2027 Fall CoOp Survivability Engineer

Northrop Grumman; El Segundo (CA); On-site; USD 26,000 - 45,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Relocation assistance

Job summary

Northrop Grumman is seeking a Survivability Engineer Co-Op for Fall 2027 in El Segundo, CA. The role offers exposure to low observable, signature design, and system integration across RF, IR, VIS, and acoustic spectrums.

The candidate must be enrolled in a STEM degree, able to obtain a Secret clearance, and able to secure SAP access prior to employment. Relocation assistance may be available.

Qualifications

• Enrolled full-time in a STEM undergraduate or graduate program and plan to graduate after Aug 2028.
• Must be able to obtain and maintain U.S. Government Secret security clearance prior to employment.
• Must be able to obtain Special Access Program (SAP) access via PAR before employment.

Responsibilities

• Assist Survivability sub-discipline activities across RF/IR/VIS/Acoustic spectrums.
• Support design, integration and testing of survivability systems.
• Coordinate with designers and engineers to meet survivability requirements.
• Assist in RCS/RF tests planning, execution and reporting.

Skills

Onsite work ability

STEM mindset

Clearance eligibility

Education

STEM degree (undergrad/grad)

Job description

RELOCATION ASSISTANCE: Relocation assistance may be available

CLEARANCE REQUIRED FOR START: Yes

CLEARANCE TYPE: SAP

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 is seeking a Survivability Engineer for a Fall 2027 Co-Op. This position will be located at our Aeronautics Systems Sector in El Segundo, CA. As a Co-Op, the qualified candidate will gain exposure and insight into developing, delivering, and maintaining Survivable systems. The Co-Op will apply fundamental understanding of relevant physics and scientific principles from the classroom, as they learn what it means to be low observable from clean-sheet design through sustainment. During the semester, the qualified candidate may support one or more of the sub-disciplines within Survivability:

• Component- and system-level signature design, modeling, and analysis in the electromagnetic (EM) / radio frequency (RF), infrared (IR), visual (VIS) and/or acoustic spectrums
• RF measurement / testing (Tiers 0-3), with post-test data analysis
• Liaison engineering, supporting technicians with job inspections, defect disposition and guidance, and all-up system assessments
• Material & Process development, testing, and application
• Mission Systems design, integration and test

The qualified candidate may also support one or more of the key responsibilities of a Survivability Engineer, which include, but are not limited to:

• Coordinating with designers and supportability / maintainability engineers to ensure component and system compliance with Survivability requirements
• Developing and integrating advanced technology to reduce system detectability
• Implementing and manipulating analytical codes; building and analyzing virtual models, optimizing designs, troubleshooting issues, and performing trend analysis
• Designing, planning, and executing RCS/RF tests (Tier 0-3), to include determining test requirements, selecting testing methods and measurements, operating and maintaining equipment, executing setup and test events, and delivering pre-/post-test reports
• Analyzing component and system test results and delivering recommendations on materials, capabilities, and other aspects of Survivability performance
• Coordinating with suppliers / vendors on material, technology, and equipment design, delivery, implementation and test, to include developing requirements, writing SOWs, providing engineering oversight, and tracking / reporting performance

Basic Qualifications:

A candidate, regardless of age and hiring source, must meet ALL of the below criteria. The candidate must:

• Be able to work onsite full-time during the Fall 2027 semester (estimated August 2027 - December 2027)
• Be enrolled full-time and pursuing an undergraduate or graduate degree from an accredited college/university AND graduating after August 2028
• Be majoring in a STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering or Math) degree
• Be able to obtain and maintain a U.S. Government Secret security clearance prior to commencement of employment
• Be able to obtain and maintain Special Access Program (SAP) access via a Program Access Request (PAR). This SAP/PAR must be obtained prior to commencement of employment and must be obtained within a reasonable amount of time, as determined by the company to meet its business needs

Preferred Qualifications:

• Understanding of, or experience in, one or more of the Survivability sub-disciplines, across one or more of the spectrums (RF, IR, Visual, Acoustic), including design and analysis, measurement, integration and test, mission system integration, and liaison engineering
• Experience working across engineering disciplines to establish requirements and develop a balanced design that meets the customer’s mission objectives
• Experience in one or more CAD tools (CATIA, NX, etc.)
• Programming / scripting experience in Python, C/C++, Matlab, or other language
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Active U.S. Government Secret security clearance (or higher)

Intern Pay Range:

• Undergraduate: $18.50 - $33.50/hour
• Master’s: $26.25 - $41.50/hour

At Northrop Grumman, our internship pay rates are standardized and take into account three main factors: the anticipated graduation date of the individual, the cost of labor of the geographic location, and whether the internship is considered technical or administrative.

campusjobs 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.