Engineer or Principal Engineer Guidance Navigation Control - Flying Qualities Engineering

Northrop Grumman; Melbourne (FL); On-site; USD 85,000 - 140,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Savings plan

Company-paid holidays

Life and disability insurance

PTO (paid time off)

Job summary

Northrop Grumman Aeronautics Systems in Melbourne, FL seeks a GNC Engineer (Level 2) or Principal GNC Engineer (Level 3) to define the future of guidance, navigation and control for air vehicles. Location is Melbourne, Florida, with relocation assistance possible and a 10% travel requirement.

You will work on flight software algorithms, simulation tools, and develop control laws for air vehicles while reporting milestones to program management.

Qualifications

• Demonstrated understanding of Guidance, Navigation, and Control (GNC) systems.
• Experience with Microsoft Office Suite (Word, PowerPoint, Excel, MS-Project, Visio).
• Ability to obtain and maintain US Government Secret clearance.

Responsibilities

• Design, develop, and implement flight software algorithms for GNC functions.
• Design and implement simulation software to test mission requirements.
• Develop navigation algorithms using data processing and simulations.
• Formulate guidance equations to achieve desired position or trajectory.
• Develop control laws and hardware/software requirements for air vehicles.
• Communicate milestones and findings to GNC and program management.
• Apply technical standards and perform moderately complex professional tasks.

Education

Bachelor's in STEM with 2+ years of relevant experience

Master's Degree in STEM with no years of experience

Bachelor's in STEM with 5+ years of relevant experience

Master's Degree in STEM with 3+ years of experience

PhD in STEM with no experience

Tools

Microsoft Office Suite

Job description

Relocation assistance may be available.

Clearance required for start: No.

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.

Northrop Grumman Aeronautics Systems sector is seeking a GNC Engineer (Level 2) or Principal GNC Engineer (Level 3) to join our team of qualified, diverse individuals in defining the future. This position will be located in Melbourne, FL.

Roles and Responsibilities

• Design, develop, and implement flight software algorithms to support guidance, navigation, and control functions for the air vehicle
• Design, develop, and implement simulation software to test and verify mission requirements for the air 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 trajectory
• Control design and analyses processes consist of the development of the control laws and hardware and software requirements for air vehicles
• Utilize excellent communication skills to report program milestones, technical approaches, and findings to GNC as well as program management
• General frequent use and application of technical standards, principles, theories, concepts and techniques. Demonstrates the skill and ability to perform moderately complex professional tasks. Understanding of Guidance, Navigation and Control Systems.
• Provides solutions to a variety of technical problems of increasing scope and complexity as assigned
• Discretion/Latitude: Work is reviewed for soundness of technical judgment, overall adequacy and accuracy. Works under general supervision.
• Contributes to the completion of milestones associated with specific projects. Failure to achieve results or inadequate work product should be detected by supervisory oversight but may cause delay in program schedules and allocation of additional resources
• Liaison: Primarily internal company contacts. Infrequent inter‑organizational and outside customer contacts on routine matters

This requisition may be filled at an Engineer (Level 2) OR Principal Engineer (Level 3) level based on the qualifications below.

Basic Qualifications

• Basic qualifications for a GNC Engineer (Level 2) include a Bachelor's in Science, Technology, Engineering or Math (STEM) and at least 2 years of relevant experience, a Master's Degree in STEM with no years of experience.
• Basic qualifications for a Principal GNC Engineer (Level 3) include a Bachelor's in Science, Technology, Engineering or Math (STEM) and at least 5 years of relevant experience, a Master's Degree in STEM with 3 years of relevant experience, or a PhD Degree with no experience.
• Demonstrated understanding of Guidance, Navigation, and Control systems
• Must have the ability to obtain and maintain a US Government Secret clearance; clearance not required to start employment.
• Must have the ability to obtain any Program Special access required within a reasonable period of time, as determined by the company to meet its business needs.
• Experience with Microsoft Office Suite (Word, PowerPoint, Excel, MS-Project, Visio).

Preferred Qualifications

• Degree in Aerospace or Mechanical Engineering
• Demonstrated experience in design, development, and validation of guidance, navigation, and control systems integrating flight critical hardware, software, and algorithms
• Active US Government Secret clearance

Primary Level Salary Range: $79,300.00 - $118,900.00

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

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.