Sr. Principal Optical Engineer - 4 (secret)  (space Park)

NORTHROP GRUMMAN

Space Park, CA, USA
Base: $149,300.00 - $223,900.00; bonus/equity: dis...
100% onsite
Active us dod secret security clearance
Seeker development lifecycle experience
Optical imaging systems visible to lwir
Northrop Grumman is seeking a Sr. Principal Optical Engineer for its Space Park location, requiring a Secret security clearance and offering relocation assistance. The role focuses on coordinating multi-disciplinary team efforts in the development and testing of seeker systems, with an emphasis on optical engineering and algorithm development

Job Summary

  • This position serves as a linchpin in missions of paramount importance, defining the art of the possible from day one within the Space Sector.
  • The role requires coordinating multi-disciplinary team efforts to ensure integration and performance at the seeker level and higher systems for hypersonic missile interceptors.
  • Northrop Grumman offers a comprehensive Total Rewards package including health insurance, savings plans, and discretionary bonuses alongside a base salary range of $149,300.00 - $223,900.00.

Matching Summary

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Northrop Grumman is seeking a Sr. Principal Optical Engineer for its Space Park location, requiring a Secret security clearance and offering relocation assistance. The role focuses on coordinating multi-disciplinary team efforts in the development and testing of seeker systems, with an emphasis on optical engineering and algorithm development.

Salary

Base: $149,300.00 - $223,900.00; Bonus/Equity: Discretionary bonus and annual bonuses available; Benefits: Health insurance, life/disability insurance, savings plan, PTO

Skills & Requirements

Must-have

  • Active US DoD Secret security clearance
  • Seeker development lifecycle experience
  • Optical imaging systems visible to LWIR
  • Earned Value reporting and management
  • Root cause and corrective action methodologies
  • Real-time hypersonic missile interceptor systems

Nice-to-have

  • Mentoring and cross-training team members
  • Experience with DOD missile defense programs
  • High proficiency in MATLAB and Python toolchains
  • Curious about exciting Northrop Grumman developments
  • Experience with relevant seeker con-ops

Key Requirements

  • Bachelor's degree in Optical Engineering or Physics with 8 years experience
  • Master's degree in Optical Engineering or Physics with 6 years experience
  • Active U.S. Government DoD Secret security clearance required at application
  • U.S. Citizenship required for government clearance positions
  • Team leadership experience in technical environments

Work Rights

Must have active US DoD Secret clearance

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