RELOCATION ASSISTANCE: Relocation assistance may be available
CLEARANCE REQUIRED FOR START: Yes
CLEARANCE TYPE: Secret
TRAVEL: Yes, 10% of the Time
DescriptionNorthrop 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
Required for both levels (T01/T02):
Must be a US Citizen with an active U.S. Government Secret Clearance, at time of application, current and within scope (<6 years), with an investigation date within the last 6 years
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
2+ Years with Bachelors of Science; 0 Years with Masters
Basic understanding of scripting programing languages (MATLAB, Python, or similar tool)
1+ year experience of electrical modeling (SPICE)
Preferred Qualifications
Have an active U.S. Government DoD Top 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.
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Primary 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.
