(On-Site) Sr Principal Engineer Laser

The Payload and Ground Systems organization within the Northrop Grumman Space Systems pushes the boundaries of innovation, redefines engineering capabilities, and drives advances in various sciences. Our team is chartered with providing the skills, innovative technologies to develop, design, produce and sustain optimized product lines across the sector while providing a decisive advantage to the warfighter. Come be a part of our mission!

Northrop Grumman’s Space Sector/Payloads & Ground Systems/Strategic Force Programs Business Unit in Azusa CA, is seeking a qualified Sr Principal (Level 4) systems laser engineer to join the System Performance department within Systems Engineering, Integration & Test (SEIT) team. This role will report on-site daily.

Join our Emerging Technologies team as a Senior Research Engineer. We're seeking someone exceptional to work on cutting-edge LIDAR research. You'll be responsible for innovative design, selection, and implementation of optoelectronic components, as well as system integration, testing, and troubleshooting. Come be a part of something extraordinary.

Duties:

• Lead new concept creation and architecture design, development, and implementation activities related to remote sensing Lidar system development including performance simulation, prototyping, and testing.
• Collaborate with technical experts to research, select, evaluate, and develop cutting-edge component and system technology for specific applications.
• Utilize modern programming and simulation tools, such as COMSOL, CODE V, ZEMAX, Matlab/Simulink, C/C++, Python, OpenGL and OpenCV libraries, to aid in the creation of new technologies. Knowledge of atmospheric simulation software (MODTRAN, etc.) is a valuable asset.
• Interact with government and non-government representatives to ensure the customer requirements are fully understood and addressed.
• Create technical documentation for system, hardware, and software development for bids and proposals
• Other duties as assigned by management.

Basic Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree in applied physics, optical Engineering, electrical Engineering, or STEM field, & 9+ years of direct experience in lidar system design, development, and implementation for remote sensing applications, OR a Master's Degree in a STEM field & 7+ years of direct experience in lidar system design, development, and implementation for remote sensing applications
• Demonstrate your mastery of Lidar theory, atmospheric measurements, optical system design, building, testing, analysis, and evaluation.
• Must be able to successfully contribute and lead multiple programs simultaneously, achieving required results on time and on budget.
• Ability to obtain & maintain a DoD top secret security clearance (US Citizenship Required)

Preferred Qualifications:

• Space LIDAR experience
• Current & active secret or TS/SCI security clearance

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