Principal Survivability Engineer – Optical Systems (Secret)

Northrop Grumman; United States; On-site; USD 140,000 - 190,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance coverage

Life and disability insurance

Savings plan

Company paid holidays

Paid time off (PTO)

Job summary

Northrop Grumman Aeronautics Systems seeks a Principal/Engineer in Survivability (Level 4) in El Segundo, CA. The role requires advanced STEM degrees and strong experience in optical design and ray-trace methods, with programming in C++/Python.

Preferred is an active U.S. Government Secret Clearance. The position offers competitive compensation, potential bonuses, and comprehensive benefits within a leading defense contractor.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's or Master's in a STEM discipline with required years of experience.
• Experience in optical design methods or programming (C++, Python, Zemax, Code V).
• Active U.S. Government Secret Clearance preferred.

Skills

Optical design

Ray-trace methods

C++

Python

CUDA

Education

Bachelor's degree in STEM

Master’s degree in STEM

Tools

Zemax

FRED

Code V

Job description

Northrop Grumman Aeronautics Systems seeks a Principal/Engineer in Survivability (Level 4) in El Segundo, CA. The role requires advanced STEM degrees and strong experience in optical design and ray-trace methods, with programming in C++/Python.

Preferred is an active U.S. Government Secret Clearance. The position offers competitive compensation, potential bonuses, and comprehensive benefits within a leading defense contractor.