Engineer/Principal Guidance Navigation Control 2
- 3 Northrop Grumman
- 4.0 Chandler, AZ Job Details $79,300
- $147,600 a year 1 hour ago Benefits Paid holidays Disability insurance Relocation assistance Health insurance Paid time off Qualifications MATLAB Software design Doctoral degree in engineering Engineering Software implementation Secret Clearance Master's degree Analysis skills C++ Bachelor's degree Doctor of Philosophy Algorithm design Linux Simulation systems Senior level Master's degree in engineering Python Under 1 year Full Job Description
RELOCATION ASSISTANCE
Relocation assistance may be available
CLEARANCE REQUIRED FOR START
Yes
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. Expand your horizons, advance your career, and contribute to a secure future for generations. Northrop Grumman's Space Sector invites you to bring your pioneering spirit to our collaborative teams. As a GNC Engineer
- Level 2 or 3 located in Chandler, AZ , you'll be a linchpin in missions of paramount importance, defining the art of the possible from day one.
This position is 100% onsite and cannot accommodate telecommute work. In this position, you will contribute to the development and evaluation of guidance, navigation, and control systems for advanced aerospace applications, including aircraft, spacecraft, missiles, and launch vehicles. Your work will involve applying mathematical models, control theories, and algorithm development to achieve precision in navigation and control performance. You will also play a key role in analyzing system behavior, designing solutions, and integrating hardware and software components to ensure system reliability and mission success. This position will work a 9/80 schedule, with every other Friday off. Your mission, should you choose to accept: Design, develop, implement, verify, and test high-quality software and simulation toolchains Work on a 6 degree of freedom (6DOF) simulation to design and test missile flight code Work with 6DoF simulation models to evaluate system performance Work with missile flight dynamics, autopilot and guidance design, and implementation into missile flight code Work with various trajectory optimization software and tools Other duties as assigned If this job description reads like it was written specifically for you, consider joining our team! This position is contingent upon obtaining final clearances and program access(es) within a reasonable period of time as determined by the company. Basic Qualifications for Level 2: Bachelor's degree with 2 years of professional experience
- OR•Master's degree with 0 years of professional experience.
Will consider an additional 4+ years of experience in lieu of degree. Must have the ability to obtain and maintain a U.S. Government DoD Secret security clearance Two (2) years of Guidance Navigation and Control (GNC) related experience with a Bachelor's degree
- OR•Zero (0) years of GNC experience with a Master's degree.
Exposure to C++ development in a Linux environment Exposure to MATLAB and Python toolchains Preferred Qualifications for Level 2: Master's or PhD in a relevant engineering discipline. Control systems theory and flight dynamics competence Competence in creating and maintaining analysis tools in C++, MATLAB and Python Competence in C++ development in a Linux environment Competence in MATLAB and Python toolchains Existing active and in scope Secret Clearance upon application Basic Qualifications for Level 3: Bachelor's degree with 5 years of professional experience
- OR•Master's degree with 3 years of professional experience.
Will consider an additional 7+ years of experience in lieu of degree. Must have the ability to obtain and maintain a U.S. Government DoD Secret security clearance Five (5) years of Guidance Navigation and Control (GNC) related experience with a Bachelor's degree
- OR•three (3) years of GNC experience with a Master's degree.
Competence in C++ development in a Linux environment Competence to MATLAB and Python toolchains Preferred Qualifications for Level 3: Master's or PhD in a relevant engineering discipline. Control systems theory and flight dynamics proficiency Proficiency in creating and maintaining analysis tools in C++, MATLAB and Python Proficiency in C++ development in a Linux environment Proficiency in MATLAB and Python toolchains Existing active and in scope Secret Clearance upon application
Primary Level Salary Range:
$79,300.00
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Secondary Level Salary Range:
$98,400.00
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.
