Sr. Principal Electro-Optical Subsystem I& T Engineer at Northrop Grumman

, , United States -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

07 Mar, 26

Salary

148300.0

Posted On

07 Dec, 25

Experience

10 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

Electro-Optical Systems, Integration, Testing, Test Plans, Data Analysis, Optical Alignment, Hardware Integration, Optical Design, Root Cause Analysis, Spectroradiometers, Zemax, LabVIEW, MATLAB, Python, CAD Software, Missile Systems

Industry

Description

RELOCATION ASSISTANCE: Relocation assistance may be available CLEARANCE TYPE: Secret TRAVEL: Yes, 10% of the Time Description 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 looking for a Sr. Principal Electro-Optical Subsystem I&T Engineer to support the Glide Phase Interceptor Program within the Launch Vehicles business unit in Chandler, Arizona. The Sr. Principal Electro-Optical Subsystem I& T Engineer, as part of the Seeker IPT, will support multi-disciplinary team efforts to integrate and test development/flight hardware, ensuring performance at the subassembly and seeker system level. The team is responsible for the integration and testing of development/flight hardware, characterize and evaluate performance of hardware, development of the seeker test suite, maintaining and calibrating optical test equipment, and ensuring representative data captured in support of the development physics-based models. The selected candidate should thrive in a fast-paced work environment with significantly diverse assignments and collaborative/team settings across all levels. Responsibilities: Assist in creating and documenting test plans, procedures, and test cases based on system requirements and design specifications. Support the integration of hardware, software, and firmware components to ensure system functionality and interoperability. Participate in executing test procedures, collecting data, and verifying that system components meet performance and design requirements. Assist in identifying, isolating, and resolving technical issues during the integration and testing phases, under guidance from senior engineers. Collect and analyze test data to validate system performance, report findings, and provide feedback for system improvements. Contribute to the preparation of detailed test reports, including observations, test configurations, and results. Help prepare and maintain test environments, setups, and instrumentation, ensuring all hardware and software resources are ready for testing. Work closely with multidisciplinary teams, including system engineers, design engineers, and project management, to align testing objectives with program goals. Perform basic compliance checks and ensure testing activities adhere to organizational and safety standards. Stay engaged in continuous technical learning and training to improve knowledge of integration and testing processes, tools, and methodologies. Basic Qualifications: Bachelor’s Degree in a STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering or Mathematics) discipline from an accredited university and 8 years of related experience or a Master’s degree in a STEM discipline and 0 years of experience Must have an active U.S. Government DoD Secret security clearance at time of application, current and within scope Basic knowledge of EO imaging systems ranging from the visible to LWIR spectrum Understanding in root cause and corrective action methodologies Prefers to be hands-on and work with hardware. Prefers to work independently with minimal guidance. Self-motivated and meticulous with work. Experience with free space alignment tools: autocollimators, theodolites, laser setups, optical alignment techniques Preferred Qualifications: BS/MS in Optical Engineering or Physics preferred Experience with missile systems and associated standards Previous experience with DOD missile defense programs Knowledge of EO systems including optical design, analysis and tolerancing, error budgets, opto-mech, and focal plane technologies in seeker applications Experience taking radiometric measurements using spectroradiometers, cameras, detectors. Experience with Zemax, CodeV, or FRED Experience setting up experimental layouts using CAD software such as Solidworks, NX, or Creo Experience integrating hardware using LabVIEW Proficiency with data analysis tools such as MATLAB or Python Primary Level Salary Range: $118,600.00 - $148,300.00 The above salary range represents a general guideline; however, Northrop Grumman considers a number of factors when determining base salary offers such as the scope and responsibilities of the position and the candidate's experience, education, skills and current market conditions. Depending on the position, employees may be eligible for overtime, shift differential, and a discretionary bonus in addition to base pay. 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. In addition, Northrop Grumman provides a variety of benefits including health insurance coverage, life and disability insurance, savings plan, Company paid holidays and paid time off (PTO) for vacation and/or personal business. The application period for the job is estimated to be 20 days from the job posting date. However, this timeline may be shortened or extended depending on business needs and the availability of qualified candidates. Northrop Grumman is an Equal Opportunity Employer, making decisions without regard to race, color, religion, creed, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, national origin, age, veteran status, disability, or any other protected class. For our complete EEO and pay transparency statement, please visit http://www.northropgrumman.com/EEO. U.S. Citizenship is required for all positions with a government clearance and certain other restricted positions. Existing Applicants: Need to update your contact information or email address? Once logged in, click on Candidate Home in the upper right corner and scroll to the bottom of that screen to see buttons for: Update Contact information to update your legal name, address, and phone number Edit Account Settings to edit your email address We are a pioneering company. With careers across all areas: air, cyber, land, sea and space – our 90,000 employees work as one to defend and define the future. Northrop Grumman careers and internships are as varied as your interests, with a lifetime of potential that will give you every opportunity to do your best work. Working together with people from many backgrounds, personal passions and disciplines, we share a drive to push the boundaries of science, technology and engineering to meet the ever evolving needs of our customers worldwide.

Responsibilities

The Sr. Principal Electro-Optical Subsystem I&T Engineer will support the integration and testing of development/flight hardware, ensuring performance at the subassembly and seeker system level. Responsibilities include creating test plans, executing test procedures, collecting data, and collaborating with multidisciplinary teams.