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# Engineer/Principal Engineer Survivability - Infrared Technology (California)

- **Company:** Northrop Grumman
- **Location:** Redondo Beach, CA, United States
- **Salary:** $101,000.0 - $151,400.0
- **Contract:** Permanent contract
- **Skills:** Computer-Aided Design, C++ (Programming Language), Nvidia CUDA, Hardware Design, Python (Programming Language), SAP (Applications), Software Engineering, Test Data, Visual Systems, Zemax, Programming Languages
- **Published:** October 26, 2026
- **Apply:** https://www.techcareers.com/job.asp?id=3467071754&tx=JT9991TTV&pt=1&aff=0B19D771-A501-4A5E-8338-2A822B784D54&utm_source=Job%20Feed&utm_medium=textkernel&utm_campaign=DE&utm_term=0B19D771-A501-4A5E-8338-2A822B784D54

## About the Role

We are looking for an mid-career optics engineer that can bring their experience in lens design and integration to our end-to-end survivability team!, * Educational/ Experience Requirements:

 * Engineer (LV2): Bachelor's Degree in a STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering or Mathematics) discipline and 2 years of related engineering experience; OR a Master's degree in a STEM discipline and 0 years of related engineering experience
 * Principal Engineer (LV3): Bachelor's Degree in a STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering or Mathematics) discipline and 5 years of related engineering experience; OR a Master's degree in a STEM discipline and 3 years of related engineering experience; OR a PhD in a STEM discipline and 1 years of related engineering experience.
 * Demonstrated experience in design of optical systems using applied optical theory and raytrace methods - initial concept to manufacturable hardware design
 * 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.
 * Strong interpersonal communication and technical writing skills.
 * 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, * Demonstrated experience designing non-rotationally symmetric optics.
 * Experience in infrared signature analysis using test data and/or infrared simulation tools.
 * Demonstrated software development experience in C++, CUDA, or Python.
 * Understanding of infrared radiation physics as it relates to aircraft survivability.
 * Expertise in the design, planning, and execution of both laboratory and in-flight testing of infrared technologies.
 * Experience with proposal writing and project cost estimation.
 * Experience in project and/or supply-chain management.
 * A current active U.S. Government in-scope DoD Top Secret security clearance

## Description

* 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.