(AHT) GNC Engineer: State Estimation and Tracking – Level 3 or 4 (Chandler)

Northrop Grumman Corp.; Chandler (AZ); On-site; USD 98,000 - 184,000; Full time

Job summary

Northrop Grumman in Chandler, AZ seeks a State Estimation and Tracking Engineer (Level 3/4) to develop real-time software and 6DOF simulations for missile flight-code verification. You will apply Kalman filtering, sensor fusion, and image processing to support hypersonic target tracking and interception.

The role requires onsite work, a strong background in C++, MATLAB, Python, and the ability to travel up to 10%. A security clearance is required or able to obtain one.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree with 5 years of professional experience, OR Master’s with 3 years, OR PhD with 1 year. Will consider additional 4+ years in lieu of degree.
• U.S. Government Secret security clearance required or ability to obtain.
• Experience with Kalman Filtering and signal processing for guided missiles/interceptors.
• Proficiency in creating and maintaining algorithms/tools in C++, MATLAB and Python.
• Strong foundation in probability theory and statistics.
• Willingness to travel 10% of the time.

Responsibilities

• Design, develop, implement, verify, and test software and simulation tool chains supporting missile flight-code development.
• Build and maintain 6DOF simulations used to design and evaluate missile guidance, navigation, and control capabilities.
• Develop and enhance real-time state-estimation, tracking, Kalman filtering, and sensor-fusion algorithms.
• Apply signal processing and image-processing techniques to EO/IR data.
• Analyze EO/IR sensor performance and integrate sensor data for tracking and trajectory prediction.
• Develop physics-based models and perform flight-dynamics analysis for guided missiles and interceptors.
• Create, maintain, and improve algorithms and analysis tools using C++, MATLAB, and Python.
• Travel up to 10% as needed to support program and customer requirements.

Skills

Kalman Filtering

Signal Processing

C++

MATLAB

Python

EO Imaging

6DOF Simulations

Travel

Education

Bachelor's degree

Master's degree

PhD

Tools

MATLAB

Python

Flight-code Tools

Job 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: State Estimation and Tracking - Level 3 or Level 4 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.

As a State Estimation and Tracking Engineer, you will develop and test real-time software, algorithms, and 6DOF simulation tools that support missile flight-code design and verification. You will apply Kalman filtering, signal and image processing, sensor fusion, and physics-based modeling to help systems detect, track, and predict hypersonic target trajectories. You will use C++, MATLAB, and Python to build analysis tools and evaluate EO/IR sensor performance, flight dynamics, and simulation results. This position will work a 9/80 schedule, with every other Friday off.

In this job, you will:

• Design, develop, implement, verify, and test software and simulation tool chains supporting missile flight-code development.
• Build and maintain 6 degree-of-freedom (6DOF) simulations used to design and evaluate missile guidance, navigation, and control capabilities.
• Develop and enhance real-time state-estimation, tracking, Kalman filtering, and sensor-fusion algorithms.
• Apply signal processing and image-processing techniques to remote-sensor and electro-optical/infrared (EO/IR) data.
• Analyze EO/IR sensor performance and integrate sensor data to support accurate target detection, tracking, and trajectory prediction.
• Develop physics-based models and perform flight-dynamics analysis for guided missiles and interceptors.
• Support the development of capabilities to track hypersonic targets and predict their trajectories for successful interception.
• Create, maintain, and improve algorithms and analysis tools using C++, MATLAB, and Python.
• Use probability theory and statistics to assess algorithm performance, uncertainty, and tracking accuracy.
• Plan, execute, and analyze simulation experiments, including large Monte Carlo data sets.
• Collaborate with multidisciplinary engineering teams to validate technical approaches, resolve performance issues, and mature flight-code solutions.
• Document analysis methods, simulation results, verification activities, and technical recommendations.
• Travel up to 10% as needed to support program and customer requirements.
• Other duties as assigned

Basic Qualifications for Level 3:

• Bachelor’s degree with 5 years of professional experience - OR - Master’s degree with 3 years of professional experience - OR - PhD with 1 year 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 Secret security clearance
• Experience with Kalman Filtering
• Experience with signal processing for guided missiles and/or interceptors.
• Proficiency in creating and maintaining algorithms and analysis tools in C++, MATLAB and Python
• Strong foundation in probability theory / statistics
• Experience with Electro-Optical imaging systems
• Ability to travel 10% of the time

Basic Qualifications for Level 4:

• Bachelor’s degree with 8 years of professional experience - OR - Master’s degree with 6 years of professional experience - OR - PhD with 4 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 Secret security clearance
• Experience with Kalman Filtering
• Experience with signal processing for guided missiles and/or interceptors.
• Proficiency in creating and maintaining algorithms and analysis tools in C++, MATLAB and Python
• Strong foundation in probability theory / statistics
• Experience with Electro-Optical imaging systems
• Ability to travel 10% of the time

Preferred Qualifications:

• Advanced degree in electrical engineering, aerospace engineering, physics, or applied math
• Experience with onboard/offboard sensor fusion
• Experience with analyzing large Monte Carlo data sets and/or experience with designing and analyzing simulation experiments

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Primary Level Salary Range: $98,400.00 - $147,600.00

Secondary Level Salary Range: $122,800.00 - $184,200.00

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.