Lead Survivability Engineer

2 weeks ago


Redondo Beach, California, United States Northrop Grumman Full time

Requisition ID: R

  • Category: Engineering
  • Location: Redondo Beach, California, United States of America; El Segundo, California, United States of America
  • 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

At Northrop Grumman, our personnel are presented with remarkable opportunities to engage in groundbreaking systems that influence lives globally today and for future generations. Our innovative and creative spirit has positioned us at the forefront of numerous technological breakthroughs in our nation's history - from pioneering transatlantic flights to developing stealth bombers and landing on the moon. We seek individuals with bold ideas, courage, and a pioneering mindset to collaborate in shaping the future while enjoying the journey.

Northrop Grumman is a leader in Stealth Technology. We are engaged in all aspects of development, production, and maintenance of Low Observable (LO) platforms. We are currently seeking Stealth / Low Observable / Radar Cross Section (RCS) / Signature / Survivability Engineers to tackle exciting and challenging projects.

This role can be filled at either a Principal Survivability Engineer (Level 3) or Senior Principal Survivability Engineer (Level 4) based on the qualifications outlined below.

Your expertise is needed to engineer at the forefront of the impossible.

We invite you to leverage your experience in design integration, product support, or antenna integration to contribute to our highly skilled and innovative team.

Core Competencies:

  • Utilize cutting-edge classified technology to minimize the detectability of aircraft across electromagnetic, infrared, visual, and acoustic spectrums.
  • Anticipate the performance of your designs using proprietary analysis codes.
  • Engage in hands-on verification of your predictions and designs by constructing and testing physical models.
  • Optimize designs for Stealth while fulfilling the requirements of all other engineering disciplines.
  • Assume Responsibility for achieving customer objectives and balancing designs within an Integrated Product Team (IPT) environment.
  • Excel in a dynamic work environment characterized by high expectations, diverse assignments, and extensive collaboration.

Basic Qualifications:

  • Proven skills and knowledge in Stealth (design integration, product support, or antenna integration).
  • Must possess an active DoD Secret (or higher) clearance.
  • A Special Access Program (SAP)/Program Access Request (PAR) will be initiated for the selected candidate and must be active before a start date can be established.

Educational/Experience Requirements:

  • Principal Survivability Engineer: Bachelor's degree in a STEM discipline AND 5 years of related professional/military engineering experience, OR a Master's degree AND 3 years of related professional/military engineering experience.
  • Senior Principal Survivability Engineer: Bachelor's degree in a STEM discipline AND 9 years of related professional/military engineering experience, OR a Master's degree AND 7 years of related professional/military engineering experience, OR a Ph.D. AND 0 years of related professional/military engineering experience.

Preferred Qualifications:

  • Demonstrated knowledge and experience utilizing the latest classified cutting-edge technology to reduce aircraft detectability across various spectrums.
  • Experience with Northrop Grumman proprietary computational electromagnetic analysis codes or similar codes used by competitors or customers.
  • Comprehensive understanding and capability to plan and execute Radio Frequency (RF) modeling and testing of complex classified targets at premier indoor/outdoor RCS/RF test facilities.
  • Working knowledge of the requirements of other supporting engineering disciplines to assist in achieving optimization of Stealth goals and a balanced design.
  • Strong interpersonal communication and technical writing skills to facilitate effective collaboration with a multi-disciplined team and customers.
  • Knowledge of Applied Electromagnetics / Aircraft Survivability, and a thorough understanding of Electromagnetic Energy transmission through space and within materials.
  • The ability to analyze complex electromagnetic data to identify and exploit trends to enhance aircraft stealth capabilities.
  • Master's degree in physics, Electrical Engineering, or a related technical field.
  • A current active U.S. Government in-scope DoD Top Secret security clearance with the ability to obtain and maintain Special Program Access (PAR/SAP).

Salary Range: $104,600 - $157,000
Salary Range 2: $129,700 - $194,500
The above salary range serves as a general guideline; however, Northrop Grumman considers various factors when determining base salary offers, including the scope and responsibilities of the position and the candidate's experience, education, skills, and current market conditions.
Employees may be eligible for a discretionary bonus in addition to base pay. Annual bonuses are designed to reward individual contributions and allow employees to share in company results. Employees in Vice President or Director positions may be eligible for Long Term Incentives. Additionally, Northrop Grumman offers a variety of benefits, including health insurance coverage, life and disability insurance, savings plans, company-paid holidays, and paid time off (PTO) for vacation and/or personal business.

Northrop Grumman is dedicated 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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