Infrared Survivability Engineer

1 day ago


Hermosa Beach, California, United States Northrop Grumman Full time
Requisition ID: R

Northrop Grumman is seeking a highly skilled Infrared Survivability Engineer to join our team. As a key member of our Survivability Engineering group, you will be responsible for developing, testing, and implementing new materials, technologies, and concepts that enable the most lethal, intelligent, and collaborative systems to penetrate and operate in enemy airspace with impunity.

Key Responsibilities:
  • Use the latest classified cutting-edge technology to reduce the detectability of aircraft in the electromagnetic, infrared, visual, and acoustic spectrums.
  • Predict the performance of your design using proprietary analysis codes.
  • Get your hands dirty and verify your prediction and the design by building and testing physical models.
  • Optimize the design for Stealth while meeting the requirement of all other engineering disciplines.
  • Take Responsibility for achieving customer goals and balancing the design in an Integrated Product Team (IPT) environment.
  • Thrive in a fast-paced work environment with high expectations, significantly diverse assignments, and extensive collaboration.
Requirements:
  • Strong understanding of infrared radiation physics as it relates to aircraft survivability.
  • Experience in infrared signature analysis using test data and/or infrared simulation tools.
  • Experience in laboratory and/or in-flight testing of infrared technologies and materials.
  • Familiarity with Python, C++, and/or other programming languages.
  • Familiarity with NX and/or other computer-aided design (CAD) software.
  • Strong interpersonal communication and technical writing skills for the purposes of effective collaboration with other teams and customers.
  • A current active U.S. Government in-scope DoD Secret security clearance is required to start, and an active Special Access Programs (SAPs).
  • Educational/Experience Requirements:
    • Principal Infrared Survivability Engineer: Bachelors degree in a STEM discipline AND 5 years of related professional/military engineering experience, OR a Masters degree AND 3 years of related professional/military engineering experience.
    • Sr Principal Infrared Survivability Engineer: Bachelors degree in a STEM discipline AND 9 years of related professional/military engineering experience, OR a Masters degree AND 7 years of related professional/military engineering experience, OR a Ph.D. AND 4 years of related professional/military engineering experience.
Preferred Qualifications:
  • Advanced understanding of infrared radiation physics as it relates to aircraft survivability as well as the relevant technologies and materials.
  • Extensive knowledge of thin film material design, fabrication, and qualifications processes.
  • Expertise in the design, planning, and execution of both laboratory and in-flight testing of infrared technologies and materials.
  • General understanding of aircraft radar signatures and radar cross-section reduction techniques.
  • Experience with proposal writing and project cost estimation.
  • Experience in project and/or supply-chain management.
  • A current active U.S. Government in-scope DoD Top Secret security clearance, with the ability to obtain and maintain access to Special Access Programs (SAPs).

Northrop Grumman is committed to hiring and retaining a diverse workforce. We are proud to be an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer, making decisions without regard to race, color, religion, creed, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, national origin, age, veteran status, disability, or any other protected class. For our complete EEO/AA and Pay Transparency statement, please visit. U.S. Citizenship is required for all positions with a government clearance and certain other restricted positions.



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