Sr Principal Engineer - Product EO/IR

Company: Northrop Grumman
Location: San Diego
Posted on: May 26, 2023

Job Description:

Requisition ID: R10109542Category: EngineeringLocation: San Diego, CA, USACitizenship Required: United States CitizenshipClearance Type: Top SecretTelecommute: No- Teleworking not available for this positionShift: 1st Shift (United States of America)Travel Required: Yes, 25% of the TimeRelocation Assistance: Relocation assistance may be availablePositions Available: 1At 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.Job DescriptionNorthrop Grumman Aeronautics Systems has an opening for an Sr Principal Product EO/IR Engineer to join our team of qualified, diverse individuals at our Rancho Bernardo, CA location. This position requires a Program Security Clearance to be obtained prior to starting in the role. The selected engineer will perform as a member of an interdisciplinary team of engineers.The selected candidate will coordinate the engineering activities associated with an electro-optical/infrared sensor system capability. This role will report directly to the Payload Sensors Technical Lead.The successful candidate must have a background in the concepts and implementation of EO/IR system and image processing. This position will be required to support program planning, sensor operational requirements, system verification, Supplier management, and to support program milestone planning, reviews, and execution. The position is expected to provide leadership for verification materials, new SW implementations, updates for IETMs, ICDs, Specifications and coordinating with system test team activities.Candidate will contribute to high-visible activities and have opportunities to periodically demonstrate capabilities to high value customers. Some travel will be required.Basic Qualifications:9 Years with Bachelors; 7 Years with Masters; 4 Years with PhD.Active DoD Top Secret clearance or DoE equivalent with ability to obtain SAR/SAP access (Active Top Secret or DoE equivalent is required to be considered for this role).Availability of 25% regional travel.Excellent presentation and computer skills including MS Excel, Word, PowerPoint.Preferred Qualifications:Substantial experience working with a team across the following disciplines: requirements development, concept of operations, operational analysis, air vehicle design, mission systems, manufacturing, and operations.A degree in Electrical/Systems/Mechanical/Aerospace Engineering or Physics.Experience working with DoD Customer counterparts, building strong relationships and clear requirements.Salary Range: $129,700 USD - $194,500 USDEmployees may be eligible for a discretionary bonus in addition to base pay. Annual bonuses are designed to reward individual contributions as well as allow employees to share in company results. Employees in Vice President or Director positions may be eligible for Long Term Incentives. In addition, Northrop Grumman provides a variety of benefits including health insurance coverage, life and disability insurance, savings plan, Company paid holidays and paid time off (PTO) for vacation and/or personal business.The health and safety of our employees and their families is a top priority. The company encourages employees to remain up-to-date on their COVID-19 vaccinations. U.S. Northrop Grumman employees may be required, in the future, to be vaccinated or have an approved disability/medical or religious accommodation, pursuant to future court decisions and/or government action on the currently stayed federal contractor vaccine mandate under Executive Order 14042 https://www.saferfederalworkforce.gov/contractors/.Northrop Grumman is committed to hiring and retaining a diverse workforce. We are proud to be an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer, making decisions without regard to race, color, religion, creed, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, national origin, age, veteran status, disability, or any other protected class. For our complete EEO/AA and Pay Transparency statement, please visit http://www.northropgrumman.com/EEO. U.S. Citizenship is required for most positions.

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