Northrop Grumman Australia · 5 months ago
Principal/Sr. Principal Infrared/IR Survivability Engineer (Level 3 or 4)
United States-California-Redondo Beach
Full-time
Onsite
Senior Level
$110K/yr - $166K/yr
3+ years expNorthrop Grumman Australia is an industry leader in Stealth Technology, seeking Principal/Sr. Principal Infrared/IR Survivability Engineers to join their innovative team. The role involves developing, testing, and implementing new materials and technologies to enhance aircraft survivability in various spectrums, while collaborating with multiple engineering disciplines throughout the Systems Engineering lifecycle.
Defense & Space
No H1B
Security Clearance RequiredU.S. Citizen Only
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
Qualification
Required
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
Educational/ Experience Requirements: 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
Preferred
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)
Benefits
Health insurance coverage
Life and disability insurance
Savings plan
Company paid holidays
Paid time off (PTO) for vacation and/or personal business
Company
Northrop Grumman Australia
Northrop Grumman Australia is the Australia-based arm of Northrop Grumman Corporation and committed to generating long-term prosperity, investing in advanced Research & Development, sovereign and exportable Intellectual Property, high-quality jobs and long-term technology leadership across the Commonwealth.
501-1000 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Late StageCompany data provided by crunchbase