Sr Staff Engineer Electronics

Northrop Grumman; Melbourne (FL); On-site; USD 167,000 - 250,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Relocation assistance

Travel opportunities

Job summary

Northrop Grumman Corp. in Melbourne, FL is seeking a Sr. Staff EO/IR Engineer to lead the design, development, and integration of sensor subsystems for airborne platforms. The role requires transforming customer requirements into hardware and software specifications, and reporting results to senior leadership.

The position emphasizes advanced EO/IR modeling, high-fidelity optical tools, and collaboration across programs within the Avionics Organization. Top Secret clearance is required to start.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree in Engineering or closely related STEM field with extensive EO/IR experience.
• Deep technical experience with EO/IR sensor development, payloads, and laser tech.
• Experience leading multidisciplinary EO/IR teams and communicating results to senior leadership.

Responsibilities

• Lead the design, development, and integration of EO/IR sensor subsystems to meet mission objectives.
• Develop, mature, and translate customer requirements into hardware/software specs and interfaces.
• Model and analyze EO/IR sensor performance for airborne platforms and validate with lab data.

Skills

EO/IR engineering

sensor development

leadership

requirements analysis

data analysis

system engineering

Education

Bachelor’s Degree in Engineering

MS in Engineering

PhD (preferred)

Tools

Zemax/OpticStudio

Code V

FRED

Job description

RELOCATION ASSISTANCE: Relocation assistance may be availableCLEARANCE REQUIRED FOR START: YesCLEARANCE TYPE: Top SecretTRAVEL: Yes, 25% of the TimeDescriptionAt 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 Aeronautics Systems has an opening for a Sr. Staff EO/IR Engineer to join the team of qualified individuals on our Avionics Organization. This role is located onsite in Melbourne, Florida.The successful lead engineer will be responsible for and contribute to the overall development of EO/IR sensor subsystems, including Concept Development, Technology Trade Studies, Requirements Development and Derivation, Algorithm Development, Performance Analysis, Data Analysis, build and test of hardware prototypes.The Sr. Staff EO/IR Engineer in this role will be responsible for the following:Lead the design, development, and integration of EO/IR sensor subsystems and components to meet platform mission objectives and guides development into a final product that has a direct impact on the sectorDevelop, analyze, mature, implement, and translate customer requirements into hardware and software specificationsLead and leverage industry experience to implement new and existing high fidelity, physics-based EOIR system performance models and optical modelingModeling/Developing / analyzing sensor performance, predicting performance as installed on an airborne platformSolicit input from various stakeholders, synthesize data, and communicate results with demonstrated ability to formally present technical solutions to senior leadership.Collaborates with and contributes to CoTE EO/IR discipline and other programs on best practices, problem solving, knowledge sharing.Ensure performance capabilities of new systems traded against cost and mission requirements and assess operational effectiveness of existing and emerging systems and capabilities in representative operational environments.Leads the EO/IR team through development/implementation activities.Ability to build and test hardware prototypes in a laboratory environment as well as perform characterization of EO/IR subsystems and component level partsBasic Qualifications:T06 (Sr. Staff Engineer): Bachelor’s Degree in Engineering, Optics, Lasers, Material Science, Chemistry, Physics or closely related STEM major with 14 years of relevant experience; 12 years with an MS; 10 years with PhD;Extensive work experience (Mastery) with one of the following areas related to EOIR systems: lasers, LiDAR, Sensing, surveillance, reconnaissance, electronic protection, ID, or adaptive techniqueDemonstrated deep technical experience with sensor development, IR payloads, fiber opticsExtensive background in EO/IR and laser technology and system design for airborne or space platformsExtensive experience with EO/IR sensor component design and performance analysisExperience in the modeling of EO/IR systems to assess performanceRegularly takes a leadership role in providing insight and knowledge transfer to others on internal and external technical solutions to solve complex problemsKnowledge of system engineering design methods, including requirements analysis and flow-down, specification derivation and interface control documentationServe as organization spokesperson on multiple advanced projects and/or programs that have a direct impact on the sector (both technical and non-technical)An active in-scope U.S. Government DoD Top Secret security clearance is required to startAbility to obtain and maintain Special Program Access (PAR/SAP) prior to startPreferred Qualifications:Master’s or PhD in Engineering, Optics, Lasers, Material Science, Chemistry, Physics, or closely related STEM disciplineExtensive experience in airborne EO/IR sensor systems, including end to end subsystem design, integration, and performance assessment on platformDeep experience with high fidelity, physics based EO/IR performance models and optical modeling/design tools (e.g., Zemax/OpticStudio, Code V, FRED or equivalent)Experience performing concept development and technology trade studies balancing performance, cost, schedule, and mission objectivesBackground in algorithm development for EO/IR applications (e.g., detection, tracking, image processing, calibration) and associated performance analysis.Demonstrated experience leading multidisciplinary EO/IR teams through full lifecycle activities (requirements, design, integration, test, and verification/validation)Strong experience in laboratory characterization and data analysis of EO/IR components and subsystems, including test planning and data reductionUse of optical metrology to measure parameters such as laser power, wavelength, pulse width, divergence and beam qualityPrimary Level Salary Range: $166,500.00 - $249,700.00The above salary range represents a general guideline; however, Northrop Grumman considers a number of factors when determining base salary offers such as the scope and responsibilities of the position and the candidate's experience, education, skills and current market conditions.Depending on the position, employees may be eligible for overtime, shift differential, and a discretionary bonus in addition to base pay. Annual bonuses are designed to reward individual contributions as well as allow employees to share in company results. Employees in Vice President or Director positions may be eligible for Long Term Incentives. In addition, Northrop Grumman provides a variety of benefits including health insurance coverage, life and disability insurance, savings plan, Company paid holidays and paid time off (PTO) for vacation and/or personal business.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.