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Sr Staff Engineer Optical

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Redondo Beach, CA
212K-318K Annually
Senior level
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Redondo Beach, CA
212K-318K Annually
Senior level
Leads architecture and requirements development for space-based EO/IR payloads, performs optical modeling and analysis, and verifies and tests optical hardware and subsystems. Collaborates with external suppliers and senior customer stakeholders to resolve multidisciplinary technical challenges and support the transition from design through hardware delivery.
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CLEARANCE REQUIRED FOR START: No

CLEARANCE TYPE: Top Secret

TRAVEL: Yes, 25% of the TimeDescription

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Northrop Grumman Space Systems is seeking a Senior Staff Engineer Optical to join our team. This position will be located in Redondo Beach, CA.


Roles and Responsibilities:

• Lead the development of architectures and requirements for space EO/IR payload

• Execute optical performance modeling and analysis

• Perform verification and testing of optical hardware and subsystems

• Work with external suppliers to address technical and execution challenges

• Engage with senior customer leadership and external stakeholders to address multi-disciplinary technical challenges


Basic Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree in a STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering, or Math) field from an accredited institution with a minimum of 14 years of experience developing optical subsystems in an aerospace environment; or 12 years of experience developing optical subsystems in an aerospace environment with a STEM Master's degree; or 10 years of experience developing optical subsystems in an aerospace environment with a STEM PhD

• US citizenship and the ability to obtain/maintain an active U.S. Government security clearance

• Experience developing space-based EO/IR payloads, including design, modeling, analysis, performance verification and testing

• Experience working with external suppliers supporting the development of space-based optical payloads

• Experience working with optical development software tools including CODE V, FRED, and MATLAB


Preferred Qualifications:

• Demonstrated experience in bridging from the design phase of a program to hardware delivery

• Active U.S. Government security clearance at the Top Secret level with a background investigation date within 6 years, or active U.S. Government SCI access with a Single Scope Background

Investigation (SSBI) completed within the last 5 years

Primary Level Salary Range: $212,100.00 - $318,100.00

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.

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