About this opportunity
Northrop Grumman Corp. lists this Principal Engineer Optical opportunity in redondo beach, California. Review the employer’s description below for duties, qualifications and application requirements.
Job description
RELOCATION ASSISTANCE: No relocation assistance available
CLEARANCE REQUIRED FOR START: No
CLEARANCE TYPE: Secret
TRAVEL: Yes, 10% 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.
Please be aware that this position is contingent upon capturing program award and obtaining customer funding prior to the start date
Roles & Responsibilities
Integration & test of solid-state laser systems including both CW and pulsed laser systems, encompassing both fiber and slab technologies
Supporting the optical and opto-mechanical design of high power (multi-kW) laser systems with associated free-space optical assemblies and beam paths
Applying technical expertise in laser and optics, with knowledge of related disciplines
Laser product development and productization of laser technology
Developing technical solutions to complex problems which require ingenuity and creativity.
Ability to work both independently and as part of larger engineering teams
Basic Qualifications
Bachelor’s degree in a STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics) discipline with 5+ years of laser experience; or Master’s degree in a STEM discipline with 3+ years of laser experience; or Ph.D. in a STEM discipline with 1+ years of laser experience
Experience working with high-power solid-state laser systems, including fiber lasers and amplifiers
Laser system integration background with knowledge of hardware requirements and testing
Ability to independently set up and perform system tests, including free-space optical beam trains and diagnostics
Ability to prepare and present briefing packages to both internal and external customers, communicating technical approaches and findings
US citizenship and the ability to obtain/maintain an active U.S. Government security clearance
Preferred Qualifications
Degree in Optical Engineering, Physics, or Electrical Engineering
Experience in the design, integration and test of high-power (kW-class and above) laser systems, including fiber lasers and amplifiers operating at high powers, and optical alignments of free-space beam paths
Understanding of laser-related physics, and possessing physics-based modeling capability and techniques
Familiarity with suppliers of optics, coatings and fiber-related components.
Optical design capability using Code V or Zemax design tools
Active U.S. Government security clearance at the Top Secret level with a background investigation date within 6 years, or active U.S. Government SCI access with a Single Scope Background Investigation (SSBI) completed within the last 5 years
Please be aware that this position is contingent upon capturing program award and obtaining customer funding prior to the start date
Primary Level Salary Range
Primary Level Salary Range: $125,300.00 - $187,900.00
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.
Benefits
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.
Northrop Grumman is an Equal Opportunity 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 and pay transparency statement, please visit
U.S. Citizenship is required for all positions with a government clearance and certain other restricted positions.
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Worksite address
redondo beach, CA, 90278, US
Who can apply
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