Principal Engineer/Senior Principal Engineer - Survivability (Melbourne FL)

Relocation Assistance: Relocation assistance may be available. Clearance required for start: Yes. Clearance type: Secret. Travel: Yes, up to 25% of the time.

Position: Principal Engineer / Senior Principal Engineer – Survivability

Location: Melbourne, Florida.

We are seeking experienced Low Observable / Survivability Engineers to work on advanced materials and processes to enhance the survivability of defense systems. The role will involve research, technology development, and integration of survivability technologies into air-based systems within the NGAS portfolio.

Essential Duties

• Develop and integrate advanced technology to reduce the detectability of aircraft in the electromagnetic spectrum.
• Develop and implement predictive analysis codes; build and test physical models; design, develop, and build test and verification equipment; develop, test, and integrate specialty materials.
• Work closely with engineers of other disciplines to optimize the integration of this technology on existing and future aircraft.

Full-time, on-site position. Remote/hybrid/telework not available. Travel up to 25% may be required.

Basic Qualifications

• Principal Engineer (LV3): Bachelor's Degree in a STEM discipline and 5 years of related engineering experience, or a Master's Degree in a STEM and 3 years of related engineering experience.
• Senior Principal Engineer (LV4): Bachelor's Degree in a STEM discipline and 8 years of related engineering experience; or a Master's Degree in a STEM discipline and 6 years of related engineering experience; or a Ph.D. in a STEM discipline and 4 years of related engineering experience.
• Applied electromagnetics and/or aircraft survivability, or comprehensive understanding of electromagnetic energy transmission through space and materials.
• Experience with one or more CAD software solutions such as CATIA, Unigraphics, or NX.
• Ability to maintain a final adjudicated U.S. Government Secret Security Clearance or enroll in Continuous Evaluation and obtain any required program access within a reasonable period.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience in signature integration, RCS design, analysis, and testing.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Proficiency with CAE and/or FEA tools (e.g., FMS, Patran, Cubit).
• 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 technical languages.
• Knowledge and use of RCS data processing tools such as Knowbell, Saber, or Pioneer.
• Active U.S. Government issued Top Secret security clearance and/or previous SAP/SAR clearance.

Salary

Primary Level: $108,200 – $162,400. Secondary Level: $135,000 – $202,600. Salary is influenced by scope, responsibilities, experience, education, and market conditions.

Benefits

Employees may be eligible for overtime, shift differential, and discretionary bonuses. Annual bonuses reward contributions and company results. Vice President or Director positions may access Long-Term Incentives. Benefits include health insurance, life and disability insurance, savings plan, company paid holidays, and paid time off (PTO) for vacation and personal business.

Application Notes

Application period is approximately 20 days from posting but may vary. This opportunity is contingent on program funding; start dates are determined after funding confirmation.

Equal Opportunity & Citizenship

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 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.