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Northrop Grumman

Sr. Principal R&D Engineer - (Atmospheric Science & Remote Sensing)

Redondo Beach, CA

Engineering

Qualifications:

Northrop Grumman is an industry leader in Stealth Technology. The Aeronautics Sector develops, integrates, produces, and supports manned and unmanned aircraft, and other systems and subsystems. We collaborate with a variety of Survivability and Flight Sciences teams to execute rapid demonstration projects targeting technology transition and new business growth. The selected candidate will become part of Northrop Grumman's Survivability & Specialty System Engineering Team supporting Visual and Infrared (IR) modeling and technology development. The team works in a dynamic Research and Development (R&D) environment, which requires sophisticated problem solving skills, proactivity, resourcefulness, and an ability to work collaboratively with a diverse team as well as being proactive and resourceful.

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We are seeking experienced personnel in Atmospheric Science, Remote Sensing or similar fields to join our team on a variety of technically challenging projects. Experience in radiative transfer theory including knowledge of some or all of the following: atmospheric spectroscopy; scattering and absorption by atmospheric particles (e.g., aerosols and hydrosols); radiative transfer modeling, including various approaches to solving the radiative transfer equation. Experience in aerosol physics or chemistry with an understanding of aerosol interactions in the atmosphere, aerosol growth processes, and impacts on radiative transfer theory. Experience in Monte Carlo simulations, especially Monte Carlo modeling of light transport. Proficiency in one or more programming languages (Fortran, C, C++, MATLAB, Python). Experience with Linux platforms, including shell scripting.
Given our R&D environment with rapid development timelines, engineers will interact directly with Customers, operators, users, partners, subcontractors, and other Northrop Grumman engineers. The role entails a broad range of responsibilities including: proposal development, project planning, technology maturation, remote and local test planning and execution, data reduction and analysis, and report and presentation preparation and delivery. Project subjects vary in scope from individual treatments and components to substantial airframe "clean sheet" designs.

This position will be located at our Aeronautics Sector in Southern California in Redondo Beach.

Roles and Responsibilities
  • Perform Modeling and Research for technologies in the Visible and Infrared (IR) regions of the EM spectrum
  • Support model development, verification and validation activities
  • Support flight test and measurement activities
  • Reduce and analyze large data sets from unique measurement activities
  • Compile, report, and present engineering plans and results
  • Operate as principal investigator and point of contact for multiple research and development projects
  • Develop proposal strategies and proposals
  • Invent new technologies and capabilities and develop and execute novel technology development plans to transition

Job ID: NorthropGrumman-20006611
Employment Type: Other

Perks and Benefits

  • Health and Wellness

    • Health Insurance
    • Dental Insurance
    • Vision Insurance
    • Life Insurance
    • Short-Term Disability
    • Long-Term Disability
    • HSA
    • HSA With Employer Contribution
    • On-Site Gym
    • Pet Insurance
    • Mental Health Benefits
    • Virtual Fitness Classes
  • Parental Benefits

    • Birth Parent or Maternity Leave
    • Non-Birth Parent or Paternity Leave
    • Fertility Benefits
    • Adoption Assistance Program
    • Family Support Resources
    • Adoption Leave
  • Work Flexibility

    • Flexible Work Hours
    • Remote Work Opportunities
    • Hybrid Work Opportunities
    • Four-Day Work Week
  • Office Life and Perks

    • Commuter Benefits Program
    • Company Outings
    • On-Site Cafeteria
    • Holiday Events
  • Vacation and Time Off

    • Paid Vacation
    • Paid Holidays
    • Sabbatical
    • Leave of Absence
  • Financial and Retirement

    • 401(K)
    • 401(K) With Company Matching
    • Performance Bonus
    • Relocation Assistance
    • Financial Counseling
    • Profit Sharing
  • Professional Development

    • Tuition Reimbursement
    • Promote From Within
    • Mentor Program
    • Shadowing Opportunities
    • Access to Online Courses
    • Lunch and Learns
    • Internship Program
    • Leadership Training Program
    • Associate or Rotational Training Program
  • Diversity and Inclusion

    • Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Program
    • Employee Resource Groups (ERG)
    • Woman founded/led

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