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Principal EO Signal Image Processing Engineer - 3

Northrop GrummanChandler, AZFull-time$108,200.00 - $162,400.00

The position joins a multidisciplinary seeker engineering team working on both developmental and flight hardware. Key work includes optical modeling, performance prediction, error budgeting, tolerance allocation, SILOS and STOP analysis, and collaboration on optomechanical designs. The engineer will also support alignment, calibration, environmental testing, troubleshooting, and correlation of test results with analytical models. Success requires close coordination with systems, structural, thermal, electrical, manufacturing, and test organizations, along with the ability to present technical findings in design reviews. It is well suited to an experienced optical or electro-optical engineer who enjoys complex defense applications, hands-on hardware development, and technically rigorous problem solving.

Requirements

Advanced degree in electrical engineering, signal processing, or related field10+ years of signal and image processing experienceExpertise in algorithm development and optimizationExperience with Earth observation or remote sensing systemsStrong leadership and team management capabilitiesSecurity clearance eligibility or active clearance
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Listed August 4, 2026 · Verify details with the employer before applying.

About Northrop Grumman

2,700+ AZ employees across Chandler (launch vehicles/missile defense), Gilbert (satellite manufacturing), and Mesa/Sierra Vista.