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Northrop Grumman
Guidance Navigation Control (GNC) Engineer - Level 2 TS Cleared
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What they do
A Hardware Quality Assurance or Test Engineer designs and develops test processes for computer hardware and computer-related equipment. Creates test plans and equipment, implements and monitors test processes, and completes hardware product validations.
$116,407 / year median in Virginia
+2% projected growth
Job Description
Job Requirements Dulles, VA Secret Polygraph None Career Level not specified $91,800
- $137,600 Job Description
RELOCATION ASSISTANCE
Relocation assistance may be availableCLEARANCE REQUIRED FOR START
NoCLEARANCE TYPE
None 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 Guidance Navigation Control (GNC) Engineer
- Level 2 supporting a team located in Dulles, VA or McLean, VA , you'll be a linchpin in missions of paramount importance, defining the art of the possible from day one.
Job Responsibilities :
In this role you will: Leading the procurement of GNC component hardware (Coarse Sun Sensor Assemblies, Star Tracker Assemblies, GPS Receivers, Inertial Reference Units / Inertial Measurement Units, Reaction Wheel Assemblies, Magno-Torquer Bars, etc.) as the cognizant engineer (CogE). Leading domestic and international supplier meetings for the procurement and testing of GNC component hardware. Provide general support, status tracking, and close action items for your assigned GNC component hardware for the entire lifecycle of the program and component. Perform trade studies for GNC component hardware for proposal efforts. Perform GNC component requirement reviews through compliance verification matrices with multiple different program subsystems (Mechanical, Propulsion, Electrical, Systems, etc.). Design and procure GNC component hardware test equipment (EGSE / GSE). Lead integration and testing of GNC hardware components with spacecraft. Troubleshoot GNC Hardware anomalies using supplier Users Manuals and documentation. Communication is a key element of your role and all GNC engineers are expected to: Apply engineering principles, industry standards, company process, and knowledge of vehicle dynamics, aerodynamics, propulsion, classical/modern control, and estimation theory to perform tasks to advanced program/project goals Document, design, analysis, and test results as well as creating presentation materials Present designs, analysis, and test results to internal and external customers Work well within small- to medium-sized groups This position is 100% onsite and cannot accommodate telecommute work This position will work a 9/80 schedule, with every other Friday off.
Basic Qualifications:
Requires an active / current U.S. Government DoD Top-Secret (TS) security clearance at time of application , current and within scope, with an ability to obtain and maintain Special Access Program (SAP) approval AND Sensitive Compartmented Information (SCI) approval/access within a reasonable period of time . Level 2: Bachelor's degree with a minimum of 2 years of relevant engineering experience- OR•Master's degree with a minimum of 0 years of relevant engineering experience May consider an additional 4+ years of experience in lieu of a completed degree Experience developing software in MATLAB/Simulink and C/C++ Experience in Guidance, Navigation, and Control (GNC) subsystem design, analysis, and testing; can include Attitude Determination and Control System (ADCS) Familiarity with GNC space components: Coarse Sun Sensor Assemblies, Star Tracker Assemblies, GPS Receivers, Inertial Reference Units / Inertial Measurement Units, Reaction Wheel Assemblies, Magno-Torquer Bars, etc.
Preferred Qualifications:
Active TS/SCI MS or PhD in Mechanical or Aerospace Engineering Familiarity with GNC space components: Coarse Sun Sensor Assemblies, Star Tracker Assemblies, GPS Receivers, Inertial Reference Units / Inertial Measurement Units, Reaction Wheel Assemblies, Magno-Torquer Bars, etc. Experience with version control tools such as SVN or Git Experience implementing spacecraft GNC algorithms on embedded systems Strong technical fundamentals in the areas of spacecraft attitude and orbit dynamics, navigation filtering and/or control systems design Experience with on-orbit space vehicle operations, commanding, debugging, and use of flight telemetry to track performance metrics Experience with performing spacecraft GNC design, analysis, Hardware (HW) and Integration & Test (I&T), or flight operations. Excellent analytical and problem-solving abilities Previous/current membership or leadership roles in professional groups, clubs, or extracurricular activities are desired If this job description reads like it was written specifically for you, consider joining our team! Curious about all the exciting developments with the Northrop Grumman Space Sector?Click the link below:
https://www.northropgrumman.com/space Working at Northrop Grumman is more than just a paycheck. We offer a comprehensive Total Rewards and benefits package designed to help you thrive at work and in life. For more information on our Total Rewards package, please visit our Total Rewards site.Northrop Grumman Total Rewards Primary Level Salary Range:
$91,800.00- $137,600.