Advanced Progrmas- Staff Payloads Lead Engineer - Top Secret clearance (12813)

US CITIZENSHIP REQUIRED FOR THIS POSITION: Yes

RELOCATION ASSISTANCE: Relocation assistance may be available

CLEARANCE TYPE: Top Secret

TRAVEL: Yes, 25% of the Time

Description

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.

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.

Embark on a career putting innovative, reliable, and agile products and ideas into orbit, and beyond. Northrop Grumman has opportunities waiting for you that play a vital role in human space exploration, national defense, and scientific discovery, supporting multiple programs across the universe. With us, you’ll discover a culture of curiosity and collaboration that will have you Defining Possible from the day you start. Our space systems connect and protect millions of people on earth every day, now and for the future. Explore your future and launch your career today.

Northrop Grumman Space Systems is seeking a Staff level Advanced Payloads Lead Engineer.  This position is primarily located in Roy, UT with the secondary location being Huntsville, AL. This position directly supports the Sentinel program.  This role may offer a competitive relocation assistance package.

What You’ll Get To Do

You will work across our Sentinel and Advanced Programs Business Units for the analysis and design of countermeasures for ballistic and hypersonic missiles. This requires a strong understanding of Radars and EO/IR systems, RF and EO/IR Signature analysis, basic orbital mechanics, and missile defense battle management system design. You will get to analyze our current weapon systems to identify the need for new countermeasures based on the evolving threat.  You will also get to design, prototype, and test the countermeasure designs. You will support the capture of new programs and technology insertion into existing programs.

Position Benefits

As a full-time employee of Northrop Grumman Space Systems, 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 positions standard work schedule is a 9/80. The 9/80 schedule allows employees who work a nine-hour day Monday through Thursday to take every other Friday off. This role may offer a competitive relocation assistance package.

Job Qualifications

You’ll Bring These Qualifications 

• Bachelor’s Degree in a STEM-related field of study from an accredited university and 14 years of relevant experience with a Bachelor's degree, 12 Years with a Master’s, and 9 Years with a PhD
• Must be a US Citizen with an active DoD Top Secret clearance with an in-scope investigation date within the last 6 years and have the ability to get SCI cleared
• Must be eligible to obtain Enhanced Security Clearances (SAP) within a reasonable amount of time as determined by the company to meet its business needs 
• Experience developing RF signature models in XPatch, HFSS, etc.
• Experience in Radar Cross Section evaluation and modification
• Experience in EO/IR Modeling
• Experience in probability to penetrate analysis
• Experience with engagement modeling frameworks like AFSIM or THORN
• Experience in integrating multiple low-level models into higher level frameworks to accomplish mission, theater, and campaign level analysis
• Experience in a Research and Development Environment including market analysis, mission analysis, concept development, prototyping, and screening testing

These Qualifications Would be Nice to Have

• Active TS/SCI clearance with current SAP access
• Knowledge of the ITASE model framework
• Active experience in ICBM or MDA work on countermeasures
• Radar Range Testing Experience

Salary Range: $142,500.00 - $213,700.00

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.

Employees may be eligible for 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 committed to hiring and retaining a diverse workforce. We are proud to be an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action 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/AA 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.