Sr. Principal Laser Sensing System (LSS) Responsible Engineer

Company: Northrop Grumman
Location: Melbourne
Posted on: April 1, 2026

Job Description:

RELOCATION ASSISTANCE: Relocation assistance may be available CLEARANCE TYPE: Secret TRAVEL: Yes, 10% of the Time 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. 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. Northrop Grumman’s Aeronautics Systems sector is seeking a Sr. Principal Laser Sensing System (LSS) Responsible Engineer to join our team of qualified, diverse individuals in defining the future. This position will be located in Melbourne, FL. Candidate must demonstrate technical understanding in the field of Lasers/Optics as well as knowledge of other related disciplines. The candidate must have effective communication skills and a demonstrated ability to clearly and concisely present technical information. The RE will frequently collaborate with technical leadership on system requirements generation and associated flow down, subsystem design/analysis, and subsystem performance verification including lab and range testing. The LSS RE reports to the Kill Chain IPT Lead at the Director Level. Will be responsible for one or more of the following: M anage all aspects of the LSS System and become intimately familiar with the systems hardware software, and integration. Manage the supplier management team (SMT) and work directly with the hardware suppliers and subcontracts. Associated CAM duties. S upport all stages of the aircraft system life cycle activity such as preliminary design studies, primary design analysis, and integrated system design analysis. Support hardware integration, airworthiness activity, and testing of the subsystem. Attend internal program, customer and/or supplier technical exchange meetings and/or formal program milestone reviews to provide and/or obtain progress status updates. Basic Qualifications: Sr. Principal Laser Sensing System (LSS) Responsible Engineer (T04): Must have a Bachelor’s degree in a Science, Technology, Engineering or Mathematics (STEM) discipline from an accredited university AND 8 years of related professional/military experience in Engineering; OR a Master’s degree in a STEM discipline from an accredited university AND 6 years of related professional/military experience in Engineering; or a Ph.D. AND 4 years of related professional/military experience in Engineering. Active DoD Secret Clearance. Ability to obtain and maintain active DoD Top Secret Clearance. Ability to obtain and maintain Special Program Access (PAR/SAP) required to start. Knowledge of Laser and Optical principles Knowledge/experience in Systems Engineering Effectively demonstrate understanding of fundamental Laser/Optical Sensing principles Preferred Qualifications: Excellent communication skills for both in-person and written content Outstanding problem solving and troubleshooting skills Ability to assimilate new concepts quickly and independently Demonstrated history of personnel development and successful team engagement Experience engaging directly with internal and external technical and programmatic representatives Interest in and track record of providing successful mentorship Active Top Secret, SCI, and/or SAP accesses Primary Level Salary Range: $118,600.00 - $178,000.00 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.

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