Requisition ID: R10177523

• Category: Engineering

• Location: Oklahoma City, Oklahoma, United States of America | Palmdale, California, United States of America

• Clearance Type: Secret

• Telecommute: No- Teleworking not available for this position

• Shift: 1st Shift (United States of America)

• Travel Required: Yes, 10% of the Time

• Relocation Assistance: Relocation assistance may be available

• Positions Available: 1

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.

Key Responsibilities:

• Lead a technical team of engineers and support IPT Lead in low observable and survivability analysis and techniques fostering growth for the team, good customer relations and service to the USG customer, and support proposal writing and estimating.

• Develops and integrates advanced technology to reduce the detectability of aircraft in the electromagnetic, infrared, visual and acoustic spectrums

• 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

Basic Qualifications: (the must-have's)

• Bachelor’s degree in a STEM discipline AND 16 years of related professional/military engineering experience, OR a Master’s degree AND 12 years of related professional/military engineering experience. *More for Sr. Staff Engineer.

• Must have strong experience and/or knowledge in signature reduction technology integration, RCS design, analysis, and testing with applicable material selections

• Must be an expert using 1D, 2D, and 3D computational electromagnetic (CEM) codes to develop solutions for survivable systems and components for sustainment

• Must be an expert with one or more CAD software solutions such as CATIA, Unigraphics, NX

• Must be willing and able to work independently and mentor junior engineers

• Must have an active DoD Secret clearance or higher

• Must be able to attain and maintain Special Program Access (PAR/SAP) within a reasonable amount of time as determined by business needs

Preferred Qualifications: (the nice to have's)

• Experience with Fighter RCS design for bomber

• Proficiency in RF modeling and testing at an indoor/outdoor RCS/RF test facility

• Experience with current LO aircraft repair and maintenance techniques and operations

• Operational experience with LO diagnostic, inspection and verification technologies (Tier 0-III)

• Knowledge with LO material systems and logistics/support required for field support

• Strong interpersonal communication and technical writing skills to enable effective personal interaction and collaboration with a multi-disciplined team and customers

• Ability to work with internal support organizations such as Global Supply Chain and Security

• Programming experience in C++, MATLAB, Python, or other highly technical languages

• Ability to use CAE and/or FEA tools (i.e. FMS, Patran, Cubit, etc.)

• Strong knowledge and ability with RCS data processing tools, such as Knowbell, SABER, or Pioneer

• Active/Current Special Program Access (PAR/SAP)

Salary Range: $149,800 - $274,700

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.

Employees may be eligible for 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 committed to hiring and retaining a diverse workforce. We are proud to be an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action 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/AA and Pay Transparency statement, please visit. U.S. Citizenship is required for all positions with a government clearance and certain other restricted positions.