Survivability Engineer

We are seeking a highly skilled Survivability Engineer to join our team at Northrop Grumman. As a key member of our engineering team, you will be responsible for developing and integrating advanced technology to reduce the detectability of aircraft in various spectrums.

• Develop and integrate advanced technology to reduce the detectability of aircraft in the electromagnetic, infrared, visual, and acoustic spectrums.
• Work closely with engineers from 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.

• 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.
• Specific Survivability interest & knowledge in at least one of the following areas:
  • Design Integration
  • Antenna Integration
  • Proposal Writing and Estimating
  • Infrared, Visual and Acoustics
  • Specialty Materials
  • Computational Analysis

• 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).