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Northrop Grumman’s Aeronautics Systems sector is seeking a Sr. Principal EO/IR Engineer to join our team of qualified, diverse individuals in defining the future.  This position will be located in Melbourne, FL.

The selected engineer will perform as a member of an interdisciplinary team of engineers and scientists on a key effort to develop novel and innovative solutions to advanced technical problems. The successful engineer will contribute to the overall development of electro-optical infrared (EO/IR) systems, including developing, integrating, and applying system performance models, constructing, and testing demonstration systems, creating/refining/implementing system concepts and models, implementing test procedures, and verifying/validating system performance. You will design, develop, build, and test electro-optical systems in conjunction with key suppliers.

Responsibilities include:  

• Lead and/or support development and testing of electro-optical systems  

• Design and analyze EO/IR signal processing algorithms and software 

• Requirements analysis, development, allocations and tracking 

• Performing functional analysis, timeline analysis, running detailed trade studies, translating customer requirements into hardware and software specifications 

• Providing design assessments 

• Performing cost trades 

• Performing risk analysis and developing mitigation plans and tracking to closure 

• Managing suppliers, review and analysis of supplier design data, definition of functional test requirements including acceptance, qualification, system integration, and support test execution 

• Identifying/planning/executing informal and formal testing of subsystem requirements in lab, troubleshooting hardware in the lab 

• Leading aircraft ground and flight test on subsystems to validate and verify subsystem requirement and sell-off 

• Leading technical discussions with the customer and having daily interaction with management, external personnel, customers, and various sub teams 

Basic Qualifications:

Sr. Principal EO/IR Engineer (T04):

• Must have a Bachelor’s degree in a Science, Technology, Engineering or Mathematics (STEM) discipline from an accredited university AND 9 years of related professional/military experience in Engineering; OR a Master’s degree in a STEM discipline from an accredited university AND 7 years of related professional/military experience in Engineering; or a Ph.D. AND 4 years of related professional/military experience in Engineering.

• Your ability to transfer and maintain the final adjudicated government Secret clearance, and any program access(es) required for the position within a reasonable period of time, as determined by the company.

• Knowledge of EO/IR phenomenology 

• Experience in lab testing, hardware/software verification, and concept development 

• Experience in the modeling of EOIR systems to assess performance 

Preferred Qualifications:

• Problem solving and troubleshooting skills 

• Good verbal and written communications skills for presentation of technical approaches, work performed, results, and findings 

• Ability to assimilate new concepts quickly and independently

• Experience in EO/IR system and atmospheric modeling 

• Knowledge of digital image processing algorithms 

• Experience with system modeling and requirements management tools (Cameo, DOORS, Rhapsody, etc.), developing/maturing requirements, and tracing requirements through various levels 

• Ability to support discussions between multidisciplinary teams 

• Ability to regularly engage with senior stakeholders and program leads 

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 most positions.