Engineer/Principal Guidance Navigation Control Engineer – T2/T3

RELOCATION ASSISTANCE: Relocation assistance may be available

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.

Join Northrop Grumman on our continued mission to push the boundaries of possible across land, sea, air, space, and cyberspace. Enjoy a culture where your voice is valued and start contributing to our team of passionate professionals providing real-life solutions to our world’s biggest challenges. We take pride in creating purposeful work and allowing our employees to grow and achieve their goals every day by Defining Possible. With our competitive pay and comprehensive benefits, we have the right opportunities to fit your life and launch your career today.

 

Northrop Grumman is seeking a Guidance Navigation Control Engineer or Principal Guidance Navigation Control Engineer professional located in Chandler, AZ.

 

Essential Functions:

·        Support various launch vehicle, target vehicle, and business development programs

·        Design, develop, and implement flight software algorithms to support guidance, navigation, and control functions for the target or launch vehicle

·        Design, develop, and implement simulation software to test and verify mission requirements for the vehicle

·        Navigation functions include the statistical processing of measured data points and their substitution into algorithms simulating physical reality

·        Guidance functions include the formulation of specific equations to achieve a desired position, orientation or orbit in space

·        Control design and analyses processes consist of the development of the control laws and hardware and software requirements for launch vehicles and/or spacecraft

·        Utilize excellent communication skills to report program milestones, technical approaches, and findings to GNC as well as program management

This is a dual level requisition and may be filled at the level 2 or 3

Basic Qualifications:

• (T2 - Guidance Navigation Control Engineer) Bachelor's degree in a STEM discipline (Science, Technology, Engineering or Math) with 2 years of related engineering experience; OR a Master’s degree and 0 years of experience in a STEM discipline

• (T3 - Principal Guidance Navigation Control Engineer) Bachelor's degree in a STEM discipline (Science, Technology, Engineering or Math) with 5 years of related engineering experience; OR a Master’s degree in STEM with 3 years of related engineering experience, or a PhD in STEM with no experience

• Experience with vehicle trajectory design and customer provided requirements analysis in a flight software in simulation environment

• Experience with C++, MATLAB, and Simulink

• Ability to obtain a DoD Secret security clearance, or higher

Preferred Qualifications:

• Master’s in Aerospace, Mechanical, or Electrical Engineering

• Familiarity with rocket motor propelled vehicle trajectory design and customer provided requirement analysis in a flight software in simulation environment.

• Experience with autopilot and guidance algorithm design and navigation and actuator subsystems

• Experience with Simulink and the Linux operating system

• Active DoD Secret security clearance or higher

Primary Level Salary Range: $77,200.00 - $115,800.00

Secondary Level Salary Range: $95,300.00 - $142,900.00

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.