Northrop Grumman Australia · 1 day ago
Staff Research Development Engineer
B183 Chantilly - Restricted
Full-time
Onsite
Lead/Staff
$177K/yr - $266K/yr
8+ years expNorthrop Grumman is a leading aerospace and defense technology company, seeking a Staff Research Development Engineer to join their team in Northern Virginia. The role involves executing research, design, test, and evaluation, as well as prototype and development/fabrication of specialized products for military applications.
Defense & Space
No H1B
Security Clearance RequiredU.S. Citizen Only
Responsibilities
Executing strong research, design, test, and evaluation, as well as prototype and development/fabrication of the resulting specialized products for military applications
Providing technical expertise and consultation on a variety of material issues, including material selection, supply chain support, troubleshooting, prototyping, production, and operations and maintenance of lab equipment
Qualification
Required
An active TS/SCI with current Polygraph is required to be considered
Bachelor's degree plus 12 years of related experience (or 4 years of additional experience in lieu of degree), 10 years of related experience with a Master's degree, or 8 years of experience with a PhD) in one or more of the following areas:
Digital design, high-resolution 3D modeling and sculpting
Photogrammetric and laser scanning
Laser engraving
Texturing and painting
Prototyping and production
Upholstery and textile construction
Demonstrated ability in any combination of the below capabilities:
Working with 3D models across multiple applications (e.g., ZBrush, Maya, Substance Painter, Rhino, Artec Studio 16, and Adobe Creative Suite including Illustrator and Photoshop)
Experience managing multiple SubTools, managing topology with Dynamesh and Zremesher, creating custom alphas for textures and brushes, and working with UV Master
Applying an understanding of lighting, color, material, orientation, depth, visual perspective, and composition, including a good feeling for proportions
Working with specialized machinery and equipment such as grinders, drills, presses, saws, cutters, sealers, sergers, and related computer-aided drawing software
Working with various materials and textile weights (e.g., nylon, silk, polyblend, denim, knit, heavy canvas, leather) and installing grommets, zippers, snaps, and other fasteners
Understanding of musculoskeletal function, assistive devices, medical prosthetics/fittings, and related equipment
Experience with structure and composition of a variety of materials and mediums such as adhesives, acrylics, plastics, solvents, epoxies, urethanes, and silicones, along with materials handling and safety within a production facility
Experience applying SFX makeup and hair, and creating realistic wounds, scars, etc
Experience with hair implantation and ventilation techniques
Ability to implant hair into traditional and non-traditional materials
Experience with hair specific adhesives
Experience working with human, yak and synthetic hair
Familiarity with standard methods of measuring and fitting wigs
Ability to hand-tie wigs on lace as well as on 4-way stretch or flexible substrates
Ability to replicate various hair styles, colors and lengths using human and/or synthetic hair
Ability to replicate facial hair (beards, moustaches, sideburns, etc.) using accepted techniques and materials
Ability to document instructions and plans for execution of fabrication, assembly, and testing
Preferred
Strong interpersonal, written, and verbal communications skills to present data and recommendations to internal and external customers
Ability to coordinate and schedule work through multiple organizations, considering interdepartmental dependencies and multiple projects, to meet deadlines
Able to give and receive constructive feedback of co-worker and/or a team's work
Willingness to learn and keep current with new products, materials, software, and techniques
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