Sr. Principal Electro-Optics Infrared (EO/IR) Engineer
Northrop GrummanAbout the role
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At Northrop Grumman, our employees have incredible opportunities to work on revolutionary systems that impact people's lives around the world today, and for generations to come. Our pioneering and inventive spirit has enabled us to be at the forefront of many technological advancements in our nation's history - from the first flight across the Atlantic Ocean, to stealth bombers, to landing on the moon. We look for people who have bold new ideas, courage and a pioneering spirit to join forces to invent the future, and have fun along the way. Our culture thrives on intellectual curiosity, cognitive diversity and bringing your whole self to work — and we have an insatiable drive to do what others think is impossible. Our employees are not only part of history, they're making history.At Northrop Grumman, our employees have incredible opportunities to work on revolutionary systems that impact people's lives around the world today, and for generations to come. Our pioneering and inventive spirit has enabled us to be at the forefront of many technological advancements in our nation's history - from the first flight across the Atlantic Ocean, to stealth bombers, to landing on the moon. We look for people who have bold new ideas, courage and a pioneering spirit to join forces to invent the future and have fun along the way. Our culture thrives on intellectual curiosity, cognitive diversity and bringing your whole self to work — and we have an insatiable drive to do what others think is impossible. Our employees are not only part of history, but they’re also making history.
Northrop Grumman’s Aeronautics Systems sector is seeking a Sr. Principal Electro-Optics Infrared (EO/IR) Engineer to join our team of qualified, diverse individuals in defining the future. This position will be located in Melbourne, FL.
The selected engineer will perform as a member of the EO/IR team in key efforts to develop novel and innovative solutions to advanced technical problems. The successful engineer will contribute to the overall development of EO/IR sensor subsystems, including Concept Development, Technology Trade Studies, Requirements Development and Derivation, Algorithm Development, Performance Analysis, Data Analysis, build and test of hardware prototypes.
Responsibilities may include:
Support design development and integration of EOIR sensor subsystems and components to meet platform mission objectives
Development, analysis, maturation and implementation translating customer requirements into hardware and software specifications
Willingness to learn new and existing high fidelity, physics-based EOIR system performance models and optical modeling
Modeling/Developing / analyzing sensor performance, predicting performance as installed on an airborne platform
Solicit input from various stakeholders, synthesize data, and communicate results
Ensure performance capabilities of new systems traded against cost and mission requirements and assess operational effectiveness of existing and emerging systems and capabilities in representative operational environments.
Supports the EO/IR team through development/implementation activities.
Ability to build and test hardware prototypes in a laboratory environment
Perform characterization of EOIR subsystems and component level parts
Basic Qualifications:
Bachelor’s Degree in a STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering or Mathematics) discipline and 8 years of related engineering experience; OR a Master’s degree in a STEM discipline and 6 years of related engineering experience; OR a PhD in a STEM discipline and 4 years of related engineering experience.
Demonstrated experience with sensor development, IR payloads, fiber optics
Background in EO/IR and laser technology and system design for airborne or space platforms
Experience with EO/IR sensor component design and performance analysis
Experience in the modeling of EO/IR systems to assess performance
Knowledge of system engineering design methods, including requirements analysis and flow-down, specification derivation and interface control documentation
Must have an active US Government Secret Clearance (with a background investigation within the past 6 years or enrolled into Continuous Evaluation).
Must have the ability to obtain and maintain Special Access Program (SAP) clearance, within a reasonable amount of time as determined by bus
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