Engineer Guidance Navigation Control (Level 2 / 3)

Northrop Grumman Corp. (AU); San Diego (CA); On-site; USD 91,800 - 171,000; Full time

Job summary

Northrop Grumman Corp. (AU) is seeking a GNC Engineer to design and verify algorithms, software, and simulation tools for aircraft guidance, navigation, and control.

You will develop control laws to meet performance, stability, and handling quality requirements, working with linear and nonlinear models in HIL environments. The role requires MATLAB proficiency, experience with fixed-wing dynamics, and the ability to obtain SAP clearance.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in STEM with 2 years (or Master with 0 years) engineering experience.
• Experience using MATLAB to create, process, analyze, and visually represent data.
• Active US Government Top Secret clearance (or Continuous Evaluation).
• Ability to obtain SAP clearance within a reasonable time.

Responsibilities

• Design, develop, implement, verify, and test GNC algorithms, software, and simulation tools.
• Develop control laws to meet air vehicle performance and stability requirements.
• Create linear/non-linear dynamic models and integrate into simulations (HIL).
• Analyze flight test data and support flight test activities.

Skills

Fixed-wing dynamics

Control design

Data analysis

MATLAB/Simulink proficiency

Education

Bachelor's degree in STEM

Master's degree in STEM

PhD in STEM

Tools

MATLAB

Job description

RELOCATION ASSISTANCE: Relocation assistance may be available

CLEARANCE REQUIRED FOR START: Yes

CLEARANCE TYPE: Top Secret

TRAVEL: Yes, 10% of the Time

Description

You will work in a multi-disciplinary team environment to design, develop, implement, verify, and test algorithms, software, and simulation tools to perform Guidance, Navigation and Control (GNC) of aircraft. Develop control laws to meet air vehicle performance, flying qualities and stability margin requirements, both on ground and in flight. Develop air vehicle system linear and non-linear dynamic simulation models and integrate models into software and hardware-in-the-loop simulation environments. Analyze air vehicle flight test data and support flight test activities.

Basic Qualifications for GNC Engineer Level 2

• Bachelor’s Degree in a STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering or Mathematics) discipline and 2 years of related engineering experience; OR a Master’s degree in a STEM discipline and 0 years of related engineering experience
• Experience using MATLAB to create, process, analyze, and visually represent data
• Active US Government Top Secret clearance (with a background investigation within the past 5 years or enrolled into Continuous Evaluation)
• Must have the ability to obtain and maintain Special Access Program (SAP) clearance, within a reasonable amount of time as determined by business needs

Basic Qualifications for GNC Engineer Level 3

• Bachelor’s Degree in a STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering or Mathematics) discipline and 5 years of related engineering experience; OR a Master’s degree in a STEM discipline and 3 years of related engineering experience; OR a PhD in a STEM discipline and 1 year of related engineering experience
• Experience using MATLAB to create, process, analyze, and visually represent data
• Active US Government Top Secret clearance (with a background investigation within the past 5 years or enrolled into Continuous Evaluation)
• Must have the ability to obtain and maintain Special Access Program (SAP) clearance, within a reasonable amount of time as determined by business needs

Preferred Qualifications Both Levels

• Knowledge of fixed-wing aircraft flight dynamics
• Experience using linear control principles and tools to design feedback control systems
• Experience analyzing non-linear simulations of aircraft closed-loop dynamics
• Proficient in MATLAB/Simulink
• Experience designing control laws for fixed wing aircraft and performing handling qualities analyses
• Working knowledge of MIL-STD-1797 flying qualities requirements
• Current applicable Special Access Program (SAP) clearance

Primary Level Salary Range: $91,800.00 - $137,600.00

Secondary Level Salary Range: $114,000.00 - $171,000.00

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.

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.