Survivability Engineer/Principal Survivability Engineer (Level 2 or 3)
- Locations:
- Palmdale, California, United States
- Security Clearance:
- Top Secret
About Northrop Grumman
Northrop Grumman solves the toughest problems in space, aeronautics, defense and cyberspace to meet the ever-evolving needs of our customers worldwide. Our 90,000 employees are Defining Possible every day using science, technology and engineering to create and deliver advanced systems, products and services. Northrop Grumman careers and internships are as varied as your interests, with a lifetime of potential that will allow you to work together with people from many backgrounds, personal passions and disciplines.
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.In this role, you will be responsible for the coordination and execution of Tier 0 – 2 diagnostic RCS/RF tests, data analysis and engineering support working with leadership across multiple projects to ensure efficient and accurate signature characterization. The roles you will support will drive development activities and fulfill contractual requirements, including some of Northrop Grumman’s cornerstone activities.
Responsibilities will include:
- Operating and maintaining Tier 0 – 2 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/post test 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.
- Present to the customer and NGAS leadership on risks and planning.
- Manage vendors and subcontractors, and bring them into compliance for Program support.
Basic Qualifications:
- Survivability Engineer (Level 2) - Bachelor’s Degree in a Science, Technology, Engineering or Mathematics (STEM) discipline from an accredited university and 2 years of engineering experience, or 0 years with a Master’s degree.
- Principal Survivability Engineer (Level 3) - Bachelor’s Degree in a Science, Technology, Engineering or Mathematics (STEM) discipline from an accredited university and 5 years of engineering experience, or 3 years with a Master’s degree.
- Minimum of 2 years of experience supporting U.S. Government contracts and customers and/or project management in other industries.
- Active DoD Top 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 50%
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 1-2 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.