Chief Technologist for Cryogenic Systems

4 weeks ago


Hermosa Beach, California, United States Northrop Grumman Full time
Job Title: Sr. Staff Cryocooler Chief Technologist

Job Summary:

We are seeking a highly experienced and skilled Sr. Staff Cryocooler Chief Technologist to join our team at Northrop Grumman. The successful candidate will have a strong background in cryocooler design, analysis, and testing, as well as experience leading small teams and managing cost and schedule.

Key Responsibilities:

  • Lead and manage the development of new cryocooler systems
  • Interface with internal and external customers to develop technology roadmaps and IRAD plans
  • Perform fluid, thermal, and performance analyses
  • Lead component design efforts, coordinating with other engineering disciplines
  • Document analyses and designs
  • Review and approve drawings for component hardware
  • Work with manufacturing engineering on build processes and in-process testing approaches
  • Lead proposal efforts
  • Report analyses and data results and design specifics to internal management and external customers

Requirements:

  • Bachelor's degree in Science, Technology, Engineering, or Mathematics (STEM) from an accredited university with 14 years of engineering experience; OR Master's degree with 12 years of engineering experience; OR Ph.D. with 10 years of engineering experience
  • Ability to obtain and maintain a DOD Top Secret and SCI access with a Single Scope Background Investigation (SSBI)
  • Design, analysis, and test experience with cryocoolers or heat engines

Preferred Qualifications:

  • Active DOD Top Secret and/or SCI access clearance with a Single Scope Background Investigation (SSBI) completed within 5 years
  • Experience using fluid/thermal analysis tools (SAGE)
  • Experience using aerospace standard design tools (NX, CATIA)
  • Familiarity with Geometric Dimensioning and Tolerancing (GD&T)
  • Cryogenic thermal system design, analysis, and test knowledge
  • Knowledge of cryocooler or heat engine manufacturing and testing processes
  • Knowledge of fluid mechanics, heat transfer, and structural mechanics

What We Offer:

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