EO​/IR Portfolio Technical Lead - R10204416

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RELOCATION ASSISTANCE:
Relocation assistance may be available

CLEARANCE TYPE:
Secret

TRAVEL:
Yes, 10% of the Time

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.

Note:

This opportunity is contingent on program funding. Start dates are determined after funding confirmation.

Northrop Grumman Aeronautics Systems has an opening for a Staff EO/IR Portfolio Technical Lead at our Melbourne, FL location. The selected individual will lead an interdisciplinary team to develop advanced electro-optical infrared (EOIR) systems, including system performance modeling, demonstration, integration, and validation. Responsibilities include leading requirements analysis, system design, vendor oversight, and implementing innovative solutions using MBSE, Digital Engineering, and Agile methodologies.

• Lead technical teams through design, development, integration, and testing phases.
• Perform mission engineering activities ensuring operational capabilities align with system performance.
• Trade performance, cost, and mission requirements for new systems and architectures.
• Strategic planning and influencing project roadmaps.
• Stakeholder communication and requirements management.
• Develop system specifications, interface control documents, and verification plans.
• Manage suppliers and oversee vendor activities.

• Bachelor's degree in STEM with 14+ years of experience, or Master’s with 12+ years, or Ph.D. with 9+ years in related engineering fields.
• Ability to obtain and maintain a Secret clearance.
• Extensive background in EOIR technology and system design for airborne platforms.
• Experience in modeling EOIR systems and system engineering design methods.

• Strong problem-solving and data analysis skills.
• Excellent communication and presentation skills.
• Quick learner with the ability to independently assimilate new concepts.
• Master’s in STEM with EOIR background preferred.
• 15+ years of engineering experience, including development of algorithms and real-time system modeling.
• Active TS/SCI clearance.

Salary Range: $147,700 - $221,500. Benefits include health insurance, retirement plans, paid holidays, and PTO. The application window is approximately 20 days from posting, subject to extension based on needs.

Northrop Grumman is an Equal Opportunity Employer. U.S. Citizenship required for positions requiring a government clearance.

• Senior level:
  Mid-Senior
• Type:
  Full-time
• Industry: Defense and Space Manufacturing