Sr Staff Engineer Optical
About The Position
Northrop Grumman Space Systems is seeking a Senior Staff Engineer Optical to join its team in Redondo Beach, California. The role focuses on space-based electro-optical/infrared (EO/IR) payloads, including architecture and requirements development, optical performance modeling and analysis, and verification and testing of optical hardware and subsystems. The engineer will work with external suppliers to resolve technical and execution challenges and engage with senior customer leadership and other stakeholders on multidisciplinary technical issues. Travel is required 25% of the time. No relocation assistance is available. A clearance is not required to start, but the candidate must be able to obtain and maintain an active U.S. Government security clearance.
Requirements
- A bachelor's degree in a STEM field from an accredited institution and at least 14 years of experience developing optical subsystems in an aerospace environment; or a STEM master's degree and at least 12 years of that experience; or a STEM Ph.D. and at least 10 years of that experience.
- U.S. citizenship and the ability to obtain and maintain an active U.S. Government security clearance.
- Experience developing space-based EO/IR payloads, including design, modeling, analysis, performance verification, and testing.
- Experience working with external suppliers supporting development of space-based optical payloads.
- Experience with optical development software tools, including CODE V, FRED, and MATLAB.
Nice To Haves
- Demonstrated experience bridging a program from the design phase to hardware delivery.
- An active U.S. Government Top Secret clearance with a background investigation date within six years, or active U.S. Government SCI access with a Single Scope Background Investigation completed within the last five years.
Responsibilities
- Lead the development of architectures and requirements for space EO/IR payloads.
- Execute optical performance modeling and analysis.
- Perform verification and testing of optical hardware and subsystems.
- Work with external suppliers to address technical and execution challenges.
- Engage with senior customer leadership and external stakeholders to address multidisciplinary technical challenges.
Benefits
- Health insurance coverage
- Life insurance
- Disability insurance
- Savings plan
- Company-paid holidays
- Paid time off for vacation and/or personal business
- Potential overtime and shift differential, depending on the position
- Potential discretionary bonus
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Senior
