Survivability Engineer

3 weeks ago


Melbourne, Florida, United States Northrop Grumman Full time
Unlock the Future of Stealth Technology

At Northrop Grumman, we are pushing the boundaries of innovation and technology to create cutting-edge solutions for the most complex challenges. As a Survivability Engineer, you will be part of a dynamic team that designs, develops, and implements advanced materials and technologies to reduce the detectability of aircraft in the electromagnetic, infrared, visual, and acoustic spectrums.

Key Responsibilities:
  • Design and integrate advanced materials and technologies to reduce the radar cross section of aircraft
  • Develop and implement computational electromagnetic analysis codes to predict and optimize the performance of stealth systems
  • Collaborate with cross-functional teams to develop and test physical models of stealth systems
  • Optimize the design of stealth systems to meet the requirements of multiple engineering disciplines
  • Take ownership of achieving customer goals and balancing the design in an Integrated Product Team (IPT) environment
Requirements:
  • Bachelor's degree in a STEM discipline AND 2+ years of related professional/military engineering experience, OR a Master's degree AND 0+ years of related professional/military engineering experience
  • Active DoD Secret (or higher) clearance
  • Special Access Program (SAP)/Program Access Request (PAR) will be initiated on the selected candidate and must be active before a start date can be established
Preferred Qualifications:
  • Demonstrated knowledge and experience using the latest classified cutting-edge technology to reduce the detectability of aircraft in the electromagnetic, infrared, visual, and acoustic spectrums
  • Experience with Northrop Grumman proprietary computational electromagnetic analysis codes or similar computational electromagnetic analysis codes used by our competitors or customers
  • Complete understanding and capability to plan and implement Radio Frequency (RF) modeling and testing of complex classified targets at nation's premier indoor/outdoor RCS/RF test facility
  • Working knowledge of the requirements of other supporting engineering disciplines to help in achieving optimization of stealth goals and a balanced design

Northrop Grumman is an industry leader in Stealth Technology. We are involved in all phases of development, production, and maintenance of Low Observable (LO) platforms. We are currently looking for Stealth / Low Observable / Radar Cross Section (RCS) / Signature / Survivability Engineers to work on exciting and challenging projects.

We need your help to engineer at the edge of the impossible

We would like you to bring your experience in design integration, product support or antenna integration to assist our highly skilled and innovative team.

Core competencies:

  • 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 requirements 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.

Basic Qualifications:

  • Demonstrated skills and knowledge in Stealth (design integration, product support or antenna integration).
  • Must have an active DoD Secret (or higher) clearance.
  • A Special Access Program (SAP)/Program Access Request (PAR) will be initiated on the selected candidate and must be active before a start date can be established.
  • Educational/ Experience Requirements:
    • Survivability Engineer: Bachelor's degree in a STEM discipline AND 2+ years of related professional/military engineering experience, OR a Master's degree AND 0+ years of related professional/military engineering experience.

Preferred Qualifications:

  • Demonstrated knowledge and experience using the latest classified cutting-edge technology to reduce the detectability of aircraft in the electromagnetic, infrared, visual, and acoustic spectrums.
  • Experience with Northrop Grumman proprietary computational electromagnetic analysis codes or similar computational electromagnetic analysis codes used by our competitors or customers.
  • Complete understanding and capability to plan and implement Radio Frequency (RF) modeling and testing of complex classified targets at nation's premier indoor/outdoor RCS/RF test facility.
  • Working knowledge of the requirements of other supporting engineering disciplines to help in achieving optimization of stealth goals and a balanced design.

Salary Range: $92,600 - $139,000

Salary Range 2: $114,900 - $172,300

The above salary range represents a general guideline; however, Northrop Grumman considers a number of factors when determining base salary offers such as 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 as well as allow employees to share in company results. Employees in Vice President or Director positions may be eligible for Long Term Incentives. In addition, Northrop Grumman provides a variety of benefits including health insurance coverage, life and disability insurance, savings plan, Company paid holidays, and paid time off (PTO) for vacation and/or personal business.

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.

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