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Northrop Grumman · 4 days ago

Principal or Sr. Principal Survivability Materials Eng (Level 3 or 4) - R10213429

El Segundo, CA

Full-time

Onsite

Senior Level, Lead/Staff

$137K/yr - $206K/yr

5+ years exp

Northrop Grumman is a leading aerospace and defense company known for its innovative technologies. The Survivability Engineer will enhance the survivability of defense systems by applying advanced materials and processes, leveraging principles of chemistry, physics, and material science to investigate material issues and provide solutions.

AerospaceData IntegrationManufacturingRemote SensingSecurity

Growth Opportunities

No H1B

Security Clearance Required

U.S. Citizen Only

Responsibilities

Analyze, research, and develop materials and their related application processes that optimize performance in structures, systems, and subsystems

Leverage Advanced Technology: Utilize the latest classified technology to minimize the detectability of aircraft across electromagnetic, infrared, visual, and acoustic spectrums

Predict and Verify Performance: Use proprietary analysis codes to forecast design performance and validate predictions through physical model testing

Optimize Stealth Design: Balance the optimization of stealth properties with requirements from other engineering disciplines and ensure compliance with survivability requirements during the design process

Collaborate Effectively: Work collaboratively in an Integrated Product Team (IPT) environment to achieve customer goals in a fast-paced and diverse work setting

Adapt and Innovate: Offer real-time solutions to production issues based on previous aircraft systems and Low Observable (LO) experience

Qualification

Low Observable MaterialsMaterials Testing MethodsElectromagnetic PerformanceSurvivability EngineeringAdvanced DegreeMaterial CharacterizationModelingSimulationHigh-Level CodingCross-Disciplinary CollaborationTechnical Reporting

Required

Principal Survivability Engineer (Level 3) - Bachelor's Degree in a Science, Technology, Engineering or Mathematics (STEM) discipline from an accredited university and 5 years of engineering experience, or 3 years with a Master's degree

Sr. Principal Survivability Engineer (Level 4) - Bachelor's Degree in a Science, Technology, Engineering or Mathematics (STEM) discipline from an accredited university and 8 years of engineering experience, or 6 years with a Master's degree

A current active U.S. Government in-scope DoD Secret security clearance or higher is required to start, with the ability to obtain and maintain SAP/SAR clearance. Ability to obtain and maintain the final adjudicated DoD Top Secret clearance and any program access(es) required for the position. Active clearance preferred

Experience in Low Observable Materials and Processes (LO M&P)

Comprehension of materials selection for electromagnetic performance

Proficiency in materials testing methods (mechanical, thermal, environmental, EM properties) and interpreting lab results

Knowledge of fabrication and application processes for specialty materials, including coatings, adhesives, and composite structures used in aircraft

Familiarity with military specifications and standards, as well as experience interfacing with military customers related to survivability requirements

Skilled in creating process specifications, test plans, technical reports, and presenting findings to stakeholders

Demonstrated experience working on projects requiring cross-collaboration with other disciplines

Comfortable working with design, manufacturing, quality, and production teams to ensure material/process compliance

Preferred

Experience working on military aircraft, specifically in the context of survivability engineering and LO materials

Advanced degree (M.S./Ph.D.) preferred, particularly with a focus on polymers, composites, or coatings

Excellent communication skills for preparing and presenting detailed technical reports and findings

Experience with material obsolescence issues, including qualifying and selecting replacement materials

Experience working with material suppliers and troubleshooting issues on site

Experience reading and reviewing technical drawings, specifications and manufacturing plans

Demonstrated ability to analyze materials issues, conduct root cause analysis of failures, and provide effective solutions for material performance in aerospace applications

Understanding of Aircraft Survivability to include susceptibility and vulnerability

Experience in modelling and simulation

Preferred competence in a high-level coding language. For example, Python, C#, MATLAB, etc

Experience with Northrop Grumman proprietary computational electromagnetic analysis codes or similar computational electromagnetic analysis codes used by industry

Knowledge of Applied Electromagnetics / Aircraft Survivability, and a Comprehensive understanding of Electromagnetic Energy transmission through space and within materials. Demonstrated expertise in low observable materials, including absorbers, specialty coatings, adhesives, or composites

Hands-on experience with material characterization methods (e.g., dielectric properties, mechanical testing, environmental durability)

Knowledge of electromagnetic performance testing for LO materials and correlation with processing/chemistry

Understanding of manufacturing processes: composite layup, coating application, adhesives bonding, curing, and repair techniques