2027 Associate Signature Management & Survivability Engineer/Signature Management & Survivability Engineer

Northrop Grumman • Melbourne, FL

8d • $72,400 - $130,800 • Onsite

About The Position

Northrop Grumman is seeking Signature Management and Survivability Engineers. This position will be located on-site at our Aeronautics Systems sector in Melbourne, FL. This position may be filled as either an Associate Signature Management and Survivability Engineer or Signature Management and Survivability Engineer. Develops and integrates advanced technology to reduce the detectability of aircraft in the electromagnetic spectrum. Develops and implements predictive analysis codes; builds and tests physical models; designs, develops, and builds test and verification equipment; and develops, tests, and integrates specialty materials. Works closely with engineers of other disciplines to optimize the integration of this technology on existing and future aircraft.

Requirements

• Be completing or has completed their Bachelor’s degree from an accredited institution by August 2027
• Be majoring in or having majored in Electrical Engineering, Electromagnetics, Aerospace Engineering, Aeronautical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Systems Engineering, Physics, Acoustics Engineering, or other related STEM degree program
• Be able to obtain and maintain a U.S. Government security clearance (U.S. citizenship is a pre-requisite) as well as Program Special access within a reasonable period of time, as determined by the company to meet its business needs (U.S. citizenship is a pre-requisite). Final approved U.S. Government security clearance (U.S. citizenship is a pre-requisite) as well as Program Special Access may be required to start.
• Be completing or has completed their Master’s degree from an accredited institution by August 2027 OR is completing their Bachelor's degree from an accredited institution and 2 years of related engineering experience by August 2027.

Nice To Haves

• Have an overall cumulative GPA of 3.00/4.0 or higher
• Active Secret security clearance or Top Secret security clearance
• Coursework and/or experience in Electrical Engineering
• Coursework and/or experience in electromagnetics and/or aircraft survivability; or 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 in one or more CAD software solutions such as CATIA, Unigraphics, or NX
• Ability to use CAE and/or FEA tools (FMS, Patran, Cubit, etc.)
• Experience with 3D Method of Moments (MoM) such as SENTRi and 3D Physical Optics (PO) codes such as Xpatch
• Knowledge and ability with RCS data processing tools, such as Knowbell, Saber, or Pioneer

Responsibilities

• Develops and integrates advanced technology to reduce the detectability of aircraft in the electromagnetic spectrum
• Develops and implements predictive analysis codes; builds and tests physical models; designs, develops, and builds test and verification equipment; and develops, tests, and integrates specialty materials
• Works closely with engineers of other disciplines to optimize the integration of this technology on existing and future aircraft

Benefits

• 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

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level