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.
AerospaceData IntegrationManufacturingRemote SensingSecurity
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
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
Northrop Grumman is an aerospace, defense and security company that provides training and satellite ground network communications software.
Funding
Current Stage
Public CompanyTotal Funding
$3.7BKey Investors
U.S. Department of DefenseNASA
2025-05-27Post Ipo Debt· $1B
2024-01-29Post Ipo Debt· $2.5B
2023-12-20Grant· $72M
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