Principal Engineer

Engineer/Principal Engineer - SurvivabilityAt 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.Northrop Grumman Aeronautics Systems is looking to add an Engineer/Principal Engineer - Survivability to join our team. This position can be located in Palmdale, San Diego or El Segundo California.The selected candidate will support one or more of the sub-disciplines within Survivability:Component- and system-level signature design, modeling, and analysis in the electromagnetic (EM), infrared (IR), visual (VIS) and acoustic spectrumsRF measurement / testing (Tiers 0-3)Liaison engineering, supporting technicians with job inspections, defect disposition and guidance, and all-up system assessmentsMaterial & Process development, testing, and applicationMission systems design, integration and testPotential responsibilities include, but are not limited to:Coordinate with designers and supportability / maintainability engineers to ensure component and system compliance with Survivability requirementsDevelop and integrate advanced technology to reduce system detectabilityImplement and manipulate analytical codes; building and analyzing virtual models, optimizing designs, troubleshooting issues, and performing trend analysisDesign, plan, and execute RCS/RF tests (Tier 0 – 3), to include determining test requirements, selecting testing methods and measurements, operating and maintaining equipment, executing setup and test events, and delivering pre/post test reportsAnalyze component and system test results and deliver recommendations on materials, capabilities, and other aspects of Survivability performanceCoordinate with suppliers / vendors on material, technology, and equipment design, delivery, implementation and test, to include developing requirements, writing SOWs, providing engineering oversight, and tracking / reporting performanceThis position could require travel up to 25%.Basic Qualifications:Education Experience Requirement:Engineer (LV2): Bachelor's Degree in a STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering, or Mathematics) discipline and 2 years of related engineering experience, OR a Master's Degree in a STEM and 0 years of related engineering experiencePrincipal Engineer (LV3): Bachelor's Degree in a STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering or Mathematics) discipline and 5 years of related engineering experience; OR a Master's degree in a STEM discipline and 3 years of related engineering experience; OR a PhD in a STEM discipline and 1 years of related engineering experience.Fundamental understanding of one or more scientific principles related to Survivability (electromagnetic transmission through space and within materials, IR reflectance / emissivity and contrast, light or sound propagation, etc.)Experience in one or more of the Survivability sub-disciplines, across one or more of the spectrums (RF, IR, Vis, Acoustic), including design and analysis, measurement, integration and test, mission system integration, and liaison engineeringYour ability to transfer and maintain the final adjudicated U.S. government Secret Clearance (must be in-scope or enrolled in Continuous Evaluation) and any program access(es) required for the position within a reasonable period of time, as determined by the Company.Preferred Qualifications:M.S. degree in Electrical Engineering, Materials Science, or other applicable STEM degreeDemonstrated understanding of one or more of the Survivability sub-disciplines, including hands-on experience developing Survivable designs, performing analysis, planning and executing tests (e.g. RF tests at an indoor or outdoor test facility) and conducting post-test data analysis, collaborating with other engineering disciplines on integration efforts, and providing dispositions on / guiding repairs of build defectsExperience with one or more Survivability-related tools (e.g. 2D or 3D Method of Moments or Physical Optics codes such as SENTRi or Xpatch, RCS data processing tools such as Knowbell or Saber, etc.)Experience working with other engineering disciplines to establish requirements and develop a Survivable system design that meets the customer's mission objectivesExperience in one or more CAD tools (CATIA, NX, etc.)Programming / scripting experience in Python, C/C++, Matlab, or other languageCurrent active U.S. Government in-scope Top Secret Security Clearance (including a background investigation within the past 5 years or enrolled into Continuous Evaluation)