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We are looking for you to join our team as an Optical Engineer based out of Rolling Meadows, IL. As an Optical Engineer at Northrop Grumman you will have a challenging and rewarding opportunity to be a part of our Enterprise-wide digital transformation.

What You’ll get to Do:

Optical Engineer:

Conducts research into phases of atomic and molecular, nuclear, solid state, thermal, and other physical phenomena. Develops theories and laws based on observed results of experiments and predicts phenomena based on theoretical considerations in areas of application such as acoustics, electricity and magnetism, electronics, heat, light, mechanics, radiation, optics, and lasers.

The qualified candidate will assist project lead engineers with conducting lab and field demonstrations of new prototype optical systems. Lab responsibilities will include design, setup, and execution of prototype tests, writing reports, safety plans, test procedures, and briefing results. Some travel and participation in field tests will be required. Employee must have potential of holding a security clearance up to TOP SECRET/SCI. US citizenship required. Up to 20 percent travel will be required, less than 50 percent work from home can be expected.

Basic Qualifications:

• Bachelor of Science in Physics, Optics, Engineering, or a related discipline, as well as 2+ years of related experience.

• Experience with one or more of the following: Matlab, LABView, Python, C++, Iris Cortex

• US Citizenship

• Good written and verbal communication skills.

• Exposure to a lab environment

• Position will be contingent on receiving a SECRET security clearance.

Preferred qualifications:

• Prior lab experience to include test procedure writing, test execution, and documentation.

• Advanced degree in an Engineering or related discipline

• Experience with modeling and simulation, Model-based Systems Engineering, or both

• SECRET or TOP SECRET clearance

Salary Range: $78,600 USD - $118,000 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.