On-Call Sr. Staff Physicist - R10235692

RELOCATION ASSISTANCE: No relocation assistance available

CLEARANCE REQUIRED FOR START: No

CLEARANCE TYPE: Secret

TRAVEL: No

Description

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.

We are seeking capable, talented, and motivated team-contributors at our Northrop Grumman Rolling Meadows, IL site.  Our products range from advanced sensing technologies to state-of-the-art targeting and tracking systems that are deployed in Electro-Optical Infrared (EOIR) and Radio Frequency Electronic Warfare (RFEW) systems.  These systems are designed, developed, built, integrated, and tested by the capable folks at our company to protect the lives of US and Allied warfighters in present and future conflicts.  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.  If you are interested in being considered for inclusion on this team, we invite you to apply.

The On-Call Sr. Staff Physicist owns responsibility for the technical direction of optical systems design, development, implementation, testing and delivery with a special emphasis on optical coatings.  The Sr. Staff Physicist acts as a technical leader and advisor for the engineering and operations/production teams as well as an advisor to the program manager.  The Sr. Staff Physicist coordinates across engineering and operations/production disciplines on the program to ensure that the teams adhere to engineering processes in accordance with company policies, procedures, and quality standards.

This position will be an On-Call Position, on-site at our Rolling Meadows, IL location.

The salary range is based on a full-time schedule and will be prorated to the extent the

schedule is reduced.

Basic Qualifications for On-Call Sr. Staff Physicist:

• BS degree in Mechanical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Physics or other STEM related field with 14+ years of related experience, MS degree in STEM field with 12+ years of related experience, or PhD in STEM field with 10+ years of related experience
• 5+ years of related engineering experience working in an engineering organization at a defense contractor during EMD and/or LRIP phases
• Demonstrated proficiency in analytical thinking and problem-solving skills
• Experience in creating and delivering technical presentations to internal and external leadership
• Experience working collaboratively on complex projects that encompass hardware, software, and firmware
• Ability to obtain and maintain a minimum of a U.S. Government Secret Clearance
• U.S. Citizenship required

Preferred Qualifications for On-Call Sr. Staff Physicist: 

• Experience in the engineering process from proposal / requirements analysis through verification testing and fielding of systems
• Experience in Integration & Test environments of: EOIR systems, sensors, optics, optical coatings
• Experience in the oversight and root cause analysis of optical coating failures
• Experience decomposing requirements for DoD-based platforms or systems
• Expertise in optical systems modeling and analysis tools (e.g., MathCAD, ZEMAX, Microsoft Excel).
• Ability to develop and maintain system models, traceability matrices, and verification cross‑reference artifacts
• Active U.S. Government Secret or Top Secret security clearance

Primary Level Salary Range: $184,100.00 - $276,100.00

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.

Depending on the position, employees may be eligible for overtime, shift differential, and 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 an Equal Opportunity 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 and pay transparency statement, please visit http://www.northropgrumman.com/EEO. U.S. Citizenship is required for all positions with a government clearance and certain other restricted positions.