Sr. Staff Cryocooler Chief Technologist Job at Northrop Grumman, Redondo Beach, CA

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  • Northrop Grumman
  • Redondo Beach, CA

Job Description

Requisition ID: R
  • 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:

    • Bachelor's degree in Science, Technology, Engineering, or Mathematics (STEM) from an accredited university with 14 years of engineering experience; OR Master's 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.

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