2027 Associate Signature Management & Survivability Engineer/Signature Management & Survivability Engineer
About The Position
Northrop Grumman is hiring Associate Signature Management and Survivability Engineers and Signature Management and Survivability Engineers for an on-site position in the Aeronautics Systems sector in El Segundo, California. The role develops and integrates advanced technology to reduce aircraft detectability in the electromagnetic spectrum. Engineers develop predictive analysis codes, build and test physical models, design and build test and verification equipment, and develop, test, and integrate specialty materials. They work with engineers from other disciplines to optimize integration of this technology on existing and future aircraft. The role requires the ability to obtain and maintain a U.S. Government security clearance and Program Special Access; U.S. citizenship is required. The position may require final approved clearance and access to start. Travel is 10% of the time, and relocation assistance may be available. The associate level requires a bachelor's degree in a related STEM field completed or in progress by August 2027. The engineer level requires a master's degree in a related STEM field completed or in progress by August 2027, or a bachelor's degree and two years of related engineering experience by that date.
Requirements
- Associate level: Complete or be completing a bachelor's degree from an accredited institution by August 2027.
- Associate level: Major in or have majored in Electrical Engineering, Electromagnetics, Aerospace Engineering, Aeronautical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Systems Engineering, Physics, Acoustics Engineering, or another related STEM program.
- Engineer level: Complete or be completing a master's degree from an accredited institution by August 2027, or complete or be completing a bachelor's degree from an accredited institution and have two years of related engineering experience by August 2027.
- Engineer level: Major in or have majored in Electrical Engineering, Electromagnetics, Aerospace Engineering, Aeronautical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Systems Engineering, Physics, Acoustics Engineering, or another related STEM program.
- Be able to obtain and maintain a U.S. Government security clearance and Program Special Access within a reasonable period, as determined by the company; U.S. citizenship is required.
- Final approved U.S. Government security clearance and Program Special Access may be required to start.
Nice To Haves
- Overall cumulative GPA of 3.00/4.0 or higher.
- Active Secret or Top Secret security clearance.
- Coursework and/or experience in Electrical Engineering.
- Coursework and/or experience in electromagnetics and/or aircraft survivability, or a comprehensive understanding of electromagnetic energy transmission through space and within materials.
- Programming experience in C++, MATLAB, Python, or other highly technical languages.
- Experience in signature integration, RCS design, analysis, and testing.
- Experience with CAD software such as CATIA, Unigraphics, or NX.
- Ability to use CAE and/or FEA tools such as FMS, Patran, or Cubit.
- Experience with 3D Method of Moments (MoM), such as SENTRi, and 3D Physical Optics (PO) codes such as Xpatch.
- Knowledge of and ability to use RCS data processing tools such as Knowbell, Saber, or Pioneer.
Responsibilities
- Develop and integrate advanced technology to reduce aircraft detectability in the electromagnetic spectrum.
- Develop and implement predictive analysis codes.
- Build and test physical models.
- Design, develop, and build test and verification equipment.
- Develop, test, and integrate specialty materials.
- Collaborate with engineers from other disciplines to optimize integration of the technology on existing and future aircraft.
Benefits
- Health insurance coverage
- Life insurance
- Disability insurance
- Savings plan
- Company-paid holidays
- Paid time off (PTO) for vacation and/or personal business
- Employees may be eligible for overtime, shift differential, and a discretionary bonus, depending on the position.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
