Staff Survivability Engineer (Level 5)
Requisition ID: R10128338
Category: Engineering
Location: Melbourne, Florida, United States of America
Citizenship required: United States Citizenship
Clearance Type: SAP
Telecommute: No- Teleworking not available for this position
Shift: 1st Shift (United States of America)
Travel Required: Yes, 10% of the Time
Relocation Assistance: Relocation assistance may be available
Northrop Grumman is one of the industry leaders in Stealth Technology. As such, we are involved in all phases of development, production, and maintenance of Low Observable (LO) platforms. We are currently looking for Low Observable / Radar Cross Section (RCS) /Survivability Engineers to work on exciting and challenging projects.
This position can be filled at a Level 5 Engineer based on qualifications listed below.
We are looking Survivability Engineers with experience in at least one of the following skill areas:
- Design Integration
- Antenna Integration
The Survivability core competencies:
- Develop and integrate advanced technology to reduce the detectability of aircraft in the electromagnetic, infrared, visual and acoustic spectrums
- Develop and implement predictive analysis codes; build and test physical models; design, develop and build test and verification equipment; and develop, test and integrate specialty materials
- Works closely with engineers of other disciplines to optimize the integration of this technology on existing and future aircraft.
- Perform analysis on Low Observable data to identify component and system performance trends, identify component defects and identify potential areas for improvement.
- Coordinate with other Integrated Product Team (IPT) members and suppliers to convey and achieve Survivability requirements arriving at a balanced design and exceeding customer requirements.
- Thrive in a fast-paced work environment with high expectations, significantly diverse assignments, and collaborative/team settings across all levels.
Basic Qualifications:
- Specific Survivability Experience in at least one the following areas
- Design Integration
- Antenna Integration
- Must have an active DoD Secret (or higher) clearance.
- An active Special Access Program (SAP)/Program Access Request will be initiated on the selected candidate and must be active before a start date can be established.
- Educational/ Experience Requirements:
- Staff Survivability Engineer: Bachelor’s degree in a STEM discipline AND 13 years of related professional/military engineering experience, OR a Master’s degree AND 11 years of related professional/military engineering experience OR a PhD degree and 9 years of related professional/military engineering experience.
Preferred Qualifications:
- Proficiency in RF modeling and testing at an indoor/outdoor RCS/RF test facility.
- Strong interpersonal communication and technical writing skills to enable effective personal interaction and collaboration with a multi-disciplined team and customers.
- Applied Electromagnetics and/or Aircraft Survivability, or Comprehensive understanding of Electromagnetic Energy transmission though space and within materials.
- Strong knowledge of low observables and RCS performance.
- Master’s degree in Physics, Chemical, Electrical Engineering or a related technical field.
- Proficient in development, executing, and analyzing tests.
- Ability to work with internal support organizations such as Global Supply Chain and Security.
- A current active U.S. Government in-scope DoD Top Secret security clearance is required to start, with the ability to obtain and maintain Special Program Access (PAR/SAP).
The health and safety of our employees and their families is a top priority. The company encourages employees to remain up-to-date on their COVID-19 vaccinations. U.S. Northrop Grumman employees may be required, in the future, to be vaccinated or have an approved disability/medical or religious accommodation, pursuant to future court decisions and/or government action on the currently stayed federal contractor vaccine mandate under Executive Order 14042 https://www.saferfederalworkforce.gov/contractors/.
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What's great about
Northrop Grumman
- Be part of a culture that thrives on intellectual curiosity, cognitive diversity and bringing your whole self to work.
- Use your skills to build and deliver innovative tech solutions that protect the world and shape a better future.
- Enjoy benefits like work-life balance, education assistance and paid time off.
Did you know?
Northrop Grumman leads the industry team for NASA’s James Webb Space Telescope, the largest, most complex and powerful space telescope ever built. Launched in December 2021, the telescope incorporates innovative design, advanced technology, and groundbreaking engineering, and will fundamentally alter our understanding of the universe.