Principal/Senior Principal Engineer Survivability - Surface Details (CA or FL)

RELOCATION ASSISTANCE: Relocation assistance may be available

CLEARANCE REQUIRED FOR START: Yes

CLEARANCE TYPE: Secret

TRAVEL: Yes, 10% of the Time

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 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.

Northrop Grumman Aeronautics Systems is looking to add a Principal/Senior Principal Engineer Survivability – Surface Details to join our Aeronautics team! 

Northrop Grumman is one of the industry leaders in Stealth Technology. As such, we are involved in all phases of development, production, and maintenance of Low Observable (LO) platforms.  

We are currently looking for experienced Low Observable / Survivability Engineers to work on a variety of challenging projects. One area where we are in need of talent is Radar Cross Section (RCS) Analysis. 

This position can be located in El Segundo California or Melbourne Florida. 

The qualified applicant will lead a diverse portfolio of research and technology development activities. As part of your assignment, you will lead a multidisciplinary team to determine how survivability technologies can best be integrated into air-based systems within the NGAS portfolio. 

 

Essential Duties:  

• Experience with surface details modeling and implications of surface features on RCS 

• Develops and integrates advanced technology to reduce the detectability of aircraft in the electromagnetic spectrum 

• Develops and implements predictive analysis codes; builds and tests physical models; designs, develops, and builds test and verification equipment; and develops, tests, and integrates specialty materials 

• Works closely with engineers of other disciplines to optimize the integration of this technology on existing and future aircraft 

 

Basic Qualifications:  

• Principal Engineer (LV3): Bachelor’s Degree in a STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering or Mathematics) discipline and 5 years of related engineering experience; OR a Master’s degree in a STEM discipline and 3 years of related engineering experience; OR a PhD in a STEM discipline and 1 years of related engineering experience. 

• Senior Principal Engineer (LV4): Bachelor’s Degree in a STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering or Mathematics) discipline and 8 years of related engineering experience; OR a Master’s degree in a STEM discipline and 6 years of related engineering experience; OR a PhD in a STEM discipline and 4 years of related engineering experience. 

• Applied electromagnetics and/or aircraft survivability; or comprehensive understanding of electromagnetic energy transmission through space and within materials 

• A current active U.S. Government in-scope Secret Security Clearance or higher is required to start, with the ability to obtain and maintain Special Program Access (SAP) 

Preferred Qualifications: 

• Experience in signature integration, RCS design, analysis, and testing  

• Excellent verbal and written communication skills 

• Experience in one or more CAD software solutions such as CATIA, Unigraphics, or NX 

• Ability to use CAE and/or FEA tools (i.e. FMS, Patran, Cubit, etc.) 

• Proven  experience with 3D Method of Moments (MoM) such as SENTRi and 3D Physical Optics (PO) codes such as Xpatch 

• Programming experience in C++, MATLAB, Python, or other highly technical languages 

• Knowledge and ability with RCS data processing tools, such as Knowbell, Saber, or Pioneer  

• An active U.S. Government issued Top Secret Security Clearance and/or previous SAP/SAR clearance 

Primary Level Salary Range: $108,200.00 - $187,900.00

Secondary Level Salary Range: $135,000.00 - $234,600.00

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.

Depending on the position, employees may be eligible for overtime, shift differential, and 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 an Equal Opportunity 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 and pay transparency statement, please visit http://www.northropgrumman.com/EEO. U.S. Citizenship is required for all positions with a government clearance and certain other restricted positions.