Senior Optical Payload Systems Architect for Space

Northrop Grumman Corp.

Redondo Beach (CA)

On-site

USD 142,000 - 213,000

Full time

12 days ago
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Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Dental & Vision coverage
401k
Educational Assistance
Life Insurance
Employee Assistance Programs & Work/Li
Paid Time Off
Health & Wellness Resources
Employee Discounts
Flexible Schedules

Job summary

Northrop Grumman Space Systems in Redondo Beach, California seeks a Senior Principal Optical Payload Systems Engineer to lead design and analysis of advanced optical payloads for space systems. You will shape architectures, perform trade studies, and model system performance across optical/RF domains.

The role requires 8+ years in engineering, DoD TS clearance, and strong leadership and communication skills. Relocation may be considered; extensive travel may be required.

Qualifications

  • Bachelor/Master/PhD in STEM discipline with significant engineering experience.
  • Strong leadership, verbal and written communication skills.
  • Experience designing, integrating, testing and operating optical and/or RF systems.

Responsibilities

  • Support new business acquisition and IRAD/technology development initiatives.
  • Define system architectures, conduct trade studies, and develop specifications.
  • Allocate and validate requirements; contribute to payload performance analysis.

Skills

Leadership
Communication skills
Optical/RF systems design
System engineering

Education

Bachelor degree in STEM
Master degree in STEM
PhD in STEM

Job description

Northrop Grumman Space Systems in Redondo Beach, California seeks a Senior Principal Optical Payload Systems Engineer to lead design and analysis of advanced optical payloads for space systems. You will shape architectures, perform trade studies, and model system performance across optical/RF domains.

The role requires 8+ years in engineering, DoD TS clearance, and strong leadership and communication skills. Relocation may be considered; extensive travel may be required.

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