Staffl Low Obsrv Surv Spec

Northrop Grumman; Palmdale (CA); On-site; USD 146,000 - 220,000; Full time

Job summary

Northrop Grumman in Palmdale, CA is seeking a Staff Low Observable Survivability Specialist to join our Aeronautics Systems Sector on-site.

The role involves performing survivability and threat analyses, testing and troubleshooting with diagnostic tools, and providing SME guidance on LO-related studies within IPTs.

Applicants must hold a degree with extensive experience and be eligible for US clearance; travel up to 25% may be required.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in engineering or related field required; advanced degree preferred.
• Experience in low observable supportability analysis/engineering.
• Active USG Secret clearance or higher (with BI within past 5 years) required.

Responsibilities

• Perform aircraft survivability analysis and Low Observable diagnostic testing to isolate anomalies.
• Provide threat system analysis and fleet signature health through diagnostic tools and analyses.
• Serve as SME for LO-related studies, modeling and simulations within IPT teams.

Skills

Low Observable

Survivability analysis

Threat analysis

Diagnostic testing

Education

Bachelor’s Degree in Engineering

Master’s/PhD in related field

Tools

Support equipment

Diagnostic tools

Job description

RELOCATION ASSISTANCE: No relocation assistance availableCLEARANCE REQUIRED FOR START: YesCLEARANCE TYPE: 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 is looking to add a Staff Low Observable Survivability Specialist to join our team at Aeronautics Systems Sector in Palmdale, CA. The candidate should be a self-starter with familiarity working in an Integrated Product Team construct.Roles and Responsibilities:Perform aircraft survivability analysis, operational employment analysis and Low Observable diagnostic testing/troubleshooting using support equipment and software tools to isolate anomalies and verify repairs. Provide threat system analysis, aircraft operations analysis, Low Observable system performance to include fleet signature health using diagnostic test equipment and analytical tools. Perform analysis on Low Observable data to identify component and system performance trends, identify component defects and identify potential areas of fleet-wide concern. Provide Subject Matter Expertise for Low Observable related studies, analysis, modeling and simulations. Participate in various process teams and ad hoc groups to develop Low Observable related system requirements, as well as operational employment plans and conceptsLevel Characteristics:Knowledge, Skills and Ability Apply advanced technical principles, theories, and concepts. Contributes to the development of new principles and concepts. Problem Solving Work on unusually complex technical problems and provide solutions which are highly innovative and ingenious. Discretion/Latitude Works under consultative direction toward predetermined long-range goals and objectives. Assignments are often self-initiated. Determine and pursue courses of action necessary to obtain desired results. Work checked through consultation and agreement with others rather than by formal review of superior. Impact Develops advanced technological ideas and guides their development into a final product. Erroneous decisions or recommendations would typically result in failure to achieve critical organizational objectives and effect the image of the organization technological capability. Liaison Serves as organization spokesperson on advanced projects and/or programs. Acts as advisor to management and customers on advanced technical research studies and applications.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 QualificationsBachelor’s Degree and 12 years of related engineering experience; OR a Master’s degree and 8 years of related engineering experience; OR a PhD and 4 years of related engineering experience.Experience in low observable supportability analysis/engineeringActive USG Secret clearance (with a background investigation within the past 5 years or enrolled into Continuous Evaluation).Ability to obtain and maintain initial Special Access Program (SAP) access via a Program Access Request (PAR). This SAP/PAR must be obtained prior to commencement of employment and must be obtained within a reasonable amount of time as determined by the company to meet its business needs.Ability to obtain and maintain subsequent SAP PARs following commencement of employment to be able to completely support statement of work.Preferred QualificationsCurrent applicable Special Access Program (SAP) clearance.Active USG Top Secret or higher clearance (with a background investigation within the past 5 years or enrolled into Continuous Evaluation).Active USG Top Secret SCI clearance (with a background investigation within the past 5 years or enrolled into Continuous Evaluation).Primary Level Salary Range: $146,300.00 - $219,500.00The 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.