Sr. Principal EO/IR Engineer
Company: Northrop Grumman
Location: Melbourne
Posted on: March 2, 2026
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Job Description:
RELOCATION ASSISTANCE:Relocation assistance may be
availableCLEARANCE TYPE:Top SecretTRAVEL:Yes, 10% of the
TimeDescription 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.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.Northrop Grumman's Aeronautics
Systems sector is seeking aSr. Principal EO/IR Engineerto join our
team of qualified, diverse individuals in defining the future.This
position will be located inMelbourne, FL.The selected engineer will
perform as a member of the EO/IR team on key efforts to develop
novel and innovative solutions to advanced technical problems. The
successful engineer will contribute to the overall development of
EO/IR sensor subsystems, including Concept Development, Technology
Trade Studies, Requirements Development and Derivation, Algorithm
Development, Performance Analysis, Data Analysis, build and test of
hardware prototypes.Responsibilities include: Support design
development and integration of EOIR sensor subsystems and
components to meet platform mission objectivesDevelopment,
analysis, maturation and implementation translating customer
requirements into hardware and software specificationsWillingness
to learn new and existing high fidelity, physics-based EOIR system
performance models and optical modelingModeling/Developing /
analyzing sensor performance, predicting performance as installed
on an airborne platformSolicit input from various stakeholders,
synthesize data, and communicate resultsEnsure performance
capabilities of new systems traded against cost and mission
requirements and assess operational effectiveness of existing and
emerging systems and capabilities in representative operational
environments.Supports the EO/IR team through
development/implementation activities.Ability to build and test
hardware prototypes in a laboratory environmentPerform
characterization of EOIR subsystems and component level partsBasic
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 8
years of relatedprofessional/militaryexperience in Engineering; OR
a Master's degree in a STEM discipline from an accredited
university AND 6 years of relatedprofessional/militaryexperience in
Engineering; or a Ph.D. AND 4 years of
relatedprofessional/militaryexperience 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.Demonstrated experience with sensor development, IR
payloads, fiber opticsBackground in EO/IR and laser technology and
system design for airborne or space platformsExperience with EO/IR
sensor component design and performance analysisExperience in the
modeling of EO/IR systems to assess performanceKnowledge of system
engineering design methods, including requirements analysis and
flow-down, specification derivation and interface control
documentationPreferred Qualifications: Strong desire to learn, take
initiative and contribute in a team-oriented
environmentDemonstrated mathematical problem-solving ability and
data analysis experienceDemonstrated interpersonal communication,
presentation skills, verbal and written communication skillsWork
experience with one of the following areas related to EOIR systems:
lasers, LiDAR, Sensing, surveillance, reconnaissance, electronic
protection, ID, or adaptive techniqueCustomer focus and
collaboration skillsDemonstrated team leadership experienceAn
understanding of the physical limitations to implementing complex
algorithms in real hardwareExperience working with free-space
optics and characterizing optical/laser systemsUse of optical
metrology to measure parameters such as laser power, wavelength,
pulse width, divergence and beam qualityPrimary Level Salary Range:
$118,600.00 - $178,000.00The 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.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 http://www.northropgrumman.com/EEO. U.S. Citizenship is
required for all positions with a government clearance and certain
other restricted positions.
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