and testing physical models.
• Optimize the design for Stealth while meeting the requirements of all other engineering disciplines.
• Take Responsibility for achieving customer goals and balancing the design in an Integrated Product Team (IPT) environment.
• Thrive in a fast-paced work environment with high expectations, diverse assignments, and extensive collaboration.

Basic Qualifications:

• Demonstrated skills and knowledge in Stealth (design integration, product support or antenna integration).
• Must have an active DoD Secret (or higher) clearance.
• A Special Access Program (SAP)/Program Access Request (PAR) will be initiated on the selected candidate and must be active before a start date can be established.
• Educational/ Experience Requirements:
• Senior Principal Survivability Engineer: Bachelor’s degree in a STEM discipline AND 8 years of related professional/military engineering experience, OR a Master’s degree AND 6 years of related professional/military engineering experience, OR a Ph.D. AND 0 years of related professional/military engineering experience.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Demonstrated Knowledge and Experience using the latest classified cutting-edge technology to reduce the detectability of aircraft in the electromagnetic, infrared, visual and acoustic spectrums.
• Experience with Northrop Grumman proprietary computational electromagnetic analysis codes or similar codes used by our competitors or customers.
• Complete understanding and capability to plan and implement Radio Frequency (RF) modeling and testing of complex classified targets.
• Strong interpersonal communication and technical writing skills.
• Knowledge of Applied Electromagnetics / Aircraft Survivability.
• Master’s degree in physics, Electrical Engineering, or a related technical field.
• A current active U.S. Government in-scope DoD Top Secret security clearance with the ability to obtain and maintain Special Program Access (PAR/SAP).

Salary Range: $133,000 - $199,600

Northrop Grumman is committed to hiring and retaining a diverse workforce. We are proud to be an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. U.S. Citizenship is required for all positions with a government clearance.