Principal Survivability Engineer (Level 3)

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

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 will be located in Melbourne, FL.  

We are looking for Survivability Engineers with experience in at least one of the following skill areas:

• Design Integration
• Antenna Integration
• Proposal Writing and Estimating
• Infrared, Visual and Acoustics
• Specialty Materials

The Survivability core competencies:

• Develop and integrate advanced technology to reduce the detectability of aircraft in the electromagnetic, infrared, visual and acoustic spectrums
• Develop and implement predictive analysis codes; build and test physical models; design, develop and build test and verification equipment; and develop, test and integrate specialty materials
• Works closely with engineers of other disciplines to optimize the integration of this technology on existing and future aircraft.
• Perform analysis on Low Observable data to identify component and system performance trends, identify component defects and identify potential areas for improvement.
• Coordinate with other Integrated Product Team (IPT) members and suppliers to convey and achieve Survivability requirements arriving at a balanced design and exceeding customer requirements.
• Thrive in a fast-paced work environment with high expectations, significantly diverse assignments, and collaborative/team settings across all levels.

Basic Qualifications:

• Principal Survivability Engineer: A minimum of 3 years of experience within survivability design, analysis, integration, and/or test
• A current active U.S. Government in-scope DoD Secret security clearance is required to start, with the ability to obtain and maintain Special Program Access (PAR/SAP).
• Educational/ Experience Requirements:
  • Principal Survivability Engineer: Bachelor’s degree in a STEM discipline AND 5 years of related professional/military engineering experience, OR a Master’s degree AND 3 years of related professional/military engineering experience,. 

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 customers.
• Applied Electromagnetics and/or Aircraft Survivability, or Comprehensive understanding of Electromagnetic Energy transmission though space and within materials.
• Strong knowledge of low observables and RCS performance.
• Master’s degree in Physics, Chemical, Electrical Engineering or a related technical field.
• Proficient in development, executing, and analyzing tests.
• Ability to work with internal support organizations such as Global Supply Chain and Security.
• A current active U.S. Government in-scope DoD Top Secret security clearance is required to start, with the ability to obtain and maintain Special Program Access (PAR/SAP).

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 all positions with a government clearance and certain other restricted positions.