RELOCATION ASSISTANCE: Relocation assistance may be available
CLEARANCE REQUIRED FOR START: Yes
CLEARANCE TYPE: Secret
TRAVEL: Yes, 10% of the Time
DescriptionNorthrop Grumman is seeking an Associate Engineer Signature Management and Survivability / Engineer Signature Management and Survivability. This position will be located at our Aeronautics Systems Sector in one of the following locations: Palmdale, CA / Edwards AFB, CA / San Diego, CA / El Segundo, CA / Redondo Beach, CA.
The qualified candidate will become part of Northrop Grumman’s Product Support organization.
The selected candidate will develop and integrate advanced materials across multiple spectrums to enhance vehicle survivability and signature performance. Other duties include:
- Researching, evaluating, and testing advanced materials, including conductive coatings and specialized composites, to support survivability objectives
- Establishing material-specific requirements and developing integration strategies to achieve and maintain signature performance throughout the system lifecycle
- Collaborating with cross-functional vehicle systems teams, including structures, propulsion, and avionics, to analyze signature data and optimize material applications for overall vehicle performance
- Developing and applying numerical models and analytical methods to predict electromagnetic interactions and support material trade analyses
- Designing and executing component-level test plans to verify that material solutions meet survivability performance standards
- Supporting the integration of advanced materials into vehicle designs throughout the development, production, and sustainment lifecycle
- Working with production teams to identify, assess, and resolve survivability-related material non-conformances and recommend process improvements
- Contributing to the development of inspection criteria, specialized measurement tools, and repair guidelines to support in-field sustainment and lifecycle management
This requisition may be filled at either an Associate Engineer Signature Management and Survivability (T01) or Engineer Signature Management and Survivability (T02).
Basic Qualifications for an Associate Engineer Signature Management and Survivability (T01)
A candidate, regardless of age and hiring source, must meet ALL of the below criteria. The candidate must:
- Be completing or has completed their Bachelor’s degree from an accredited institution by August 2027.
- Be majoring in or having majored in Aerospace Engineering, Materials Science and Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Applied Physics, or similar STEM degree.
- Be able to obtain and maintain a U.S. Government security clearance (U.S. citizenship is a pre-requisite) as well as Program Special access within a reasonable period of time, as determined by the company to meet its business needs (U.S. citizenship is a pre-requisite). Final approved U.S. Government security clearance (U.S. citizenship is a pre-requisite) as well as Program Special Access may be required to start.
Basic Qualifications for an Engineer Signature Management and Survivability (T02)
A candidate, regardless of age and hiring source, must meet ALL of the below criteria. The candidate must:
- Be completing or has completed their Master’s degree from an accredited institution by August 2027 or is completing or has completed their Bachelor's degree from an accredited institution and 2 years of related Signature Management and Survivability Engineering experience by August 2027.
- Be majoring in or having majored in Aerospace Engineering, Materials Science and Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Applied Physics, or similar STEM degree.
- Be able to obtain and maintain a U.S. Government security clearance (U.S. citizenship is a pre-requisite) as well as Program Special access within a reasonable period of time, as determined by the company to meet its business needs (U.S. citizenship is a pre-requisite). Final approved U.S. Government security clearance (U.S. citizenship is a pre-requisite) as well as Program Special Access may be required to start.
Preferred Qualifications
- Active U.S. Government SECRET clearance (or higher) in-scope or enrolled in Continuous Evaluation.
- Have an overall cumulative GPA of 3.25/4.0 or higher.
- Previous internship/co-op or other work experience, leadership & teamwork capabilities, interpersonal communication skills, and activities (professional/community/extracurricular).
Pay Range
- Associate Engineer Product Support: $83,800.00 to $125,800.00
- Engineer Product Support: $101,000.00 to $151,400.00
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Primary Level Salary Range: $83,800.00 - $125,800.00
Secondary Level Salary Range: $101,000.00 - $151,400.00
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.
