At the heart of Defining Possible is our commitment to missions. In rapidly changing global security environments, Northrop Grumman brings informed insights and software-secure technology to enable strategic planning. We’re looking for innovators who can help us keep building on our wide portfolio of secure, affordable, integrated, and multi-domain systems and technologies that fuel those missions. By joining in our shared mission, we’ll support yours of expanding your personal network and developing skills, whether you are new to the field, or an industry thought leader. At Northrop Grumman, you’ll have the resources, support, and team to do some of the best work of your career.
TheEOIRteamanticipatesa near-term need for aStaff SystemsEngineer to work as the Technical Leadin performingsensor architecture and system developmentwork associated withadvanced electro-optical and infrared (EO/IR) sensing.The candidate selected will work across a range of programs tosolve disparate challenges whileleveragingcore knowledge, skills,tools, algorithms, and more. This person willcoordinate with architects forprogram-specificimplementationsand will be expected to have regulartechnicalinteractionswith the customers, as well asprovidingtechnical mentoring to junior staff.
Asour program scope expands, we have the need for more talent,so come join us for this 100% on-site position from Linthicum, MD!
WhatYou’llGetToDo:
Thefamily of EOIRprogramshas a growing set of effortson both the passive and active sides. This role will focus onsystem architecture and definition for passive systems. The ideal candidate would have experiencein hardware selection for airbornesensors, including optics, dewars, focal planes, processors, and more;data processing and exploitation, including real-time analysis, ground tests,anomaly resolution, andalgorithm development; integration and test experience, includingbrassboards, lab/ground tests, and flight tests; and software/firmware interactions, to understand how the system actually implements and realizes the work. The team has subject matter experts in these areas,sothe candidate selected willneed to be able to work with those SMEs to ensure the selected approach meets the customer’s and user’s needs. These are developmental systemsand concepts, meaning that you will helpdevelop the systems and methods that future generations will rely on.As part of your regular work, you will lead interactions with external customers and internal leaders, building trust through communicating the technical achievements and capabilities of theteam
A strong candidate for this role has experience in airborne and/or space-based EOIR sensors, experiencedeveloping anddemonstratingpassive imaging optical sensors, experience leading teams to successful program execution, and strength in customer engagements.
Roles and Responsibilities:
Define architectures and lead implementations for IRAD, CRAD, and execution programs
Mentor and develop junior team members
Design, develop, integrate, test, and deploy novel EOIR sensors
Build and maintain physics-based sensor models
Develop and quantify performance metrics for system performance
Understand data quality and artifact impacts
Represent system performance in functional and analytical models
This position is contingent upon the successful transfer of an active DoD Secret Clearance and the ability to obtain Special Program Access.
Basic Qualifications:
Bachelor’s degree with 12 years of experience, Master's degree with 10 years of experience or Ph.D. with 8 years of experience in Science, Technology, Engineering, Mathematics, or related technical fields; an additional 4 years of experience may be considered in lieu of a degree
U.S Citizenship is required
A current/active U.S. Government Secret Clearance
Ability to obtain Special Program Access (SAP)
Experience as a team lead with successful customer interactions
Experience leading junior andpeer team members
Experience in technical computing languages,e.g.Python orMATLAB
Experiencewith airborne and/or space-based EOIR sensors
Preferred Qualifications:
Advanced degree in STEM
Prior radiometry experience
Experience writing technical proposals
Experience acting as principal investigator of team lead for R&D programs
Experience developing and executing internal research and development projects
Current Top Secret clearance, SAP access(es), and/or SCI access
Strong communication skills, both for internal and external audiences
Northrop Grumman provides a comprehensive benefits package and a work environment which encourages your growth and supports the mutual success of our people and our company. Northrop Grumman benefits give you the flexibility and control to choose the benefits that make the most sense for you and your family.
Your benefits will include the following: Health Plan, Savings Plan, Paid Time Off and Additional Benefits including Education Assistance, Training and Development, 9/80 Work Schedule (where available), and much more!
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