Sr. Staff Cryocooler Chief Technologist
Company: Northrop Grumman
Location: Redondo Beach
Posted on: October 10, 2024
Job Description:
Requisition ID: R10172231
- Category:Engineering
- Location: Redondo Beach, California, United States of
America
- Clearance Type:Top Secret
- Telecommute:No- Teleworking not available for this
position
- Shift:1st Shift (United States of America)
- Travel Required:Yes, 10% of the Time
- Relocation Assistance:Relocation assistance may be
available
- Positions Available:1 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. Strategic Space Systems Division
(SSSD) is an industry-leading provider for prime satellite and
payload capabilities serving national security, military, and civil
customers. We are built on a heritage of providing innovative,
affordable and reliable aerospace and defense products that our
customers rely on to achieve mission success. Join the Space
revolution and make the impossible, possible. SSSD has an opening
for a Sr. Staff Cryocooler Chief Technologist to join our team of
qualified, diverse individuals. This position will be located in
Redondo Beach, California. The ideal candidate will have a complete
understanding and wide application of technical principles,
theories, and concepts in the area of cryocoolers and strong
general knowledge of other related disciplines. Candidate
responsibilities include (but not limited to) leading the
following:
- Lead and manage the development of new cryocooler systems
- Interface with internal and external customers to develop
technology roadmaps and IRAD plans
- Perform fluid, thermal, and performance analyses
- Lead component design efforts, coordinating with other
engineering disciplines
- Document analyses and designs
- Review and approve drawings for component hardware
- Work with manufacturing engineering on build processes and
in-process testing approaches
- Lead proposal efforts
- Report analyses and data results and design specifics to
internal management and external customers.
- Provide feedback regarding impacts of possible cost and/ or
schedule changes
- Work and execute independently with minimal technical oversight
and general direction
- Mentor junior engineers and provide guidance on best practice
Basic Qualifications:
- Bachelors degree in Science, Technology, Engineering, or
Mathematics (STEM) from an accredited university with 14 years of
engineering experience; OR Masters degree with 12 years of
engineering experience OR Ph.D. with 10 years of engineering
experience.
- Candidate must be able to and willing to obtain and maintain a
DOD Top Secret and SCI access with a Single Scope Background
Investigation (SSBI)
- Design, analysis and test experience with cryocoolers or heat
engines Preferred Qualifications:
- Active DOD Top Secret and/or SCI access clearance with a Single
Scope Background Investigation (SSBI) completed within 5 years
- Experience using fluid/thermal analysis tools (SAGE)
- Experience using aerospace standard design tools (NX,
CATIA)
- Familiarity with Geometric Dimensioning and Tolerancing
(GD&T)
- Cryogenic thermal system design, analysis, and test
- Knowledge of cryocooler or heat engine manufacturing and
testing processes
- Knowledge of fluid mechanics, heat transfer and structural
mechanics
- MS or PhD in Mechanical or Aerospace Engineering
- Experience leading small teams and managing cost and
schedule
- Experience writing proposals and leading proposal teams
- Experience creating technology roadmaps and IRAD proposals
- Experience performing research, writing technical papers, and
presenting at conferences
- Detail-oriented and have excellent verbal and written
communications skills, leadership skills, and organization skills
Salary Range: $183,100 - $274,700
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.
Employees may be eligible for 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 committed to hiring and
retaining a diverse workforce. We are proud to be an Equal
Opportunity/Affirmative Action 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/AA and Pay Transparency statement, please visit. U.S.
Citizenship is required for all positions with a government
clearance and certain other restricted positions.by Jobble
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