[ES_JOBS_NET] Principal / Sr. Principal Atmospheric Research & Development Engineer (Level 3 or 4)

[J. Eric Klobas]

Principal / Sr. Principal Atmospheric Research & Development Engineer
(Level 3 or 4)
Requisition ID: R10108171
Redondo Beach, CA, USA

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.

Join Northrop Grumman on our continued mission to push the boundaries of
possible across land, sea, air, space, and cyberspace. Enjoy a culture
where your voice is valued and start contributing to our team of passionate
professionals providing real-life solutions to our world’s biggest
challenges. We take pride in creating purposeful work and allowing our
employees to grow and achieve their goals every day by Defining Possible.
With our competitive pay and comprehensive benefits, we have the right
opportunities to fit your life and launch your career today.



Northrop Grumman is one of the industry leaders in national defense and
aerospace. We are involved in all phases of development, production, and
maintenance of air platforms. Currently, we are seeking an individual with
expertise in aerosol microphysical modeling to join our interdisciplinary
survivability research and development team.



This position will be located in Redondo Beach, CA. This position can be
filled at a Level 3 or Level 4 Engineer based on qualifications listed
below.



Basic Qualifications:

· Graduate level degree in an atmospheric science, remote
sensing/spectroscopy, or related major.

· Proficiency in two or more programming languages (Python, MATLAB,
Fortran, C, C++, etc.)

· Experience with Linux platforms, including shell scripting and
high-performance computing.

· Specific Experience in at least one the following areas:

· Aerosol microphysics

· Molecular cluster dynamics

· Optical properties of nanoparticles

· Ability to obtain and maintain a U.S. Government in-scope DoD Secret
security clearance with Special Program Access (PAR/SAP). A U.S. Government
in-scope DoD Secret security clearance is required prior to start of
employment.

· Educational/ Experience Requirements:

· Principal Survivability Engineer: Master’s degree AND 3 years of related
professional/military engineering or post-graduate research experience, OR
a Ph.D. and 0 years of related professional/military engineering or
post-graduate research experience.

· Sr Principal Survivability Engineer: Master’s degree AND 7 years of
related professional/military engineering or post-graduate research
experience, OR a Ph.D. AND 4 years of related professional/military
engineering or post-graduate research experience.



Preferred Qualifications:

· Ph.D. in Atmospheric Science, Remote Sensing/Spectroscopy, or adjacent
discipline

· Experience in aerosol physics or chemistry with an understanding of some
or all of the following:

· Aerosol interactions in the atmosphere

· Aerosol nucleation and growth processes

· Aerosol impacts on radiative transfer theory

· Experience in some or all of the following in high-performance computing:

· Ab initio electronic structure computation

· Chemical transport modeling

· Chemical kinetics/thermodynamics.

· Experience in radiative transfer theory including knowledge of some or
all the following:

· Atmospheric spectroscopy in the visible and IR regions of the EM spectrum

· Scattering and absorption by atmospheric particles (e.g., aerosols and
hydrosols)

· Radiative transfer modeling, including various approaches to solving the
radiative transfer equation.

· Strong interpersonal communication and technical writing skills to enable
effective personal interaction and collaboration with a multi-disciplined
team and customers.

· A current active U.S. Government in-scope DoD Top Secret security
clearance, with the ability to obtain and maintain Special Program Access
(PAR/SAP).


Salary Range: $104,600 USD - $157,000 USD
Salary Range 2: $129,700 USD - $194,500 USD

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 health and safety of our employees and their families is a top
priority. The company encourages employees to remain up-to-date on their
COVID-19 vaccinations. U.S. Northrop Grumman employees may be required, in
the future, to be vaccinated or have an approved disability/medical or
religious accommodation, pursuant to future court decisions and/or
government action on the currently stayed federal contractor vaccine
mandate under Executive Order 14042
https://www.saferfederalworkforce.gov/contractors/.

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
http://www.northropgrumman.com/EEO. U.S. Citizenship is required for most
positions.
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