Senior Staff Survivability Engineer (Level 6)

RELOCATION ASSISTANCE: Relocation assistance may be available

CLEARANCE TYPE: Top Secret

TRAVEL: Yes, 10% of the Time

Description

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.

Please note that this opportunity is contingent on program funding. Start dates are determined after funding confirmation.

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

This position is to be filled by a Senior Staff Survivability Engineer based on the qualifications listed below. The position may be in Melbourne, FL, Rancho Bernardo, CA, or Dayton, OH.

A successful candidate will have broad knowledge and technical experience with Avionics and Antennas radar cross section analysis and predictions. Candidate is expected to operate independently with little oversight in a dynamic environment, to be highly self-motivated, reporting information to Integrated Program Team (IPT) leads and the customer. #AS-FA3

Core Competencies: 
• Experience with 2-D modeling for 2-D RCS prediction codes
• Experience with 3-D CAD modeling (CATIA, NX) for 3-D RCS prediction codes
• Ability to prepare and execute RCS prediction codes
• Understanding of Advanced Survivable Avionics and Antenna design
• Understanding of electrical and magnetic properties of survivability materials
• Review and analysis of simulated RCS data
• Ability to generate presentations and reports, communicate effectively, and

lead a team of engineers 

Basic Qualifications:

• Senior Staff Systems Architect: Must have a Bachelor of Science degree in STEM discipline AND 14+ years of related professional experience in Engineering, OR a Master of Science degree AND 12+ years of related professional experience in Engineering, OR a PhD AND 10+ years of related professional experience in Engineering
• Must have strong experience and/or knowledge in signature reduction technology integration, RCS design, analysis, and/or testing with applicable material selections
• Must be willing and able to work independently while mentoring junior engineers
• Your ability to obtain and/or transfer and maintain the final adjudicated DoD Top Secret clearance, and any program access(es) required for the position within a reasonable period of time, as determined by the company.
• Proficient in Sentri, GEMs, or equivalent MoM analysis

Preferred Qualifications:

• 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
• Ability to work with internal support organizations such as Global Supply Chain and Security
• Programming experience in C++, MATLAB, Python, or other highly technical
• Ability to use CAE and/or FEA tools (i.e. FMS, Patran, Cubit, etc.
• Strong knowledge and ability with RCS data processing tools, such as
• Knowbell, SABER, or Pioneer
• Active/Current Special Program Access (SAP)

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Primary Level Salary Range: $203,100.00 - $243,700.00

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