Senior Principal Survivability Engineer

1 month ago


Palmdale, California, United States Northrop Grumman Full time

Job Summary:

Northrop Grumman is seeking a highly skilled Senior Principal Survivability Engineer to join our team. As a key member of our organization, you will be responsible for the coordination and execution of Tier 1 – 3 diagnostic RCS/RF tests, working with leadership across multiple programs to ensure efficient and accurate signature characterization of full-scale vehicles and their components.

Key Responsibilities:

  • Operating and maintaining Tier 1 – 3 RCS testing / inspection tools for signature characterization and diagnostics.
  • Designing, planning, and executing RCS/RF tests, to include determining test requirements, testing methods, equipment / measurement selection, test setup, and pre/posttest reporting.
  • Analyzing system and component test results, working with program survivability personnel to determine compliance to signature requirements, evaluating design trades, and making recommendations for materials, composites, and other aspects of survivability performance.

Requirements:

  • Bachelor's Degree in a Science, Technology, Engineering or Mathematics (STEM) discipline from an accredited university and 9+ years of engineering experience, or 7 years with a Master's degree.
  • Minimum of 3 years of experience supporting U.S. Government contracts and customers and/or project management in other industries.
  • Active DoD SECRET (or higher) clearance, within 5 years of last investigation.
  • The ability to obtain and maintain a special access program clearance.
  • Ability to travel up to 10%.

Preferred Qualifications:

  • MS degree in aerospace, mechanical, electrical, materials science, or chemical engineering; physics; chemistry; computer science; or applied mathematics from an ABET accredited university.
  • Demonstrated experience using Tier 1-3 diagnostics systems to categorize RCS performance.
  • Proficiency in RF testing at an indoor 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.
  • Background in Applied Electromagnetics and/or Aircraft Survivability, or comprehensive understanding of Electromagnetic Energy transmission though space and within materials
  • Demonstrated knowledge of Low Observables and RCS performance.
  • Proficiency in developing and executing tests and analyzing test results.
  • Demonstrated success working with internal support organizations such as Global Supply Chain, Facility, and Security.
  • Demonstrated success building customer intimacy.
  • A current active U.S. Government in-scope DoD Top Secret security clearance.

Salary Range: $133,000 - $199,600

Northrop Grumman offers a competitive salary and benefits package, including health insurance coverage, life and disability insurance, savings plan, Company paid holidays and paid time off (PTO) for vacation and/or personal business.

About Northrop Grumman:

Northrop Grumman is committed to hiring and retaining a diverse workforce. We are an equal opportunity employer and welcome applications from qualified candidates of all backgrounds.



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