Principal / Sr. Principal Infrared – IR – Survivability Engineer
| Company | Northrop Grumman |
|---|---|
| Location | El Segundo, CA, USA |
| Salary | $104600 – $194500 |
| Type | Full-Time |
| Degrees | Bachelor’s, Master’s, PhD |
| Experience Level | Senior, Expert or higher |
Requirements
- 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 8 years of related professional/military engineering experience, OR a Masters’ degree AND 6 years of related professional/military engineering experience, OR a Ph.D. AND 4 years of related professional/military engineering experience.
Responsibilities
- 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.
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).