Principal Engineer – Survivability, Infrared Technology

Northrop Grumman

Engineer/Principal Engineer working on Survivability - Infrared Technology at Northrop Grumman. Involved in cutting-edge optical design and survivability projects operating in enemy airspace.

Posted 6/9/2026full-timeRedondo Beach • California • 🇺🇸 United StatesLead💰 $101,000 - $151,400 per yearWebsite

Tech Stack

Tools & technologies

Python

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Bring your experience in optical design to our team, acting as the responsible engineer for lenses and other optical components for cutting-edge technologies
Learn to model, simulate, and reduce the detectability of aircraft in the electromagnetic, infrared, visual and acoustic spectrums
Thrive in a fast-paced collaborative work environment with diverse assignments
Get your hands dirty and verify your predictions by building and testing physical models
Take responsibility for achieving customer goals and balancing the design in an Integrated Product Team (IPT) environment

Requirements

What you’ll need

Bachelor’s Degree in a STEM discipline and 2 years of related engineering experience; OR a Master’s degree in a STEM discipline and 0 years of related engineering experience
Demonstrated experience in design of optical systems using applied optical theory and raytrace methods
Demonstrated experience using tools such as Zemax, FRED, or Code V
Familiarity with NX and/or other computer aided design (CAD) software
Familiarity with C++, CUDA, Python, and/or other programming languages
Must have an Active U.S. Government in-scope Secret Security Clearance
Must have the ability to obtain and maintain Special Program Access (SAP) clearance, within a reasonable amount of time as determined by business needs

Benefits

Comp & perks

Health insurance coverage
Life and disability insurance
Savings plan
Company paid holidays
Paid time off (PTO) for vacation and/or personal business

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Hard Skills & Tools

optical designoptical systems designapplied optical theoryraytrace methodsC++CUDAPython

Soft Skills

collaborative workresponsibilitycustomer focus

Certifications

Bachelor’s Degree in STEMMaster’s Degree in STEMActive U.S. Government Secret Security ClearanceSpecial Program Access (SAP) clearance