Consulting Engineer Optical

Northrop Grumman • Redondo Beach, CA

60d

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 Space Systems is seeking a Consulting Engineer Optical to join our team. This position will be located in Redondo Beach, CA.

Requirements

• Bachelors of Science degree in a STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering, or Math) field from an accredited institution with a minimum of 16 years of experience developing optical subsystems in an aerospace environment; or 14 years of experience developing optical subsystems in an aerospace environment with a STEM Master's degree; or 12 years of experience developing optical subsystems in an aerospace environment with a STEM PhD
• Must have U.S. Citizenship with active or current TS/SCI clearance at time of application
• Experience developing space-based optical communication systems
• Experience providing technical direction to multi-disciplinary engineering teams to achieve mission success
• Experience working in a direct customer-facing role engaging with external technical leadership
• Experience working with external suppliers supporting the development of space-based optical communication systems payloads
• Experience developing interfaces and addressing host accommodation requirements for space-based payloads, including demonstrated knowledge of environmental testing requirements and protocols
• Experience developing and presenting briefing slides to senior leaders and executive level personnel

Nice To Haves

• Experience directly designing complex and hardened optical subsystems for space applications
• Demonstrated leadership in bridging from the design phase of a program to flight production, including design for manufacturability
• Experience serving in a Chief Engineer role
• Ability to make decisions in high pressure environments and maintain composure in stressful situations

Responsibilities

• Lead the development of architectures and requirements for optical communication / lasercom systems
• Lead multi-disciplinary teams to design and develop optical communication systems payloads
• Engage with senior customer leadership and external stakeholders to address multi-disciplinary technical challenges
• Take responsibility for attracting and obtaining new company business, including leadership roles on proposals and captures

Benefits

• Medical, Dental & Vision coverage
• 401k
• Educational Assistance
• Life Insurance
• Employee Assistance Programs & Work/Life Solutions
• Paid Time Off
• Health & Wellness Resources
• Employee Discounts
• Flexible Schedules: for example, the ability to work a 9/80 work schedule, which allows an employee to work a nine-hour day Monday through Thursday and take every other Friday off of work.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees