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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 has an opening for a Nuclear Hardness & Survivability Engineer to join its Nuclear Hardness & Survivability (NH&S) team in Roy, UT in support of 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.

The successful candidate will contribute to the development of the world’s most advanced weapon system in one or more of the following ways:

Defining NH&S environments
Radiation transport modeling and simulation
Radiation effects circuit analysis
Ground shock and thermal effects analysis
Effects of electromagnetic pulses on electronics
NHS qualification testing and analysis of semiconductors
NHS qualification testing and analysis of the GBSD systems, subsystems and equipment.

Basic Qualifications:

T01 Level: 0 Years with Bachelors in Science in electrical engineering, physics, or other relevant area of study
T02 Level: 2 Years with Bachelors in Science in electrical engineering, physics, or other relevant area of study; 0 Years with Masters
Must be a US citizen with the ability to obtain and maintain a U.S. Government DoD Secret security clearance within a reasonable amount of time as determined by the company to meet its business needs
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
Basic understanding of electrical modeling
Basic understanding of scripting programing languages (MATLAB, Python, or similar tool)

Preferred Qualifications:

Have an active U.S. Government DoD Secret security clearance at time of application, current and within scope, with an ability to obtain and maintain Special Access Program (SAP) approval within a reasonable period of time, as determined by the company to meet its business need
Experience in embedded hardware and software qualification testing for circuit card assemblies and subassemblies.
Familiarity with MIL-STD-1766C.
Familiarity with MIL-STD-750, MIL-STD-883, and/or MIL-STD-461.
Radiation shielding design to protect against photons or neutrons and verification modeling using MCNP or GEANT4.
Modeling semiconductor radiation effects, including Total Ionizing Dose (TID) effects, Neutron Displacement Damage (NDD) effects, Prompt Gamma Dose Rate effects, and Single Event Effects (SEE) using PSPICE.
Strong written and verbal communication skills.
Strong ability to prioritize and manage time effectively to execute to a program schedule.
Weapon System experience (Sentinel, Minuteman III, or similar military or industry experience).
Master’s degree in electrical or nuclear engineering from an accredited institution.

Position Benefits:

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.  

Relocation assistance may be available for this position.

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Primary Level Salary Range: $65,800.00 - $98,800.00Secondary Level Salary Range: $79,300.00 - $118,900.00

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 http://www.northropgrumman.com/EEO. U.S. Citizenship is required for all positions with a government clearance and certain other restricted positions.

Nuclear Hardness & Survivability Engineer

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