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Senior Engineer Engineer Survivability (Level 4 ) El Segundo

El SegundoOnsiteFull Timelevel 4Posted 1 month ago

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Required skills

  • Secret Clearance
  • STEM Degree

Role summary

Northrop Grumman is seeking a Senior Engineer Engineer Survivability (Level 4) to join their team in El Segundo, California. This role involves working on revolutionary systems and requires a STEM degree with 8 years of related engineering experience, or a Master's degree with 6 years of experience. Candidates must have experience in optical systems design using applied optical theory, raytrace methods, or specific software like Zemax, FRED, or Code V, and proficiency in C++, CUDA, or Python. The ability to obtain and maintain a U.S. Government Secret Clearance is mandatory. The company offers relocation assistance and a comprehensive benefits package.

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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 Aeronautics Systems is looking to add a Principal / Engineer Engineer Survivability (Level 4) to join our team in El Segundo, California.

Basic qualifications:

Level 4:

  • Bachelors Degree in a STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering or Mathematics) discipline and 8 years of related engineering experience; OR a Master’s degree in a STEM discipline and 6 years of related engineering experience.

  • Must have experience in one: design of optical systems using applied optical theory or raytrace methods or Zemax or FRED or Code V or C++, or CUDA or Python

  • The ability to obtain and maintain a U.S. Government Secret Clearance level within a reasonable amount of time as determined by the Company to meet its business needs

Preferred Qualifications:

  • Active U.S. Government Secret Clearance

Primary Level Salary Range: $0.00 - $0.00The 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.Read more

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