Science & Research Jobs in Chandler, AZ (Now Hiring) — 256 open — Page 6
Northrop Grumman Mission Systems, Inc.
Sr. Principal Optical Integrated Dewar Cryo Assembly (IDCA) Responsible Engineer
Chandler, Arizona, United States · On-site
$135k–$203k/yr
Senior+
RELOCATION ASSISTANCE: Relocation assistance may be available CLEARANCE REQUIRED FOR START: Yes CLEARANCE TYPE: Secret TRAVEL: Yes, 10% of the TimeDescription At Northrop Grumman, our employees have incredible opportunit…
Skills: Electro-optical/infrared (EO/IR), Cryogenic detector systems, System avionics interfaces, Thermal-vacuum testing, Vibration and shock testing
Northrop Grumman Mission Systems, Inc.
Sr. Principal Optomechanical Engineer - 4
Chandler, Arizona, United States · On-site
$123k–$184k/yr
Senior+
RELOCATION ASSISTANCE: Relocation assistance may be available CLEARANCE REQUIRED FOR START: Yes CLEARANCE TYPE: Secret TRAVEL: Yes, 10% of the TimeDescription At Northrop Grumman, our employees have incredible opportunit…
Skills: Optomechanical Engineering, Material Science, IR Window Design, Non-Destructive Inspection (NDI), Finite Element Analysis (FEA)
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Role Summary The Chief Technology Officer (CTO) for AIS is responsible for defining and leading the company’s technology and innovation strategy for interconnect solutions This includes ownership of technology direction,…
Skills: Technology Strategy, Signal Integrity, Power Integrity, Co-Packaged Optics, Co-Packaged Copper
PacSci EMC, a Ralliant company, is seeking a Design Engineer to support the design, development, improvement, production, and sustainment of ordnance components and systems for mission-critical products supporting the U.…
Skills: Mechanical Design, GD&T, SolidWorks, Engineering Analysis, Root Cause Investigation
PacSci EMC, a Ralliant company, is seeking a Design Engineer to support the design, development, improvement, production, and sustainment of ordnance components and systems for mission-critical products supporting the U.…
Skills: Mechanical Design, GD&T, SolidWorks, 3D CAD, Engineering Analysis
Company Description Responsible for defining, selecting and documenting Renesas’ process technology nodes by working closely with foundry partners. Deliver appropriate technical support to product design and layout Engin…
Skills: Process Technology Nodes, Foundry Interface, Device Characterization, BCD Process Technology, LDMOS Device Physics
Naturopathic Medical Doctor (NMD) Medi-Weightloss of Chandler Location: Chandler, Arizona Position Type: Part-Time, In-Clinic (Not Remote) About Us Medi-Weightloss of Chandler is a thriving, patient-centered medical weig…
Are you looking for a unique opportunity to be a part of something great? Want to join a 17,000-member team that works on the technology that powers the world around us? Looking for an atmosphere of trust, empowerment, r…
Company Overview KLA is a global leader in diversified electronics for the semiconductor manufacturing ecosystem. Virtually every electronic device in the world is produced using our technologies. No laptop, smartphone, …
Skills: Electronics, Optics, Mechanical Systems, Electro-mechanical Systems, Electro-optical Systems
Northrop Grumman Mission Systems, Inc.
Systems Engineer: Electrical
Chandler, Arizona, United States · On-site
$79k–$119k/yr
Mid level
RELOCATION ASSISTANCE: Relocation assistance may be available CLEARANCE REQUIRED FOR START: No CLEARANCE TYPE: None TRAVEL: Yes, 10% of the TimeDescription At Northrop Grumman, our employees have incredible opportunities…
Skills: Electrical Architecture, Requirements Development, Interface Control Documents, Power Distribution, Communication Buses
Company Overview KLA is a global leader in diversified electronics for the semiconductor manufacturing ecosystem. Virtually every electronic device in the world is produced using our technologies. No laptop, smartphone, …
Skills: Electronics, Optics, Mechanical Systems, Electro-mechanical Systems, Electro-optical Systems
Principal/Manufacturing Systems Engineer (Level 2 or 3)
Chandler, Arizona, United States · On-site
$79k–$148k/yr
Senior$3.7B raised
RELOCATION ASSISTANCE: No relocation assistance available CLEARANCE REQUIRED FOR START: No CLEARANCE TYPE: Secret TRAVEL: Yes, 10% of the TimeDescription At Northrop Grumman, our employees have incredible opportunities t…
Skills: Manufacturing Readiness Assessments, Manufacturing Readiness Levels, Design for Manufacturability, Design for Assembly, Risk Management
RELOCATION ASSISTANCE: Relocation assistance may be available CLEARANCE REQUIRED FOR START: No CLEARANCE TYPE: None TRAVEL: Yes, 10% of the TimeDescription At Northrop Grumman, our employees have incredible opportunities…
Skills: Electrical Architecture, Requirements Development, Interface Control Documents, Power Distribution, Communication Buses
Job Title: Test Technician II Department: Test Responsibilities: The Test Technician II performs environmental testing, destructive testing, and electronics testing in a laboratory environment in accordance with written …
Job Title: Test Technician II Department: Test Responsibilities: The Test Technician II performs environmental testing, destructive testing, and electronics testing in a laboratory environment in accordance with written …
About Medivant Healthcare Medivant Healthcare is a U.S.-based pharmaceutical manufacturer specializing in sterile injectable generics for hospitals, clinics, and healthcare providers nationwide. Our FDA-registered facili…
Company Description To take technical lead or significant contribution of Analog design of complex power management integrated circuits. You will be expected to support analog team members with guidance in Analog best pr…
Skills: Mixed-Signal Verification, Analog Design, SystemVerilog, Verilog-AMS, PMIC
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Skills: Analog Design, Power Management Integrated Circuits, CMOS, Simulation, Layout Supervision
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$135k–$203k/yr
Full-time
bachelor degree, postgraduate degree
Health insurance, Life insurance, Disability insurance, Savings plan, Company paid holidays, Paid time off (PTO)
Posted 19d ago
~40 hrs/week
Responsibilities
Serve as the Responsible Engineer for the Integrated Dewar Cryo Assembly (IDCA) and associated electronics, overseeing design, integration, and verification. Manage vendor interfaces and coordinate with multi-disciplinary teams to ensure system-level performance and design closure.
Requirements
Requires a degree in Engineering or Physics with 4-8 years of experience depending on the degree level and the ability to obtain a Secret security clearance. Candidates must have expertise in cryogenic applications, photon detection, and system avionics interfaces.
Full job description
RELOCATION ASSISTANCE: Relocation assistance may be availableCLEARANCE REQUIRED FOR START: YesCLEARANCE TYPE: SecretTRAVEL: 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.
Northrop Grumman Space Systems is seeking a Sr. Principal Optical Engineer to serve as the seeker Integrated Dewar Cryo Assembly (IDCA) Responsible Engineer (RE) supporting the Launch Vehicles business unit in Chandler, Arizona.
You will act as the responsible engineer (RE) for the IDCA, its associated close proximity electronics (CPE), and interfaces to the system avionics. In this role, you will provide technical oversight, act as the primary vendor interface, and oversee assembly‑level integration and testing, including how the hardware interfaces at the system level across multiple programs. The ideal candidate will combine deep expertise in electro‑optical/infrared (EO/IR) or cryogenic detector systems with strong leadership and organizational skills to drive cross‑functional collaboration and support critical program milestones.
Responsibilities
Serve as the IDCA RE for the seeker subsystem, owning requirements, design, integration, and verification for the IDCA, CPE, and associated interfaces.
Define and manage requirements for IDCA performance, thermal and mechanical environments, electrical interfaces, reliability, and maintainability, ensuring traceability to system level requirements.
Own and maintain interface control with system avionics, including command, telemetry, power, timing, and data interfaces; lead resolution of interface discrepancies and changes.
Coordinate with internal systems, guidance navigation and control (GNC), avionics, firmware/software, mechanical, materials, and manufacturing teams to ensure coherent system level integration and design closure.
Work with suppliers and vendors to develop, procure, and qualify IDCA and CPE hardware; provide detailed technical feedback on designs, analyses, and manufacturing processes.
Develop and oversee environmental and functional test campaigns for the IDCA and CPE, including thermal‑vacuum, vibration, shock, electrical stress, and performance characterization testing.
Support system level performance by aiding the sensor model team in validating the IDCA/CPE model performance with measured data.
Generate and maintain technical documentation including requirements specifications, interface control documents (ICDs), design descriptions, test plans and procedures, and verification reports.
Manage technical risk associated with IDCA and CPE development, driving mitigation plans for performance, schedule, and producibility risks in collaboration with program management.
Ensure that all IDCA and CPE vendor development adheres to the program requirements and follows established department command media.
Provide technical briefings to internal and external stakeholders, including participation in design, integration, and readiness reviews at the assembly and system levels.
Basic Qualifications
Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering, Optical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Physics, or a related discipline from an accredited university and 8 years of related experience; or Master’s degree in a related discipline and 6 years of related experience; or PhD in a related discipline and 4 years of related experience.
Ability to obtain a U.S. Government - Secret security clearance.
Understanding of photon detection principles and behavior of materials like Indium Antimonide (InSb) and Type II Superlattice (T2SL)
Understanding of cryogenic applications involving cooled focal plane arrays, including thermal management, cooldown behavior, and performance assessment in flight‑like environments for aerospace, defense, or other high‑reliability systems.
Demonstrated experience with system avionics interfaces, such as command/telemetry, data buses, power interfaces, and timing/control interfaces.
Experience planning and executing environmental and functional tests (e.g., thermal‑vacuum, vibration, shock, electrical performance) for electronic or electro‑mechanical assemblies.
Proven ability to lead multi‑disciplinary engineering efforts, resolve complex technical issues, and communicate technical status and risks to stakeholders.
Strong written and verbal communication skills, including experience preparing technical documentation and presenting at technical reviews.
Preferred Qualifications
MS or PhD in Electrical Engineering, Optical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Physics, or related discipline.
Active U.S. Government DoD Secret security clearance at the time of application.
Experience serving as a responsible engineer or technical lead for IDCA, focal plane assembly, or similar cryogenic electro‑optical hardware on missile, space, or other high‑reliability platforms.
Previous experience with DoD missile defense or seeker programs, including familiarity with performance verification frameworks, environmental qualification, and flight test correlation.
Hands‑on experience with cryogenic sensor systems, including dewar design, cryocoolers, thermal management, and structural/thermal analysis for cryogenic environments.
Familiarity with CPE design for low‑noise sensor readout, including printed circuit board (PCB) design constraints, electromagnetic interference (EMI)/ electromagnetic compatibility (EMC) considerations, grounding/shielding strategies, and reliability concerns in harsh environments.
Experience integrating sensor assemblies and electronics with flight avionics, including development and maintenance of ICDs, bus protocols, and command/telemetry implementations.
Experience with hardware in the loop (HWIL) or system level test environments, including correlation of IDCA and CPE performance models with lab and flight data.
Proficiency with engineering analysis and design tools.
Demonstrated ability to drive supplier development and manufacturing process improvements for complex electro‑mechanical or electro‑optical assemblies.
Primary Level Salary Range: $135,000.00 - $202,600.00The 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.
Northrop Grumman Mission Systems, Inc. is a company based out of 12011 Sunset Hills Rd, Reston, Virginia, United States.
Offices: 12011 Sunset Hills Rd, Reston, Virginia 20190, US
Frequently asked questions
How much do Science & Research jobs in Chandler, AZ pay?
Based on 173 listings with disclosed salaries, most science & research jobs in Chandler, AZ pay between $78k–$189k per year. Individual offers vary with seniority, company size, and specialization.
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There are currently 256 open science & research positions in Chandler, AZ listed on Clera. New openings are added daily as companies post roles.
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Companies currently hiring include Northrop Grumman, Intel, Northrop Grumman Mission Systems, Inc., Renesas Electronics, Applied Materials, among others. Browse the listings above to see every active employer.
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Northrop Grumman Mission Systems, Inc.
