Northrop Grumman is seeking a Principal Optical Engineer to work onsite at their Space Park facility in California. The role requires expertise in optical engineering and experience with seeker systems, necessitating a U.S. Government DoD Secret security clearance
Job Summary
This position serves as a linchpin in missions of paramount importance, defining the art of the possible from day one.
The role requires coordinating multi-disciplinary teams to ensure integrated seeker system solutions while overseeing error budgets and vendor activities.
Northrop Grumman offers a comprehensive Total Rewards package including health insurance, savings plans, and discretionary bonuses alongside base pay.
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Northrop Grumman is seeking a Principal Optical Engineer to work onsite at their Space Park facility in California. The role requires expertise in optical engineering and experience with seeker systems, necessitating a U.S. Government DoD Secret security clearance.
Salary
Base: $119,600.00 - $179,400.00; Bonus/Equity: Discretionary bonus and annual bonuses available; Benefits: Health insurance, life/disability insurance, savings plan, PTO
Skills & Requirements
Must-have
Active DoD Secret security clearance
Seeker development lifecycle experience
Optical imaging systems visible to LWIR
Earned Value reporting knowledge
Root cause and corrective action methodologies
Nice-to-have
Mentoring team members across diverse components
Experience with DOD missile defense programs
High proficiency in MATLAB and Python toolchains
Curious about exciting developments in space sector
Understanding of Fourier analysis and numerical analysis
Key Requirements
Bachelor's degree in Optical Engineering or Physics with 5 years experience
Master's degree with 3 years experience
Must have active US Government DoD Secret security clearance