Consulting Engineering Electronics

Northrop Grumman•Melbourne, FL

4d•$183,200 - $274,800•Onsite

About The Position

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. Northrop Grumman Aeronautics Systems has an opening for a Consulting EO/IR Engineer to join our team of qualified, diverse individuals at our Melbourne, FL campus. This position requires a Program Security Clearance to be obtained prior to starting in the role. The selected engineer will perform as a technical lead of the EO/IR team on key efforts to develop novel and innovative solutions to advanced technical problems. The successful lead engineer will be responsible for and contribute to the overall development of EO/IR sensor subsystems, including Concept Development, Technology Trade Studies, Requirements Development and Derivation, Algorithm Development, Performance Analysis, Data Analysis, build and test of hardware prototypes. Candidate will be deputy to the current EO/IR fellow, aiding the Fellow in the associated Fellow-level SOW such as difficult problem resolution on multiple programs, recovery of critical milestones, strategic new capture efforts, and advanced technology research associated with R&AD.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in engineering, Optics, Lasers, Material Science, Chemistry, Physics or closely related STEM major with 20+ years of relevant experience; 18+ years with an MS; 15+ years with PhD;
Extensive work experience (Expert) with a few of the following areas related to EOIR systems: lasers, LiDAR, Sensing, surveillance, reconnaissance, electronic protection, ID, or adaptive technique
Demonstrated deep technical experience with sensor development, IR payloads, fiber optics
Exhibits an exceptional degree of ingenuity, creativity, and resourcefulness. Apply and/or develop highly advanced technologies, scientific principles, theories and concepts. Viewed as expert within the field. Able to communicate effectively at the highest levels. Viewed as expert in field within the corporation.
Extensive background in EO/IR and laser technology and system design for airborne or space platforms Information may form the basis of newly developed concepts, theories and products.
Extensive experience with EO/IR sensor component design and performance analysis Information may form the basis of newly developed concepts, theories and products.
Experience in the modeling of EO/IR systems to assess performance
Regularly takes a leadership role in providing insight and knowledge transfer to others on internal and external technical solutions to solve complex problems.
Extensive Knowledge of system engineering design methods, including requirements analysis and flow-down, specification derivation and interface control documentation
Serves as consultant to top management in long-range company planning concerning new or projected areas of technological research and advancements. Prime spokesperson on company’s technical capabilities and future directions. Often instrumental in attracting and obtaining major new company business
An active in-scope U.S. Government DoD Top Secret security clearance is required to start
Ability to obtain and maintain Special Program Access (PAR/SAP) prior to start

Nice To Haves

Master’s or PhD in Engineering, Optics, Lasers, Material Science, Chemistry, Physics, or closely related STEM discipline
Extensive experience in airborne EO/IR sensor systems, including end to end subsystem design, integration, and performance assessment on platform
Deep experience with high fidelity, physics based EO/IR performance models and optical modeling/design tools (e.g., Zemax/OpticStudio, Code V, FRED or equivalent)
Experience performing concept development and technology trade studies balancing performance, cost, schedule, and mission objectives
Background in algorithm development for EO/IR applications (e.g., detection, tracking, image processing, calibration) and associated performance analysis
Demonstrated experience leading multidisciplinary EO/IR teams through full lifecycle activities (requirements, design, integration, test, and verification/validation)
Strong experience in laboratory characterization and data analysis of EO/IR components and subsystems, including test planning and data reduction
Extensive use of optical metrology to measure parameters such as laser power, wavelength, pulse width, divergence and beam quality
Designs research and develop highly advanced new applications resulting in new product/business opportunities for the company
Acts independently to uncover and resolve issues associated with the development and implementation of operational programs. Plans R & D programs and recommends technological application programs to accomplish long range objectives. Work accomplished typically supports long-range strategic goals

Responsibilities

Candidate will work with the current Fellow and/or in their behalf, influencing DOW and industry standards and roadmaps
Lead the design, development, and integration of EO/IR sensor subsystems and components to meet platform mission objectives and guides development into a final product that has a direct impact on the sector
Develop, analyze, mature, implement, and translate customer requirements into hardware and software specifications
Lead and leverage industry experience to implement new and existing high fidelity, physics-based EOIR system performance models and optical modeling
Modeling/Developing / analyzing sensor performance, predicting performance as installed on an airborne platform
Solicit input from various stakeholders, synthesize data, and communicate results with demonstrated ability to formally present technical solutions to senior leadership
Ensure performance capabilities of new systems traded against cost and mission requirements and assess operational effectiveness of existing and emerging systems and capabilities in representative operational environments
Leads the EO/IR team through development/implementation activities
Builds and test hardware prototypes in a laboratory environment as well as perform characterization of EO/IR subsystems and component level parts

Benefits

RELOCATION ASSISTANCE: Relocation assistance may be available
health insurance coverage
life and disability insurance
savings plan
Company paid holidays and paid time off (PTO) for vacation and/or personal business
overtime
shift differential
discretionary bonus
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.