Senior Optical Subsystem I&T Engineer — Secret Clearance

Northrop Grumman; United States; On-site; USD 108,000 - 162,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Relocation assistance

Job summary

Northrop Grumman Space Systems in Chandler, AZ, is seeking a Principal Optical Subsystem I&T Engineer to support the Seeker IPT and lead integration and testing of EO hardware. The role requires a Bachelor's in a related field and 5 years of relevant experience, or a Master's, and the ability to obtain a DoD Secret clearance.

You will work with multidisciplinary teams in a fast-paced environment. Candidates should have hands-on experience with optical systems, testing, and documentation; travel

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Optical Engineering, Physics, Electrical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, or related field; 5+ years of relevant experience, or a Master's degree.
• Ability to obtain DoD Secret clearance at application time.
• Experience with optical/electro-optical systems handling and test methodologies.

Responsibilities

• Support integration and testing of EO subsystems, including hardware setup and test execution.
• Develop and review test plans and procedures from system requirements.
• Execute tests, collect data, and help verify performance.
• Maintain and calibrate optical test equipment and lab environments.
• Document test results and prepare reports for stakeholders.
• Collaborate with systems engineers, design teams, and program management.
• Follow safety and government standards in lab activities.
• Participate in team meetings and training to grow skills.
• Support root cause analysis and continuous improvement.

Skills

Teamwork

Communication

Technical writing

Hands-on hardware

Education

Bachelor's or Master's degree in Optical Eng / Physics / Electrical Eng / Mechanical Eng

Tools

Zemax

Code V

FRED

Job description

Northrop Grumman Space Systems in Chandler, AZ, is seeking a Principal Optical Subsystem I&T Engineer to support the Seeker IPT and lead integration and testing of EO hardware. The role requires a Bachelor's in a related field and 5 years of relevant experience, or a Master's, and the ability to obtain a DoD Secret clearance.

You will work with multidisciplinary teams in a fast-paced environment. Candidates should have hands-on experience with optical systems, testing, and documentation; travel