SpaceX was founded under the belief that a future where humanity is out exploring the stars is fundamentally more exciting than one where we are not. Today SpaceX is actively developing the technologies to make this possible, with the ultimate goal of enabling human life on Mars.
MECHANICAL ENGINEER, FALCON LAUNCH SYSTEMS
As a member of the Falcon Launch team, you will work with a group of engineers across multiple disciplines to design, build, activate, and maintain infrastructure that will enable our accelerating manifest of Falcon 9 and Falcon Heavy commercial, crew and Starlink launches. This team is responsible for delivery and maintenance of mechanical systems to support this effort. This position is based in Vandenberg Space Force Base, CA.
RESPONSIBILITIES
* Design and develop mechanical and fluid ground systems for the Falcon 9 vehicles including launch pad, piping or fluid storage
* Perform structural analysis of components and systems
* Use your well-rounded technical knowledge to display proficiency in basic structural sizing, mechanisms, and design while making development decisions based on cost and schedule considerations
* Demonstrate complete end-to-end project ownership in support of successful testing and implementation of the hardware you design
* Coordinate with engineers from other disciplines (civil, structural, electrical, controls, etc.) to establish a complete system design
BASIC QUALIFICATIONS
* Bachelor's degree in an engineering discipline
* 1+ years of hands-on experience with mechanical and/or fluid systems in the design, manufacturing, or implementation phases (class projects and/or internship experience qualifies)
PREFERRED SKILLS AND EXPERIENCE
* Experience using a CAD software design package (e.g. NX, CATIA, ProE, Solidworks)
* Experience using FEM software to perform structural analysis (e.g. ANSYS, FEMAP)
* Familiarity with welded structures, welding processes and fluid systems
* Familiarity with standard process equipment (piping, piping components, valves, pumps)
* Familiarity with various manufacturing techniques and machine tools (e.g. welding, mill, lathe, waterjet, plasma)
* Previous experience managing large CAD assembly models and drawings
* Ability to work well in an integrated collaborative team environment including daily interactions with technicians, engineers, and managers
* Ability to prioritize and execute tasks in a fast-paced, dynamic environment
* Passion for hands on work when needed to enable project completion
ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS:
* Ability to pass Space Force background checks for Vandenberg and Cape Canaveral
* Willing to travel to other SpaceX locations as necessary
* Work schedule may vary depending on site operational needs, and flexibility is required
* Lifting, standing, climbing, bending, grasping, sitting, pulling, pushing, stretching, and carrying are generally required to perform the functions of this position
COMPENSATION AND BENEFITS:
Pay range:
Launch Engineer/Level I: $95,000.00 - $115,000.00/per year
Launch Engineer/Level II: $110,000.00 - $130,000.00/per year
Your actual level and base salary will be determined on a case-by-case basis and may vary based on the following considerations: job-related knowledge and skills, education, and experience.
Base salary is just one part of your total rewards package at SpaceX. You may also be eligible for long-term incentives, in the form of company stock, stock options, or long-term cash awards, as well as potential discretionary bonuses and the ability to purchase additional stock at a discount through an Employee Stock Purchase Plan. You will also receive access to comprehensive medical, vision, and dental coverage, access to a 401(k) retirement plan, short and long-term disability insurance, life insurance, paid parental leave, and various other discounts and perks. You may also accrue 3 weeks of paid vacation and will be eligible for 10 or more paid holidays per year. Employees accrue paid sick leave pursuant to Company policy which satisfies or exceeds the accrual, carryover, and use requirements of the law.
ITAR REQUIREMENTS:
* To conform to U.S. Government export regulations, applicant must be a (i) U.S. citizen or national, (ii) U.S. lawful, permanent resident (aka green card holder), (iii) Refugee under 8 U.S.C. § 1157, or (iv) Asylee under 8 U.S.C. § 1158, or be eligible to obtain the required authorizations from the U.S. Department of State. Learn more about the ITAR here.
SpaceX is an Equal Opportunity Employer; employment with SpaceX is governed on the basis of merit, competence and qualifications and will not be influenced in any manner by race, color, religion, gender, national origin/ethnicity, veteran status, disability status, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, mental or physical disability or any other legally protected status.
Applicants wishing to view a copy of SpaceX's Affirmative Action Plan for veterans and individuals with disabilities, or applicants requiring reasonable accommodation to the application/interview process should reach out to ************************.
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Senior Principal Engineer Software - Embedded Development (Multiple Locations)
Northrop Grumman Corp. (JP 4.7
El Segundo, CA jobs
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.
Northrop Grumman Aeronautics Systems is looking to add a Senior Principal Software Engineer - Embedded Development to join our team of qualified and diverse individuals. This position can be located in San Diego CA, El Segundo CA, Palmdale CA or Oklahoma City OK.
Candidates will work on software supporting various systems in all phases of the software development lifecycle including requirements, design, development, integration, and test. The position requires working knowledge of the full development life-cycle processes that acknowledge technical, schedule, and cost constraints. Candidates must exhibit strong leadership characteristics in coordinating with multiple teams and managing tasks.
Roles and Responsibilities will include but not limited to:
Design, development, maintenance, and execution of automated software tests for qualification of embedded software products
Experienced in working in a lab environment on an Agile project
Knowledge of, and experience working in, all phases for the Software Development Lifecycle
Analyze requirements allocated to computer software configuration items (CSCI).
Develop detailed, clear, and concise technical documentation.
Candidate will work with software developers and other engineers, as needed, to help diagnose and identify the root cause of problems found during software installation, integration, acceptance test, and operational events.
Submit detailed problem reports for errors found.
Candidates must be comfortable in development, lab, and operational environments, as well as be able to collaborate closely with system engineers, hardware designers, integration/test engineers, and program leadership.
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 10% may be required.
Basic Qualifications:
Bachelor's Degree in a STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering or Mathematics) discipline with 8 years of related engineering experience; OR a Master's degree in a STEM discipline and 6 years of related engineering experience OR a PhD degree in a STEM discipline and 4 years of related engineering experience
Experience with safety‑critical embedded real time software.
Experience with UAV route planning, routing algorithms or other geometrically based algorithms.
Experience with developing software and scripts in C/C++, and Python.
Experience with software development methodologies and frameworks such as waterfall and / or Agile for all phases of the software development life cycle.
Experience with software change control, change management, and CI/CD tools such as: Atlassian tool suite, GitHub, GitLab, AND/OR Jenkins.
Experience with software architecture, design, implementation, integration, debugging, and testing safety‑critical embedded real time software written in C/C++ running on real-time operating systems such as: VxWorks, Integrity, AND/OR Real Time Embedded Linux.
Familiarity with static code analysis tools such as: Coverity, SonarQube, and Fortify.
Familiarity with using MATLAB
Active in‑Scope, DoD Top Secret clearance.
Preferred Qualifications:
Current Special Program Access
Previous experience with existing system
Differentiating characteristics include demonstrated leadership, excellent teamwork, and excellent oral and written communication.
Recent experience and proficiency with multi‑threaded programming in C/C++ for real time systems.
Experience with SOAP and Java services.
Recent experience and proficiency with scripting languages such as Python, MATLAB, JavaScript, AND/OR Bash.
Primary Level Salary Range: $116,300.00 - $213,400.00
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.
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 *********************************** U.S. Citizenship is required for all positions with a government clearance and certain other restricted positions.
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$116.3k-213.4k yearly 1d ago
Sr/Principal DevOps Engineer (Top Secret) Space Systems (El Segundo)
Northrop Grumman Corp. (Au 4.7
El Segundo, CA jobs
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.
We have an opening for a DevOps Engineer to join our team of qualified, diverse individuals in the Tactical Space organization. This position will be in El Segundo, CA . This work will primarily be performed in a SCIF environment, so onsite work is required.
Job Responsibilities
In this role you will:
Automate cloud native technologies, deploy applications, and provision critical infrastructure
Work with microservices and distributed application architecture, such as containers, Kubernetes, and/or serverless technology
Work within the OpenStack cloud ecosystem to configure and deploy optimized infrastructure
Ensure monitoring and health of the resources deployed via Nagios or other enterprise management solutions
Support TIMs, input into the infrastructure portion of a Ground ICD
Provide hands-on support to install Mission Unique Software on vendor's network(s)
Document procedures used during deployment cycles
Experience with operational monitoring tools
Work with the fellow DevOps team and play a mentoring role to cross-train and grow technical talent across DevOps team and assist in troubleshooting tasks
Implement clean and maintainable infrastructure-as-code that adheres to industry best practices, terraform
To be successful in this role you should have:
Ability to thrive in a fast-paced environment with quick turnaround times and shifting priorities
Proven troubleshooting skills and willingness to take on unfamiliar challenges
3+ years of experience with Infrastructure as Code (IaC), Terraform, & Ansible
3+ years of experience in Linux tools/automation and shell scripting
3+ years of experience in Python
1+ years of experience with OpenStack management
3+ years of experience with Docker containerization, Kubernetes (K8s) preferred
3+ years of experience with continuous integration/deployment tools such as Jenkins or GitLab
3+ years creating, executing, and troubleshooting complex, automated processes used to configure servers and/or deploy code
In this role, you will support High-Side DevOps team members and will be a technical lead for this team.
Basic Qualifications
Principal DevOps Engineer
Bachelor's degree (STEM field preferred, ideally Computer Science or Engineering) and 5 years of experience; OR a master's degree and 3 years: or 1 year [outside of internships/graduate research/etc.] w/ a PhD). Experience can be considered in lieu of degree
3+ year(s) of DevOps or software development experience
3+ years in a technical leadership role managing technical objectives and Jira metrics reporting
Adjacent technologies
may
be considered (AWS, Virtualization)
U.S. Citizenship with a current or active Top-Secret clearance at time of application
Sr. Principal DevOps Engineer
Bachelor's degree (STEM field preferred, ideally Computer Science or Engineering), and 9 years of experience; OR a master's degree and 7 years: OR a PhD and 4 years. Experience can be considered in lieu of degree.
5+ year(s) of DevOps or software development experience
5+ years in a technical leadership role managing technical objectives and Jira metrics reporting
Adjacent technologies
may
be considered (AWS, Virtualization)
U.S. Citizenship with a current or active Top-Secret clearance at time of application
The Northrop Grumman Tactical Space Division is a strategic partner specializing in commercial and classified partnerships with the design, delivery, operation and sustainment of satellites and human spacecraft. We support science and space exploration through our various partnerships, including NASA's Artemis program with the goal to return humans to the Moon in 2024 and the TESS (Transiting Exoplanet Survey Satellite) program that has discovered more than twenty confirmed plants. Recognized as an industry leader, we also develop highly specialized space and satellite components.
Northrop Grumman offers a competitive and robust benefits program.
As a full-time employee of Northrop Grumman, you are eligible for our robust benefits package including:
Medical
Dental & Vision coverage
401k
Educational Assistance
Life Insurance
Employee Assistance Programs & Work/Life Solutions
Paid Time Off
Health & Wellness Resources
Employee Discounts
Flexible Schedules (For example the ability to work a 9/80 work schedule, which allows an employee to work a nine-hour day Monday through Thursday and take every other Friday off of work)
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Salary Range: $110,300.00 - $165,500.00Salary Range 2: $137,400.00 - $206,000.00
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.
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 *********************************** U.S. Citizenship is required for all positions with a government clearance and certain other restricted positions.
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$137.4k-206k yearly 5d ago
Senior Principal Engineer Software - Embedded and Real Time (Multiple Locations)
Northrop Grumman Corp. (Au 4.7
San Diego, CA jobs
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 Aeronautics Systems has an opening for an Senior Principal Engineer Software - Embedded & Real Time to join our team of qualified, diverse individuals within our Software organization. This position can be located in Melbourne FL, El Segundo CA, or San Diego CA.
In this role you will design, develop, integrate and test software for our end-user customers and businesses. Specifically, you will be responsible for the design, architecture, development, and administration of embedded and real time systems. You will work with multi-disciplinary teams, such as with Systems Engineering, Test Automation, DevSecOps and Systems Test, in an Agile software development environment. You will analyze system capabilities to resolve problems on program intent, output requirements, input data acquisition, programming techniques and controls.
Essential Functions:
Work in a fast-paced environment with high expectations, significantly diverse assignments, and collaborative team settings across all levels
Participate in the full software development life cycle including requirements, design, implementation, qualification, and delivery of software products to our customers
Operate in an embedded technology development environment working with real time operating systems for use in flight and safety critical systems
Work in Agile Scrum teams to develop software products for multiple software baselines
Basic Qualifications:
Bachelor's degree in a STEM discipline (Science, Technology, Engineering or Math) with 8 years of related experience; OR Masters degree in a STEM discipline with 6 years of experience; OR PhD with 4 years of related experience
Demonstrated Professional Experience developing software and scripts in C, Object Oriented C++ AND/OR Python for Safety-Critical applications/Systems within the last 2 years.
Demonstrated Professional Experience Architecting, Designing, Modeling, Implementing, Maintaining, Integrating, Debugging, Verifying and Qualifying Safety-Critical Embedded Real Time Software written in OO C++ running on Real-Time Operating Systems such as: VxWorks, Integrity, AND/OR Real Time Embedded Linux within the last 1 years.
Demonstrated Professional Experience with Static & Dynamic Code Analysis Tools and Fuzzing Tools such as: Coverity, SonarQube, AND/OR Fortify within the last 1 years.
Active Secret DoD Security Clearance
Ability to obtain and maintain Special Access Program (PAR)
Preferred Qualifications:
Ability to collaborate with systems engineers, hardware designers and integration/test engineers to develop and maintain complex software systems
Recent Demonstrated Professional Experience with DOORs AND/OR Software Requirement Specification Testing using Simulators, automated scripting languages such as Python, MATLAB, JavaScript, AND/OR Bash.
Primary Level Salary Range: $118,600.00 - $178,000.00
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.
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 *********************************** U.S. Citizenship is required for all positions with a government clearance and certain other restricted positions.
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$118.6k-178k yearly 3d ago
Ground Systems Architect/Integrator - Electronics Engineer
Northrop Grumman Corp. (JP 4.7
San Diego, CA jobs
A leading aerospace and defense company in San Diego is seeking a Principal OR Sr. Principal Electronics Engineer to develop revolutionary ground system solutions. This role requires a bachelor's degree in a STEM field with significant engineering experience, and an active DoD Secret clearance is mandatory. The position will primarily be on-site, with a possible hybrid model in the future. The estimated salary ranges from $114,000 to $171,000, based on experience and qualifications.
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$114k-171k yearly 4d ago
Senior Electronics Engineer - Ground Systems Integration Lead
Northrop Grumman Corp. (JP 4.7
San Diego, CA jobs
A leading aerospace and defense company is looking for a Senior Principal Electronics Engineer - Hardware and Software Integration Lead in San Diego. This role involves leading the development of next-generation ground system solutions, managing software supplier interactions, and coordinating various engineering efforts. Candidates should have a strong background in STEM, relevant work experience, and active security clearance. The position requires on-site work but could offer hybrid options in the future.
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$92k-121k yearly est. 2d ago
Principal Software Engineer - Mission Autonomy Systems (Secret)
Northrop Grumman Corp. (Au 4.7
San Diego, CA jobs
A major aerospace and defense company is seeking a Principal or Sr. Principal Software Engineer in Southern California. The role involves defining mission autonomy architecture and collaborating in a dynamic team focused on innovative solutions. Candidates should have a strong STEM background, relevant experience, and communication skills to work with teams and third-party partners. Competitive salary and benefits package offered.
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$98k-127k yearly est. 4d ago
Enterprise Software Engineering Director & CoE Leader
Northrop Grumman Corp. (Au 4.7
El Segundo, CA jobs
A leading defense and aerospace company is seeking a full-time Corporate Software Engineering Director 1 to lead their Software Engineering function at the corporate level. This role involves establishing a centralized software function, spearheading strategic initiatives, and managing cross-sector development programs. Candidates must have a STEM degree, extensive experience in software engineering management, and a current Secret clearance. The position is based in El Segundo, California, and requires occasional travel.
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$89k-117k yearly est. 5d ago
Enterprise Software Engineering Director & CoE Leader
Northrop Grumman Corp. (Au 4.7
Redondo Beach, CA jobs
A leading aerospace and defense technology company is seeking a full-time Corporate Software Engineering Director 1 in Redondo Beach, CA. This role involves leading the enterprise-wide Software Engineering Council and establishing effective software processes and governance across the organization. The ideal candidate will have significant software engineering and management experience, a strong educational background in STEM, and must hold a current Secret security clearance. This position offers a competitive salary range between $193,800 and $336,500, reflecting the candidate's experience and responsibilities.
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$89k-117k yearly est. 5d ago
Senior TPM & Staff Software Eng (L5) - TS/SCI
Northrop Grumman Corp. (JP 4.7
Redondo Beach, CA jobs
A leading aerospace and defense technology company is seeking an Adjunct Technical Program Manager (TPM)/Staff Software Engineer in Redondo Beach, CA. In this dynamic role, you will lead a software engineering team, handle project management, and provide innovative engineering solutions to complex challenges. Candidates must have relevant experience in software development and project management along with required security clearances. A competitive salary package with various benefits is offered, reflecting the experience and skills of the candidate.
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$99k-128k yearly est. 4d ago
Enterprise Software Engineering Director & CoE Leader
Northrop Grumman Corp. (Au 4.7
San Diego, CA jobs
A leading defense technology company is looking for a Corporate Software Engineering Director 1 in San Diego, CA. This role involves shaping the vision and strategy of software engineering at the corporate level, leading a centralized function, and driving continuous improvement initiatives. Candidates must have extensive experience in software management and a current DOD Secret clearance. The position offers a competitive salary range from $193,800 to $336,500, alongside comprehensive benefits.
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$88k-114k yearly est. 4d ago
Staff Engineer Systems
Northrop Grumman 4.7
El Segundo, CA jobs
RELOCATION ASSISTANCE: Relocation assistance may be available CLEARANCE TYPE: SecretTRAVEL: Yes, 10% 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.Please note that this opportunity is contingent on program funding. Start dates are determined after funding confirmation
Northrop Grumman Aeronautics Systems has an opening for a Staff Engineering Systems to join our team of qualified, diverse individuals within our Systems Engineering organization. This role is located in El Segundo, CA. .
The individual will develop system architectures and define key capabilities and performance requirements. The individual will define design and technology maturity constraints of the system in accordance with customer specifications, develop thorough definition of system external interfaces and define system implementation approach and operational concept. The candidate will ensure requirements are met and evaluate performance with customer. This individual will be part of the Longshot team. The successful candidate will have the ability to analyze architectures and develop various DODAF or SysML Viewpoints in support of this effort.
Key Responsibilities:
Define system architectures
Architecture, CONOPS, and use case development using model-based systems engineering methodologies
Perform functional analysis, timeline analysis, detail trade studies, requirements allocation and interface definition studies to translate customer requirements into hardware and software specifications.
Execution of trade studies to select from among multiple potential solutions
Perform Systems Requirements analysis
Management of requirements, include decomposition, allocation, verification, and validation
Benefits Statement:
We offer flexible work arrangements, 9/80 work schedule with every other Friday off, phenomenal learning opportunities, exposure to a wide variety of projects and customers, and a very friendly team environment. We are looking for self-motivated, proactive, and goal-oriented people to help us grow our services and become even better at what we do.
Basic Qualifications:
Must have a Bachelor of Science degree in a STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering, or Math) discipline AND 12 years of related professional/military experience, OR a Master of Science degree in a STEM discipline AND 10 years of related professional/military experience, OR a STEM Ph.D. AND 8 year of related professional/military experience.
Your ability to transfer and maintain the final adjudicated government Secret clearance (DoD 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:
Degree in Aerospace Engineering, Mechanical Engineering or Systems Engineering, with experience using Model Based Systems Engineering
Top Secret clearance with experience working on special programs
Experience with Cameo Enterprise Architecture and the Systems Modeling Language (SysML)
Experience in the military aerospace development environment is preferred.
Experience with Cameo Magic Draw or another MBSE tool such as Rhapsody, Sparx EA, and Enterprise Architect.
Experienced developing various DODAF view artifacts, especially Operational and functional viewpoints, using MBSE tools like Cameo.
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Primary Level Salary Range: $177,000.00 - $265,600.00The 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 *********************************** U.S. Citizenship is required for all positions with a government clearance and certain other restricted positions.
$177k-265.6k yearly Auto-Apply 30d ago
Staff Cyber Systems Engineer
Northrop Grumman 4.7
San Diego, CA jobs
RELOCATION ASSISTANCE: Relocation assistance may be available CLEARANCE 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.
Join Northrop Grumman on our continued mission to push the boundaries of possible across land, sea, air, space, and cyberspace. Enjoy a culture where your voice is valued and start contributing to our team of passionate professionals providing real-life solutions to our world's biggest challenges. We take pride in creating purposeful work and allowing our employees to grow and achieve their goals every day by Defining Possible. With our competitive pay and comprehensive benefits, we have the right opportunities to fit your life and launch your career today.
Northrop Grumman Aeronautics Systems is looking for a Cyber Systems Engineer to support the Systems Engineering organization in San Diego, CA. The selected candidate will support Development and Sustainment programs and will identify cybersecurity risks and design, develop, integrate, test, and verify system security solutions. The candidate will be responsible for identifying cybersecurity risks, working with stakeholders to develop a technical and programmatic plan for remediation, and driving the incorporation of cybersecurity improvements into the weapon system.
The candidate will leverage leadership skills to engage their customer counterpart as well as other stakeholders to drive improvements into the weapon system's cybersecurity posture. The ideal candidate is not only an experienced technical leader with exceptional skills in communication and stakeholder engagement, but they are also a highly motivated self-starter. This role is located on-site in Rancho Bernardo, CA and will require up to 25% travel in support of program needs.
Basic Qualifications:
Active DoD Secret clearance
Bachelor's degree in STEM field and at least 12 years of related experience, Master's degree in STEM field and at least 10 years related experience, PhD degree in STEM field and at least 8 years related experience
Ability to obtain and maintain Special Program Access
Experience in several of the following Systems Engineering areas:
- Technical planning, system design development, verification and validation, cost and risk, and requirements management
- Preparing, presenting, and leading discussion of system engineering materials during formal program reviews
- Demonstrated behaviors of a systems thinker; selects and applies appropriate systems thinking skills to solve very complex problems and implement constructive change
- Developing and reviewing requirements and conducting requirements management, including verification and validation
Experience in at least one of the following Systems Security Engineering areas:
- Managing cybersecurity vulnerabilities and working with stakeholders to prioritize and address findings
- Developing processes and standards to ensure the development of secure products
- Assessing systems for cybersecurity vulnerabilities
- Implementing cybersecurity scanning and assessment tools like ACAS or Nessus
- Developing cybersecurity compliance packages
Primary Level Salary Range: $188,200.00 - $282,200.00The 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 *********************************** U.S. Citizenship is required for all positions with a government clearance and certain other restricted positions.
$188.2k-282.2k yearly Auto-Apply 41d ago
Sentinel - Staff Systems Engineer - 16887
Northrop Grumman 4.7
Manhattan Beach, CA jobs
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.
Join Northrop Grumman on our continued mission to push the boundaries of possible across land, sea, air, space, and cyberspace. Enjoy a culture where your voice is valued and start contributing to our team of passionate professionals providing real-life solutions to our world's biggest challenges. We take pride in creating purposeful work and allowing our employees to grow and achieve their goals every day by Defining Possible. With our competitive pay and comprehensive benefits, we have the right opportunities to fit your life and launch your career today.
Northrop Grumman Defense Systems is seeking a Staff Systems Engineer to join its team. This position may be located in **Manhattan Beach, CA or Colorado Springs, CO** and will support the Sentinel program. Northrop Grumman supports the Air Force's sustainment, development, production and deployment of hardware and system modifications for Intercontinental Ballistic Missile (ICBM) Ground and Airborne Launch Control Systems, Launch Facilities and associated infrastructure.
**What you will get to do:**
The Sentinel program has an exciting opportunity for a Staff Systems Engineer to join the team supporting activities including use case development, requirements definition / allocation, functional decomposition, interface definition, verification & validation, and requirements traceability.
Specific duties to include, but are not limited to the following:
+ Collaborate with program IPT counterparts to develop supporting systems engineering and design artifacts.
+ Work with both technical teams and stakeholders to develop and mature architecture content of large programs design.
+ Help develop and incorporate the appropriate requirements for the system and ensure that they are properly represented in the model.
+ Develop systems architecture using Cameo Enterprise Architecture (behavioral, structural, analytical).
+ Contribute to system requirements development, management, and analysis.
+ Develop unifying model techniques, procedures, and processes (for model development, tool integration, and team integration).
**Basic Qualifications:**
+ Bachelor's degree in a Science, Technology, Engineering or Mathematics (STEM) discipline from an accredited university and 12 years of experience with Bachelor's degree, 10 years of experience with Master's degree, 8 years of experience with PhD
+ Must be a US Citizen with an active DoD Secret Clearance with an investigation date within the last 6 years
+ Must be able to be successfully screened for Enhanced Security Clearances, within a reasonable amount of time as determined by the company to meet its business needs
+ 1+ years of experience managing requirements in DOORS.
+ 3+ years of experience working with Systems Engineering and Integration and Test (SEIT) processes.
+ 3+ years of experience working with MBSE tools (Cameo)
+ 1+ year of experience with Agile methodologies and tools (JIRA/Confluence)
+ 1+ years of experience supporting trades studies
+ 3+ years of experience with one or more of the following: C2, physical security, cybersecurity, communications systems, facility design, military aerospace development.
**Preferred Qualifications:**
+ Active DoD Top Secret Clearance
+ Understanding of the Systems Engineering V-Model
+ Experience with requirements management tools such as DOORS
+ Experience in SysML or UPDM modeling languages
+ Proficiency with the DoDAF, UAF, or other modeling frameworks
+ Experience modeling with Cameo Enterprise Architecture, MagicDraw (No Magic, Inc.) or other architecture modeling tools
+ Experience in Software and/or Hardware design
+ Experience in documenting Interface Control Documents, Interface Requirement Specifications, and Interface Description Documents
+ Experience in the military aerospace development environment
+ Experience exporting documentation out of a model-based environment
+ Experience with Agile Development
+ Experience with ICBM weapon system sustainment engineering and integration
+ Experience with complex system development on large programs
As a full-time employee of Northrop Grumman, you are eligible for our robust benefits package including:
- Medical, Dental & Vision coverage
- 401k
- Educational Assistance
- Life Insurance
- Employee Assistance Programs & Work/Life Solutions
- Paid Time Off
- Health & Wellness Resources
- Employee Discounts
This position's standard work schedule is 9/80. The 9/80 schedule allows employees who work a nine-hour day Monday through Thursday to take every other Friday off.
**\#SentinelSystems**
Primary Level Salary Range: $161,000.00 - $265,600.00
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.
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 *********************************** U.S. Citizenship is required for all positions with a government clearance and certain other restricted positions.
$161k-265.6k yearly 3d ago
Staff Systems Engineer
Northrop Grumman 4.7
Los Angeles, CA jobs
RELOCATION ASSISTANCE: Relocation assistance may be available CLEARANCE TYPE: SecretTRAVEL: Yes, 10% 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.
The Engineering & Sciences organization supporting the Advanced Navigation business area at Northrop Grumman Mission Systems (NGMS) is looking for you to join our team as a Staff Systems Engineer based out of Woodland Hills, CA.
The Staff Systems Engineer plays a key role in technical planning, system integration, and the verification and validation of embedded software systems. Their primary responsibility is development, integration, and verification of the state-of-the-art M-code capable Embedded GPS/Inertial Navigation System (EGI-M). The Staff Systems Engineer collaborates closely with the Chief Engineer, Integration & Test leads, and software development teams to maintain high standards and deliver reliable solutions. The Staff Systems Engineer ensures the logical and systematic conversion of customer or product requirements into total systems solutions that acknowledge technical, schedule, and cost constraints. The Staff Systems Engineer performs functional analysis, timeline analysis, detailed trade studies, requirements allocation and interface definition studies to translate customer requirements into hardware and software specifications.
Basic Qualifications for Staff Systems Engineer:
Bachelor's degree in a STEM discipline with 12 years of hands-on System Engineering experience; 8 years of experience with Masters; 5 Years with a PhD
Demonstrated capability to define system and software requirements for an INS/GPS system
Experience in INS/GPS Kalman filter design, requirements definition, and system testing
Demonstrated use of MATLAB for simulation and INS/GPS system performance evaluation
Experience with IMU calibration and sensor error models
Proven ability to design and test of new system capabilities to add new features
Experience integrating INS/GPS hardware and software in a lab environment
Ability to troubleshoot and debug INS/GPS hardware and software issues and provide feedback to hardware/software team
Experience with open hardware/software/system architecture solutions
Demonstrated ability to work in a collaborative development environment
Willingness and ability to work on site at our Woodland Hills, CA facility
Experience in the development and performance of system tests
US Citizenship is required to obtain and maintain security clearance
Preferred Qualifications:
Experience using DOORS for system and software requirements management
Experience developing, verifying, certifying and releasing mission and safety-critical software systems that comply with RTCA DO-178B/ C or similar guidelines.
Hands-on experience with one or more communication protocols such as MIL-STD-1553, ARINC-429 or RS-422
#MPR
Primary Level Salary Range: $177,000.00 - $265,600.00The 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 *********************************** U.S. Citizenship is required for all positions with a government clearance and certain other restricted positions.
$177k-265.6k yearly Auto-Apply 23d ago
Aeroacoustics Engineer Level 2 /3
Northrop Grumman 4.7
Sunnyvale, CA jobs
RELOCATION ASSISTANCE: Relocation assistance may be available CLEARANCE TYPE: SecretTRAVEL: Yes, 10% 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 Mission Systems is a trusted provider of mission-enabling solutions for global security. Our Engineering and Sciences (E&S) organization pushes the boundaries of innovation, redefines engineering capabilities, and drives advances in various sciences. Our team is chartered with providing the skills, innovative technologies to develop, design, produce and sustain optimized product lines across the sector while providing a decisive advantage to the warfighter. Come be a part of our mission!
Northrop Grumman Mission Systems is seeking an Aeroacoustics Engineer Level 2/3 with thermodynamics, heat transfer and fluid flow knowledge for the development and ongoing support of new and existing turbines, bearings, heat exchangers, and other system components used in surface ship and submarine propulsion and power generation systems for the US Navy based out of Sunnyvale, CA.
What You'll get to Do:
Our Sunnyvale site specializes in the development, manufacture, assembly and testing of propulsion and power generation systems for naval surface ships and submarines. The candidate selected will apply their skills to support current and future Navy Power & Propulsion Turbomachinery development.
Responsibilities will include, but are not limited to, the following:
Develop and integrate acoustic reduction technologies.
Develop and implement predictive analysis codes; builds and tests physical models; designs, develops, and builds test and verification equipment; and develops, tests, and integrates acoustic solutions.
Conduct planning and “roadmapping” for the development of novel acoustics technologies and innovative designs.
Works closely with other disciplines to optimize the integration of acoustic technologies.
This requisition may be filled at a higher grade based on qualifications listed below:
Basic Qualifications for Aeroacoustics Engineer Level 2:
Bachelor's Degree in Mechanical, Aerospace, or related Science, Technology, Engineering, Mathematics (STEM) discipline with 2 years related experience; or Master's degree in Mechanical, Aerospace, or related Science, Technology, Engineering, Mathematics (STEM) discipline with no related experience
Comprehensive understanding of sound generation and acoustics transmission through space/materials.
Experience in acoustic test/measurement, data processing, and analysis.
Must be a US citizen
Ability to obtain and maintain a DOD secret security clearance.
Basic Qualifications for Principal Aeroacoustics Engineer Level 3:
Bachelor's Degree in Mechanical, Aerospace, or related Science, Technology, Engineering, Mathematics (STEM) discipline with 5 years related experience; or Master's degree in Mechanical, Aerospace, or related Science, Technology, Engineering, Mathematics (STEM) discipline with 3 years related experience. or PhD in Mechanical, Aerospace, Electrical Engineering or related Science, Technology, Engineering, Mathematics (STEM) discipline with no related experience.
Comprehensive understanding of sound generation and acoustics transmission through space/materials.
Experience in acoustic test/measurement, data processing, and analysis.
Must be a US citizen
Ability to obtain and maintain a DOD secret security clearance.
Preferred Qualifications:
Active Secret clearance.
Master's degree or higher in Aerospace, Mechanical, or a closely related engineering discipline.
Primary Level Salary Range: $91,800.00 - $137,600.00Secondary Level Salary Range: $114,000.00 - $171,000.00The 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 *********************************** U.S. Citizenship is required for all positions with a government clearance and certain other restricted positions.
$114k-171k yearly Auto-Apply 3d ago
Survivability Engineer (Level 2)
Northrop Grumman 4.7
El Segundo, CA jobs
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.
**Position Overview**
The Survivability Engineer will be essential in enhancing the survivability of defense systems through the application of advanced materials and processes. The candidate will apply principles of chemistry, physics, and material science to investigate material issues and provide solutions within the Survivability discipline. Responsibilities include analyzing, researching, and developing materials and their related application processes that optimize performance in structures, systems, and subsystems. The selected candidate will leverage principles of chemistry, physics, and material science to investigate material issues, ensuring the integration of survivability features into both new designs and existing systems.
**Core Competencies**
+ **Leverage Advanced Technology:** Utilize the latest classified technology to minimize the detectability of aircraft across electromagnetic, infrared, visual, and acoustic spectrums.
+ **Predict and Verify Performance:** Use proprietary analysis codes to forecast design performance and validate predictions through physical model testing.
+ **Optimize Stealth Design:** Balance the optimization of stealth properties with requirements from other engineering disciplines and ensure compliance with survivability requirements during the design process.
+ **Collaborate Effectively:** Work collaboratively in an Integrated Product Team (IPT) environment to achieve customer goals in a fast-paced and diverse work setting.
+ **Adapt and Innovate:** Offer real-time solutions to production issues based on previous aircraft systems and Low Observable (LO) experience.
**Basic Qualifications**
+ **Survivability Engineer (Level 2) -** Bachelor's Degree in a Science, Technology, Engineering or Mathematics (STEM) discipline from an accredited university and 2 years of engineering experience, or 0 years with a Master's degree.
+ A current active U.S. Government in-scope DoD Secret security clearance or higher is required to start, with the ability to obtain and maintain SAP/SAR clearance. Ability to obtain and maintain the final adjudicated DoD Top Secret clearance and any program access(es) required for the position. Active clearance preferred.
+ Experience in Low Observable Materials and Processes (LO M&P).
+ Comprehension of materials selection for electromagnetic performance.
+ Proficiency in materials testing methods (mechanical, thermal, environmental, EM properties) and interpreting lab results.
+ Knowledge of fabrication and application processes for specialty materials, including coatings, adhesives, and composite structures used in aircraft.
+ Familiarity with military specifications and standards, as well as experience interfacing with military customers related to survivability requirements.
+ Skilled in creating process specifications, test plans, technical reports, and presenting findings to stakeholders.
+ Demonstrated experience working on projects requiring cross-collaboration with other disciplines.
+ Comfortable working with design, manufacturing, quality, and production teams to ensure material/process compliance.
**Preferred Qualifications**
+ Experience working on military aircraft, specifically in the context of survivability engineering and LO materials.
+ Advanced degree (M.S./Ph.D.) preferred, particularly with a focus on polymers, composites, or coatings.
+ Excellent communication skills for preparing and presenting detailed technical reports and findings.
+ Experience with material obsolescence issues, including qualifying and selecting replacement materials.
+ Experience working with material suppliers and troubleshooting issues on site.
+ Experience reading and reviewing technical drawings, specifications and manufacturing plans.
+ Demonstrated ability to analyze materials issues, conduct root cause analysis of failures, and provide effective solutions for material performance in aerospace applications.
+ Understanding of Aircraft Survivability to include susceptibility and vulnerability.
+ Experience in modelling and simulation.
+ Preferred competence in a high-level coding language. For example, Python, C#, MATLAB, etc.
+ Experience with Northrop Grumman proprietary computational electromagnetic analysis codes or similar computational electromagnetic analysis codes used by industry.
+ Knowledge of Applied Electromagnetics / Aircraft Survivability, and a Comprehensive understanding of Electromagnetic Energy transmission through space and within materials. Demonstrated expertise in low observable materials, including absorbers, specialty coatings, adhesives, or composites.
+ Hands-on experience with material characterization methods (e.g., dielectric properties, mechanical testing, environmental durability).
+ Knowledge of electromagnetic performance testing for LO materials and correlation with processing/chemistry.
+ Understanding of manufacturing processes: composite layup, coating application, adhesives bonding, curing, and repair techniques.
**Work Environment**
+ This position involves collaborative work with cross-disciplinary engineering teams and may require travel for site visits, testing, or customer engagements.
Primary Level Salary Range: $73,100.00 - $134,200.00
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.
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 *********************************** U.S. Citizenship is required for all positions with a government clearance and certain other restricted positions.
$73.1k-134.2k yearly 60d+ ago
Staff Engineer Guidance Navigation Control
Northrop Grumman 4.7
San Diego, CA jobs
RELOCATION ASSISTANCE: Relocation assistance may be available CLEARANCE TYPE: SecretTRAVEL: Yes, 10% 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 Staff Engineer Guidance, Navigation, & Control. This position will be located in San Diego, El Segundo, or Palmdale, CA.
The selected candidate will work in a multi-disciplinary team environment to design, develop, implement, verify, and test algorithms, software, and simulation tools to perform Guidance, Navigation and Control (GNC) of aircraft. Develop control laws to meet air vehicle performance, flying qualities and stability margin requirements, both on ground and in flight. Develop air vehicle system linear and non-linear dynamic simulation models and integrate models into software and hardware-in-the-loop simulation environments. Analyze air vehicle flight test data and support flight test activities.
Basic Qualifications for Staff Engineer:
Bachelors in Science, Technology, Engineering or Math (STEM) and at least 12 years of experience, a Master's Degree in STEM with 10 years of experience, or a PhD Degree with 7 years of experience.
Excellent communication, analysis and problem-solving skills
Knowledge of fixed-wing aircraft flight dynamics
Experience using linear control principles and tools to design feedback control systems
Experience analyzing non-linear simulations of aircraft closed-loop dynamics
Experience using MATLAB to create, process, analyze, and visually represent data
Active / in-scope DoD Secret Clearance
Preferred Qualifications:
Proficient in MATLAB/Simulink
Experience designing control laws for fixed wing aircraft and performing handling qualities analysis
Working knowledge of MIL-STD-1797 flying qualities requirements
Active / in-scope DoD Top Secret Clearance
Primary Level Salary Range: $177,000.00 - $265,600.00The 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 *********************************** U.S. Citizenship is required for all positions with a government clearance and certain other restricted positions.
$88k-124k yearly est. Auto-Apply 60d+ ago
Staff Engineer Aeronautical Product Architect
Northrop Grumman 4.7
San Diego, CA jobs
RELOCATION ASSISTANCE: Relocation assistance may be available CLEARANCE TYPE: SecretTRAVEL: Yes, 10% 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 Staff Engineer Aeronautical Product Architect to join our team of qualified, diverse individuals within our Vehicle Management System organization located in Rancho Bernardo, CA.
Overview:
In this role, you will be responsible for defining a comprehensive system architecture. This includes critical decisions regarding the selection and sizing of CPUs, FPGAs, and memory; you will also determine the design of the internal and external bus topology. Working alongside the mechanical and hardware leads, you will drive the design of power-supplies and the development of thermal management strategies while establishing effective dataflow, clocking methodologies, and a BIT philosophy. By conducting rigorous trade studies, you will steer part selection to meet performance, configuration, environmental, and lifecycle requirements, while identifying modular subsystems for potential reuse across the product line.
Collaboration with program leadership is essential as you develop and execute a thorough analysis plan, provide accurate time estimates, and support overall scheduling and planning. Managing prototyping and validation efforts, you will oversee the creation of proof-of-concept and engineering models. You will also be tasked with defining and reviewing test strategies-which encompass environmental, thermal, and EMC testing-to ensure that all documentation supports airworthiness certification. Finally, you will partner with the team to implement integrated tool suites that include Requirements Management (ALM), MBSE, PLM, and other analysis tools, ensuring a robust and innovative engineering process.
Basic Qualifications:
Bachelor's degree in a STEM discipline (Science, Technology, Engineering or Math) with 12 years of related professional engineering experience; OR a Master's degree in STEM with 10 years of related professional engineering experience, OR a PhD in STEM with 8 years of related professional engineering experience.
Ability to obtain and maintain an active DOD Secret clearance
Preferred Qualifications:
Experience with safety critical HW/SW development, preferably in the aerospace industry.
Successful history of implementing Ethernet, TSN, CANbus, Serial interfaces RS-232/485/422), PCIe, etc.
Product-specific experience with VxWorks, AMD UltraScale+ MPSoCs and Vivado
Primary Level Salary Range: $177,000.00 - $265,600.00The 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 *********************************** U.S. Citizenship is required for all positions with a government clearance and certain other restricted positions.
$88k-124k yearly est. Auto-Apply 34d ago
Avionics Engineer (Manufacturing)
Spacex 4.4
Senior engineer job at SpaceX
SpaceX was founded under the belief that a future where humanity is out exploring the stars is fundamentally more exciting than one where we are not. Today SpaceX is actively developing the technologies to make this possible, with the ultimate goal of enabling human life on Mars.
AVIONICS ENGINEER (MANUFACTURING)
The Avionics Manufacturing Engineering team is a highly interdisciplinary organization critical to the success of Falcon and Dragon launch rate. In this role you will own the full manufacturing process of avionics hardware, including PCBA production, electromechanical assembly, and environmental testing. Key responsibilities include driving design for manufacturability, being the first contact for engineering decisions related to flight hardware, and championing continuous improvement of product, process, and equipment.
RESPONSIBILITIES:
Act as the primary liaison between avionics engineering, supply chain, production, etc. to ensure rate objectives are met through manufacturing and test.
Support both part production and manufacturing process development
Implement, simplify, and automate high reliability manufacturing processes such that the production teams can operate independently of engineering.
Work with peer engineering and support teams to drive design updates in response to manufacturing issues, part obsolescence, and system requirement changes.
Select and qualify new equipment for electronics manufacturing and drive continuous improvement on existing assets.
Design, develop, validate, and implement tooling to ensure manufacturing repeatability and efficiency.
Contribute to design reviews acting as an expert in design for manufacturability, design for testability, yield improvements, supplier capabilities assessments, quality control, etc.
Primary point of contact for production non-conforming product, troubleshooting, root cause, failure investigations and corrective actions.
Prepare engineering documentation necessary for the transition from development to production including assembly procedures, test procedures, standard operating procedures, schematic diagrams, bills of materials, suitable alternate parts lists and mechanical drawings.
Develop training requirements for production personnel.
Work creatively and innovate to support SpaceX's lofty goals by always being prepared to challenge the status quo.
BASIC QUALIFICATIONS:
Bachelor's degree in an engineering discipline
1+ years of experience in design, manufacturing, and/or production of mechanical or electrical hardware systems (internship and collegiate extracurricular engineering project experience qualifies)
PREFERRED SKILLS AND EXPERIENCE:
3+ years of professional experience in design and/or production of mechanical or electronics hardware systems
Experience implementing design for manufacture and design for test for electromechanical hardware
Experience modeling with 3D CAD software, GD&T, and completing technical drawing reviews
Experience with rapid prototyping and 3D printing.
Understanding of machining principles, equipment, and tooling
Understanding of electronic component functionality, circuit schematics, and PCBAs
Competency with SQL databases
Ability to create and deliver presentations for design and manufacturing readiness reviews
Hands-on engineer with a passion for manufacturing
Capable of solving complex problems with little to no supervision on schedule as an individual or as a member of an integrated team
Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal
ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS:
Extended hours and weekend work may be required to support critical project and mission milestones
COMPENSATION AND BENEFITS:
Pay range:
Avionics Engineer/Level I: $95,000.00 - $115,000.00/per year
Avionics Engineer/Level II: $110,000.00 - $130,000.00/per year
Your actual level and base salary will be determined on a case-by-case basis and may vary based on the following considerations: job-related knowledge and skills, education, and experience.
Base salary is just one part of your total rewards package at SpaceX. You may also be eligible for long-term incentives, in the form of company stock, stock options, or long-term cash awards, as well as potential discretionary bonuses and the ability to purchase additional stock at a discount through an Employee Stock Purchase Plan. You will also receive access to comprehensive medical, vision, and dental coverage, access to a 401(k) retirement plan, short and long-term disability insurance, life insurance, paid parental leave, and various other discounts and perks. You may also accrue 3 weeks of paid vacation and will be eligible for 10 or more paid holidays per year. Employees accrue paid sick leave pursuant to Company policy which satisfies or exceeds the accrual, carryover, and use requirements of the law.
ITAR REQUIREMENTS:
To conform to U.S. Government export regulations, applicant must be a (i) U.S. citizen or national, (ii) U.S. lawful, permanent resident (aka green card holder), (iii) Refugee under 8 U.S.C. § 1157, or (iv) Asylee under 8 U.S.C. § 1158, or be eligible to obtain the required authorizations from the U.S. Department of State. Learn more about the ITAR here.
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