Sr. Principal Laser Sensing System (LSS) Responsible Engineer - R10217382 jobs in United States
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Northrop Grumman · 1 day ago

Sr. Principal Laser Sensing System (LSS) Responsible Engineer - R10217382

Northrop Grumman is a leading aerospace and defense technology company seeking a Sr. Principal Laser Sensing System (LSS) Responsible Engineer. The role involves managing all aspects of the LSS system, collaborating with technical leadership, and supporting various stages of the aircraft system life cycle activity.

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Responsibilities

Manage all aspects of the LSS System and become intimately familiar with the systems hardware software, and integration
Manage the supplier management team (SMT) and work directly with the hardware suppliers and subcontracts
Associated CAM duties
Support all stages of the aircraft system life cycle activity such as preliminary design studies, primary design analysis, and integrated system design analysis
Support hardware integration, airworthiness activity, and testing of the subsystem
Attend internal program, customer and/or supplier technical exchange meetings and/or formal program milestone reviews to provide and/or obtain progress status updates

Qualification

LaserOptical principlesSystems EngineeringTechnical communicationProblem solvingMentorshipTeam engagementTechnical exchangeIndependent learning

Required

Must have a Bachelor's degree in a Science, Technology, Engineering or Mathematics (STEM) discipline from an accredited university AND 8 years of related professional/military experience in Engineering; OR a Master's degree in a STEM discipline from an accredited university AND 6 years of related professional/military experience in Engineering; or a Ph.D. AND 4 years of related professional/military experience in Engineering
Active DoD Secret Clearance
Ability to obtain and maintain active DoD Top Secret Clearance
Ability to obtain and maintain Special Program Access (PAR/SAP) required to start
Knowledge of Laser and Optical principles
Knowledge/experience in Systems Engineering
Effectively demonstrate understanding of fundamental Laser/Optical Sensing principles

Preferred

Excellent communication skills for both in-person and written content
Outstanding problem solving and troubleshooting skills
Ability to assimilate new concepts quickly and independently
Demonstrated history of personnel development and successful team engagement
Experience engaging directly with internal and external technical and programmatic representatives
Interest in and track record of providing successful mentorship
Active Top Secret, SCI, and/or SAP accesses

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

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Northrop Grumman is an aerospace, defense and security company that provides training and satellite ground network communications software.

Funding

Current Stage
Public Company
Total Funding
$3.7B
Key Investors
U.S. Department of DefenseNASA
2025-05-27Post Ipo Debt· $1B
2024-01-29Post Ipo Debt· $2.5B
2023-12-20Grant· $72M

Leadership Team

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Kenneth Crews
Corporate Vice President and Chief Financial Officer
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Tom Wilson
Corporate Vice President, Enterprise Business Development
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