Senior Survivability Engineer – Optics & Clearance

Northrop Grumman; El Segundo (CA); On-site; USD 140,000 - 210,000; Full time

Job summary

Northrop Grumman Aeronautics Systems in El Segundo, California, seeks a Principal Engineer (Survivability, Level 4) to join our engineering team. You will apply advanced optical theory and raytrace methods to design survivable systems, using Zemax, FRED, Code V, and programming in C++, CUDA or Python.

The role requires a STEM degree with 8 years (or a Master’s with 6 years) of related experience and the ability to obtain and maintain a U.S. Government Secret Clearance.

Qualifications

• Bachelors in STEM with 8+ years or Masters with 6+ years of related engineering experience.
• Experience in optical design using applied optical theory or raytrace methods.
• Ability to obtain/maintain U.S. Government Secret Clearance.

Skills

Optical design

Raytrace methods

C++

CUDA

Python

Clearance eligibility

Education

Bachelor’s degree in STEM with 8 years experience

Master’s degree in STEM with 6 years experience

Tools

Zemax

FRED

Code V

Job description

Northrop Grumman Aeronautics Systems in El Segundo, California, seeks a Principal Engineer (Survivability, Level 4) to join our engineering team. You will apply advanced optical theory and raytrace methods to design survivable systems, using Zemax, FRED, Code V, and programming in C++, CUDA or Python.

The role requires a STEM degree with 8 years (or a Master’s with 6 years) of related experience and the ability to obtain and maintain a U.S. Government Secret Clearance.