Staff Engineer - Survivability (Melbourne FL)

Northrop Grumman Corp. (AU); Melbourne (FL); On-site; USD 168,200 - 252,200; Full time

Job summary

Northrop Grumman in Melbourne, Florida, is seeking a Staff Engineer – Survivability to enhance aircraft survivability through advanced materials and processes. You will join a multidisciplinary team to determine how survivability technologies can be integrated into air‑based systems within the NGAS portfolio.

The role requires a strong background in electromagnetics and RCS/LO technologies, with experience in CAD tools and programming.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in STEM with 12 years of related engineering experience (or Master’s with 10 years; PhD with 8 years).
• Applied electromagnetics and/or aircraft survivability; or comprehensive understanding of electromagnetic energy transmission through space and within materials.
• Experience in CAD software such as CATIA, Unigraphics, or NX.
• Ability to transfer and maintain the final adjudicated U.S. Government Secret Security Clearance (must be in‑scope or enrolled in Continuous Evaluation).

Responsibilities

• Develops and integrates advanced technology to reduce the detectability of aircraft in the electromagnetic spectrum.
• Develops and implements predictive analysis codes; builds and tests physical models; designs, develops, and builds test and verification equipment; and develops, tests, and integrates specialty materials.
• Works closely with engineers of other disciplines to optimize the integration of this technology on existing and future aircraft.

Skills

Electromagnetics

Survivability engineering

RCS analysis

CAD design

Programming

Education

Bachelor’s Degree in STEM

Master’s Degree in STEM

PhD in STEM

Tools

CATIA

Unigraphics

NX

Patran

Cubit

Job description

Description

Relocation assistance may be available.

CLEARANCE REQUIRED FOR START: Yes

CLEARANCE TYPE: Secret

TRAVEL: Yes, 10% of the time

At 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.

Please note that this opportunity is contingent on program funding. Start dates are determined after funding confirmation.

Northrop Grumman has an opening for a Staff Engineer – Survivability to join our team of qualified, diverse individuals. This position will be located in Melbourne, Florida. The Survivability Engineer will be essential in enhancing the survivability of defense systems through the application of advanced materials and processes.

The qualified applicant will support a diverse portfolio of research and technology development activities. As part of your assignment, you will work as part of a multidisciplinary team to determine how survivability technologies can best be integrated into air‑based systems within the NGAS portfolio.

Northrop Grumman is one of the industry leaders in Stealth Technology. As such, we are involved in all phases of development, production, and maintenance of Low Observable (LO) platforms. We are currently looking for experienced Low Observable / Survivability Engineers to work on a variety of challenging projects. One area where we are in need of talent is Radar Cross Section (RCS) Analysis.

Essential Duties

• Develops and integrates advanced technology to reduce the detectability of aircraft in the electromagnetic spectrum.
• Develops and implements predictive analysis codes; builds and tests physical models; designs, develops, and builds test and verification equipment; and develops, tests, and integrates specialty materials.
• Works closely with engineers of other disciplines to optimize the integration of this technology on existing and future aircraft.

The selected candidate will be required to work full‑time, on‑site at our facility. There is no remote/hybrid/telework available for this position. Travel up to 25% may be required.

Basic Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree in a STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering, or Mathematics) discipline and 12 years of related engineering experience; OR a Master’s degree in a STEM discipline and 10 years of related engineering experience; OR a PhD in a STEM discipline and 8 years of related engineering experience.
• Applied electromagnetics and/or aircraft survivability; or comprehensive understanding of electromagnetic energy transmission through space and within materials.
• Experience in one or more CAD software solutions such as CATIA, Unigraphics, or NX.
• Your ability to transfer and maintain the final adjudicated U.S. Government Secret Security Clearance (must be in‑scope or enrolled in Continuous Evaluation) and any program access(es) required for the position within a reasonable period of time, as determined by the Company.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience in signature integration, RCS design, analysis, and testing.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Ability to use CAE and/or FEA tools (i.e., FMS, Patran, Cubit, etc.).
• Proven experience with 3D Method of Moments (MoM) such as SENTRi and 3D Physical Optics (PO) codes such as Xpatch.
• Programming experience in C++, MATLAB, Python, or other highly technical languages.
• Knowledge and ability with RCS data processing tools, such as Knowbell, Saber, or Pioneer.
• An active U.S. Government issued Top Secret security clearance and/or previous SAP/SAR clearance.

Salary and Benefits

Primary Level Salary Range: $168,200.00 – $252,200.00.

The 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.

Equal Opportunity Employer

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.