RELOCATION ASSISTANCE: Relocation assistance may be availableCLEARANCE TYPE: SCITRAVEL: 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.Northrop Grumman Space Systems is seeking a Consulting Engineer Optical to join our team. This position will be located in Redondo Beach, CA.
Roles and Responsibilities:
• Lead the development of architectures and requirements for optical communication / lasercom systems
• Lead multi-disciplinary teams to design and develop optical communication systems payloads
• Engage with senior customer leadership and external stakeholders to address multi-disciplinary technical challenges
• Take responsibility for attracting and obtaining new company business, including leadership roles on proposals and captures
Basic Qualifications:
• Bachelors of Science degree in a STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering, or Math) field from an accredited institution with a minimum of 16 years of experience developing optical subsystems in an aerospace environment; or 14 years of experience developing optical subsystems in an aerospace environment with a STEM Master's degree; or 12 years of experience developing optical subsystems in an aerospace environment with a STEM PhD
• Must have U.S. Citizenship with active or current TS/SCI clearance at time of application
• Experience developing space-based optical communication systems
• Experience providing technical direction to multi-disciplinary engineering teams to achieve mission success
• Experience working in a direct customer-facing role engaging with external technical leadership
• Experience working with external suppliers supporting the development of space-based optical communication systems payloads
• Experience developing interfaces and addressing host accommodation requirements for space-based payloads, including demonstrated knowledge of environmental testing requirements and protocols
• Experience developing and presenting briefing slides to senior leaders and executive level personnel
Preferred Qualifications:
• Experience directly designing complex and hardened optical subsystems for space applications
• Demonstrated leadership in bridging from the design phase of a program to flight production, including design for manufacturability
• Experience serving in a Chief Engineer role
• Ability to make decisions in high pressure environments and maintain composure in stressful situations
This position is contingent upon the candidate obtaining final clearances and program access(es) within a reasonable period of time as determined by the company. Continued employment thereafter will be subject to maintenance of the level of clearance and program access required for the position in the future.
 
Northrop Grumman offers a competitive and robust benefits program. As a full-time employee of Northrop Grumman, you are eligible for:
-Medical, Dental & Vision coverage
-401k
-Educational Assistance
-Life Insurance
-Employee Assistance Programs & Work/Life Solutions
-Paid Time Off
-Health & Wellness Resources
-Employee Discounts
-Flexible Schedules: for example, the ability to work a 9/80 work schedule, which allows an employee to work a nine-hour day Monday through Thursday and take every other Friday off of work.
-For more details, please view [Northrop Grumman Benefits](https://benefits.northropgrumman.com/us/en2/BenefitsOverview/Pages/default.aspx).
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Primary Level Salary Range: $227,700.00 - $341,500.00The 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.PDN-a03deeaf-78d4-4620-a270-fee75a673c95